Just one day left to enter our competition to win one of five signed copies of Val McDermid's new book Queen Macbeth, courtesy of Polygon.

All you need to do is answer a simple question!

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We really love libraries, and they are an essential service for communities across Scotland.

Here are just some of the reasons why they are so valuable❤️ 📚

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Applications are now open for award-winning author & illustrator Sophy Henn to come to your primary school!

She'll be touring schools in November as part of Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour, so don't miss out!

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📣 If your setting is interested in joining the Scottish Book Trust #ReadingSchools community next session, you can contact your Regional Outreach Coordinator, or the central Reading Schools Team for more information here ⬇️
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Check out our May photo dump on the 'gram for the northern lights, Bookbug, our lovely garden and some smiley Scottish Book Trusters. 📚☺️📸

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Read this fantastic article from Marianne Doherty 📚 on reading with dyslexia.

Marianne shares her experiences of dyslexia, and some of the things that have helped her find ways to develop a love of reading and books 📚

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Don't miss out on this great opportunity to have award-winning author Danielle Jawando at your secondary school.

She'll be in the west of Scotland as part of our Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour, so apply now!

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Who is excited to find out who is Scotland's Library and Information Professional of the Year 2024?

In the meantime, we're delighted to share the shortlist...

🌟Emma Grey
🌟Kavan Stafford
🌟Alison Nolan
🌟Claire McCormick

Click here to read about them: cilips.org.uk/about/slipy24-…

Always ready to share your latest reads? 📚

Wear our 'Ask me what I'm reading' pin badge with pride!

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Take your writing to the next level with New Writers Awards 2025.

Now in its 15th year, our awards provide emerging writers financial support, industry insights and opportunities to develop their craft.

Deadline: 31 July 2024

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Become a Scottish Book Trust Friend by setting up a regular donation and help more children, families and adults access the magic of books 📚✨
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Join us to discuss the pleasures of reading with Joanne Harris & Scottish Book Trust as we reflect on the relationship between fiction reading and wellbeing, drawing on insights from The Leverhulme Trust project. In-person/livestream tickets here: cymerafestival.co.uk/cymera2024-eve… UKLA

There's still time to register and join us for our #EmpathyDay #ScotFriendlyBookTour event with Rashmi Sirdeshpande, in partnership with EmpathyLabUK, next week!

📆 Tuesday 4 June
🕚 11–11.45am
📍 Online
👥 Ages 7–12
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After reading that, look at the map we’re compiling for local writers/readers. We’ve pinpointed many of the libraries in Edinburgh. They’re an essential part of our community: edinburghsff.com

Author Amanda Curtin (Amanda Curtin) tells us what she thinks is necessary to create a sense of place in a novel 👇
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Bookbug Musician-in-Residence and wellbeing coach Kelly Laing joins us on 𝟮𝟵 𝗠𝗮𝘆 for an exciting webinar about music, singing, mental health and her recent residency with us, funded by Creative Scotland' Youth Music Initiative. Join us! 👇🎶 scottishbooktrust.com/reading-and-st…

Do you want to help us transform lives through reading and writing? We're looking for a highly organised person with experience in events management to join our team of committed book lovers as a Reading Schools Events Co-ordinator. 📚✨

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