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Book Week Scotland Survey

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The very first Book Week Scotland is now over. It has been by all accounts a hugely successful week. We would like to say thank you to everyone who got involved. We hope you enjoyed it.
I would be very grateful if you could take 5 minutes to complete the following survey about your experience of Book Week Scotland at school, before Friday 14th December.

SURVEY

This will help us to assess the wider impact of Book Week Scotland and make improvements if we run it next year (hopefully!).
Once again, a big thank you from Scottish Book Trust for all your involvement, hard work and enthusiasm!

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Book Week Scotland

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On Friday 30 November at 11am we’re holding The Reading Hour.

The idea is to get as many people in the country as possible reading at the same time. This is an easy, fun way to participate in Book Week Scotland, and gives you a chance to build excitement and anticipation!

We have a free learning resource full of ideas to help you make the most of The Reading Hour. You can download it online here

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Scottish Book Trust- Book Week Scotland

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Book Week Scotland is Scotland’s first national celebration of books and reading, taking place from 26 November to 2 December 2012.

The week-long programme of events has opportunities for people from all ages, interests and reading abilities, to embark or continue on a reading journey.

Book Week Scotland will encourage the whole nation to embrace reading’s unique capacity for empowerment, enrichment, education, solace, pleasure and growth. It will also provide a platform for everyone in Scotland to celebrate our exceptional literary talent, our history of literary excellence, and our rich creativity.

Scottish Book Trust has worked with partners across the country to create a diverse programme of events with some of Scoland’s best loved authors including Iain Banks in Loch Leven, Val McDermid in Orkney, Debi Gliori in Carnoustie, Janice Galloway in Benbecula, Christopher Brookmyre in Greenock, Vivian French in Glenrothes and many more.

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Book Week Scotland- 26th November to 2nd December 2012

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Scottish Book Trust will be running the first Book Week Scotland, a national celebration of books and reading, from 26th November to 2nd December 2012.

During Book Week Scotland we will be working with a wide range of partner organisations, including libraries, schools, museums and workplaces, to deliver a packed programme of free projects and events, bringing Scots of all ages and from all walks of life together to celebrate the pleasures of books and reading.

As part of the celebrations, we will be publishing a special book of writing celebrating Scotland‘s favourite places. Written by members of the public and well-known authors, thousands of copies of My Favourite Place will be distributed free throughout Scotland during Book Week Scotland. A free downloadable audio book will also be available.

We have appointed five Readers in Residence, each of whom will work with a Scottish library to stimulate interest in reading through a range of innovative projects. Learn what they plan to do here.

We will also be selecting members of the League of Extraordinary Booklovers from all the applications that have come in. Thanks to everyone who applied!

Check back to learn more — new announcements coming soon!