This resource gathers some of our favourite activities, games and clubs to make books and reading fun! Learn about how to run Book Jenga, book speed dating or a readathon. All of these ideas are adaptable based on the age and context of the children you work with and are designed to prompt discussions about books and texts in a fun and engaging way.

Learn more about building and sustaining a reading culture in your school including supporting reading for pleasure, celebrating reading achievements, being a reading role model and reading across the curriculum. This resource will also take you through Scottish Book Trust’s free schools programmes and how they can support your pupils to read for pleasure.

Authors Live is a series of world class children’s author and illustrator events you can watch both live or on demand. Our library contains events you can watch at any time from authors and illustrators including Kiran Millwood Hargrave, Phil Earle, Keith Gray, Cressida Cowell and more! This resource will take you through how to access events in your school and how to further children’s learning with our suite of online resources and activities.

This guide will introduce you to Scottish Book Trust’s school programmes and how they can help you build and sustain a reading culture in your school. Learn more about our accreditation programme, bag gifting, professional development opportunities and live tours and events.