We're hiring! Could you be our new Operations & Sales Administrator? We need someone with experience in an administrative, logistics, retail or customer service role to help with the running of our online shop. Apply by 10 August. www.scottishbooktrust.com/about/vacanc...

Welcome to our book subscriptions. Here's how it works: we ask top authors to list their favourite books. You then buy a three or six-month subscription, and we send you books from their list. Every subscription directly supports our charity! shop.scottishbooktrust.com/pages/book-s...

Applications for the 2027 New Writers Awards are now open! Our year-long mentoring programme supports new writers to hone their skills. You'll receive a £2,500 cash award, a week at Moniack Mhor, and the chance to showcase work to publishers and agents 📚 Closing date - Wed 29 July

Looking for a summer writing opportunity? Our regularly updated opportunities page has calls for submissions, competitions and more, for writers in Scotland. Take a look and get writing! ✍️ 🔗 www.scottishbooktrust.com/writing-and-...

Calling public library staff! Join us on 12 Aug for an online workshop that will leave you inspired for this year's Read Write Count with the First Minister. Gain a sneak peek at the books in the 2026 bags, activity ideas and more... www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/read-write...

New Book of the Month! We are giving away five copies of Land by Maggie O'Farrell, in hardback, thanks to Tinder Press. To be in with a chance of winning this spellbinding story of separation, longing, recovery and survival, just answer a question! www.scottishbooktrust.com/competitions...

Get your summer reading, sorted ☀️📚 Pick two paperbacks from our curated list, save 10%, and get them delivered in time for wherever the summer takes you. Whether it's a sun lounger, a loch or your own back garden, a good book makes it better. shop.scottishbooktrust.com/apps/bundles...

'Magic, mystery and girls with power in a world that would deny them it' Get a fantasy book subscription curated by Nadine Aisha Jassat to go on a monthly journey of all things girl power. Every subscription we sell helps to fund our life-changing work: shop.scottishbooktrust.com/products/boo...

Looking for gift inspo for Father's Day? Take a look at this selection from our online shop. All profits support the work of our charity 📚 shop.scottishbooktrust.com/collections/...

Big news for your calendar! 🗓️ Book Week Scotland (14–20 June 2027) and Reading Schools Week (16–20 November 2026) just got new dates, and we couldn't be more excited to share and celebrate them with you.

Bookmarks are for quitters! Seriously though, they are really important. Which one of our clip-on bookmarks is your favourite? shop.scottishbooktrust.com/collections/...

JUNIOR BOOK OF THE MONTH For our June Book of the Month comp, we are giving away 5 copies of Shadow Thieves: Island of Skulls by Peter Burns! All you need to do to be in with a chance of winning is answer a simple question @farshorebooks.bsky.social www.scottishbooktrust.com/competitions...

New Book Discovery Guide out now! Flick through our latest guide and find great recommendations for different ages and stages in the classroom📚🔎 Read and download the guide and browse earlier issues: www.scottishbooktrust.com/learning-res...

That’s a wrap on a fantastic episode of Authors Live! Thank you @garypanton.co.uk and Dotty Sutton, as well as our fabulous host Zara Janjua – and, of course, the team at BBC Scotland. Here's a peek of the spooktacular illustrations from today’s episode. Catch the full episode on demand, soon! 🧹

A huge well done to Andy Marchant, the Chair of our Board, who ran the @edinburghmarathon.bsky.social for us yesterday alongside his two daughters – and has raised a huge amount so far! We hope your legs aren't too sore this week, Andy.

Reading isn't guaranteed. It takes policy, investment and collaboration. This week, Scottish Book Trust joins 39 organisations from 28 countries at EURead's AGM in Stockholm. Big conversations incoming! 📖 euread.com/euread-annua...

New job opportunity - Reading is Caring Manager We are seeking someone with strong project management skills for our Reading is Caring programme, which supports people living with dementia and their carers. Fixed Term for 12 months. Closing date 27 May. www.scottishbooktrust.com/about/vacanc...

School libraries change lives. 📚 Read all about the benefits they bring to the lives of young people: www.scottishbooktrust.com/our-research...

Happy World Book Night! Which book will you be reading tonight?🛋️🌙📖

📣Registration is open for our next Authors Live, with the talented duo behind The Notwitches series, Gary Panton and Dotty Sutton! Don’t miss this magical celebration of drawing and collaboration, diving into the hilarious adventures of Melanda Notwitch✨ 📅Wednesday 27 May, 11–11.40am 👧P4–P7

Need creative writing inspiration? Story Deck is here to help! Story Deck is a set of cards that has been sent to every secondary school in Scotland. Ask your librarian or English teacher if you can borrow the deck and get ready to start writing 📝✨

📣Last chance to apply! Help children become regular readers on our Developing and Sustaining Reading for Pleasure course📚 Applications close Friday 24 April. Don’t miss out! (Please note, places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, provided they meet our criteria).

Introducing a brand new book subscription of Young Adult fantasy books, curated by author Nadine Aisha Jassat 📖🪄 Expect fantastic witchy reads, a touch of romantasy, LGBTQ+ characters and gothic tales to keep you up at night. Start your subscription today: shop.scottishbooktrust.com/products/boo...

Would you like to support young people in finding joy in reading? Join this year’s winners of our Reading Champion Awards for an online event, as they share good practice examples! 📆 Wednesday, 22 April - 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/championin...

Introducing the artwork for Bookbug Week 2026 (18-24th May)! The purpose of the week is to introduce new families to Bookbug. We run special events to encourage families to make friends, learn new songs and join the Bookbug community. Thanks to Shirley Hottier for the illustration! #Bookbug

Interested in finding out how to support pupils’ reader identities? Join award-winning children’s writer Nadine Aisha Jassat, pupil support worker Becca McHugh and school librarian Jacqueline Baird in this free online event. Tuesday 21 April - 4 PM to 5:30 PM www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shared-pra...

Start the best conversations with our 'Ask me what I'm reading' tote bag and pin badge bundle! Half price right now in our Shop. shop.scottishbooktrust.com/products/ask...

The incredible @athenakugblenu.bsky.social recently took to the Authors Live stage, sharing unexpected failures and fibs throughout history! Authors Live is available to watch on demand via our website: www.scottishbooktrust.com/authors-live... and on BBC iPlayer.

Join our 2026 Reading Champions in a free online discussion on the power of reading for pleasure 📚 These reading role models will share their experiences of supporting children and young people to find joy in reading. 📆 Wednesday 22 April, 4.30-5.15pm www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/championin...

New Book Discovery Guide available! Flick through our latest guide and find over 40 recommendations for different ages and stages in the classroom. Read and download the guide and browse earlier issues www.scottishbooktrust.com/learning-res... #scottishbooktrust #bookdiscoveryguide