Bookbug Week is coming up on 13–19 May! 💛

The theme for 2024 is 'Bookbug says hello', celebrating all the different languages spoken by families across Scotland.

Visit our Bookbug Week hub to find out more!
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Use our writing prompt on haikus to get your creative juices flowing.

Enter for the chance to have your haiku featured in a free book that will be distributed around the country during Book Week Scotland 2024.

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Can you write a haiku on the theme of hope for #HaikuDay ?

A haiku is a poem of 17 syllables over three lines (5, 7 and 5 syllables).

Have you always wanted to put on a #BookWeekScotland event?
Apply to our fund to get £700 to put on your very own event and celebrate books and reading with us in November!
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Time is flying! 🐦‍⬛ Make sure your class is signed up to watch M. G. Leonard's Authors Live this May.

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'Hope is accessible.
Hope is forrit n ayont.
Hope is the wey aheid.'

Take time to read LJ Gray's piece 'Hope is ma Wheelchair', submitted for Scotland Stories.

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Which books give you hope?

We want to make a new book list inspired by our Scotland's Stories theme, and we'd love your suggestions! 📚

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Need a new writing challenge? ✍️

Try our April 50 Word Fiction competition – this month we're asking for stories featuring a ticket composed of just 50 words or less! 🎟️✨

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How brilliant is this quote from Thorin by ST Gillard. Enjoy the full piece on our website scottishbooktrust.com/scotlands-stor… 🐾

Do you have a story of Hope? Share it with us! scottishbooktrust.com/scotlands-stor…

'Maggie disna ey think she deserves aw that glitter but I say she dis. Aw folk deserve that skinklan path tae walk.'

Read Susi Briggs 🌻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ moving Scots story of hope, commissioned especially for Scotland's Stories. Do you have a story to tell?
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Scotland's Stories submissions are now open for 2024 and we're looking for your true tales of hope.

Find and hone your story with our writing prompts, available in English and Gaelic. ✒️

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We can't wait to reveal our 2024 theme for #ScotlandsStories tomorrow morning! ✍️

What do you think it will be? 👀

We have a special #WorldBookDay discount running on our online shop today and this weekend!

Use the code WBD10 at the checkout to get 10% off our range of pin badges, tote bags, Bookbug products and classic children's book characters 🛍️👇 shop.scottishbooktrust.com/?utm_source=tw…

Happy World Book Day!! 🎉
What are you reading to celebrate? 📚

There's only one more sleep to go, but make sure to bookmark our recommendations on what to read after World Book Day. 📚

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Great to see Authors Live On Demand in the classroom! 📚

#AuthorsLive

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the New Writers Awards Showcase 2024.

Last night celebrated the very best of emerging Scottish talent. Led by host Heather Parry, our 2023 cohort performed their work to an audience of industry professionals and supporters.

Book your tickets now for this Thursday's New Writers Showcase in Edinburgh to catch some of Scotland's hottest up-and-coming writer talent perform their work. shop.scottishbooktrust.com/products/new-w…

The lovely Taslin Pollock was included in our Adventure book last year! Congratulations to her and our other New Writers awardees! 🎉🌟

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