We would like to invite primary pupils in Argyll & Bute to take part in a writing competition using the Argyll Collection as inspiration.

Prizes are donated by Scottish Book Trust:
1st prize: 5 books
2nd prize: 3 hardback books
3rd prize: 3 books
£250 worth of books for the winning pupil’s primary school – a selection of picture books, non-fiction, fiction, poetry and plays suitable for second level
Winning pieces will be posted online as part of this website.

Who is the competition for?
The competition is open to all primary schools within Argyll & Bute. Entries are invited from second level pupils.

http://argyllcollection.com/competition/

The Scottish Poetry Library has some ideas and resources for National Poetry Day on 6 October.

Visit http://www.readingroom.spl.org.uk/poetry_issues/issue_25.htm for directions to:

• pdf posters to download of all 8 poems in this year’s National Poetry Day (Scotland) postcards
• sets of ideas for teaching, reading and writing activities
• booking info on September CPD sessions to make the most of National Poetry Day.

Also the free online magazine, Poetry Issues, provides monthly updates on NPD Scotland poem postcards, info and teaching resources.

http://www.edbookfest.co.uk/

The International Book Festival gets underway tomorrow. The Education section of the website provides information about the Schools Programme.

http://www.edbookfest.co.uk/education

An exhibition of contemporary children’s book illustration curated by author Julia Donaldson and organised by The Park Gallery, Falkirk and Artlink Central is due to start a tour of the UK taking place from 20 August – 25 September. Details here:http://bit.ly/qv4aFr

Upcoming Exhibitions | ShetlandArts.org

www.shetlandarts.org

Download Bonhoga 2011 Exhibition programme here. The Illustrators – Curated by Julia Donaldson Saturday 20 August –

With a mixture of storytelling skills, themes and contexts, the training and development programme aims to support storytellers at all levels; from curious beginners looking for a confidence-building taster to experienced storytellers interested in widening repertoire and potential audience.

You can find out more information on specific events from their programme. http://www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk/training/Trainingprogramme.pdf

If you know which event you would like to book, please call Visitor Services staff on 0131 556 9579.

Wednesday 28th September – Celebrate Roald Dahl Day and the World’s No. 1 Storyteller, Roald Dahl, creator of all your most-loved characters – Willy Wonka, Charlie Bucket,James Henry Trotter, Matilda Wormwood and the BFG with this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet Quentin Blake, the legendary illustrator, virtually live in your school, library, at your desk or at home . . .

Streaming live across the internet to you, see Quentin Blake bring to life some of his amazing characters live on stage! Hear him talk about working with Roald Dahl and you will have the chance to ask him questions!

Find out how you can celebrate Roald Dahl Day for a day, a week or a month.

The presentation will be available as an on-demand replay shortly after.