Scottish Book Trust
@scottishbooktrust.bsky.social
A national charity dedicated to changing lives with reading and writing. Home of Bookbug, Book Week Scotland and Reading Schools.
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Scottish Book Trust
We are a national charity bringing the benefits of reading and writing to everyone in Scotland.
www.scottishbooktrust.com
Too many children in Scotland do not have books at home. Donate now to help us give the magic of books to a child like Lucy.
www.scottishbooktrust.com/donate
www.scottishbooktrust.com/donate
Watch our New Writers Showcase, live from Edinburgh, from 7.30pm TONIGHT!
New Writers Showcase 2026
YouTube video by Scottish Book Trust
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February 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Watch our New Writers Showcase, live from Edinburgh, from 7.30pm TONIGHT!
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❤️Buy SuperQuesters from @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social & they’ll donate 10% to @booktrust.org.uk & @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social
☀️The Case of the Stolen Sun
🤖The Case of the Missing Memory
🛩️ The Case of the Great Energy Robbery
🌊 The Case of the Angry Sea
tinyurl.com/BookshopSQse...
#ReadItForward
☀️The Case of the Stolen Sun
🤖The Case of the Missing Memory
🛩️ The Case of the Great Energy Robbery
🌊 The Case of the Angry Sea
tinyurl.com/BookshopSQse...
#ReadItForward
February 10, 2026 at 7:13 PM
❤️Buy SuperQuesters from @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social & they’ll donate 10% to @booktrust.org.uk & @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social
☀️The Case of the Stolen Sun
🤖The Case of the Missing Memory
🛩️ The Case of the Great Energy Robbery
🌊 The Case of the Angry Sea
tinyurl.com/BookshopSQse...
#ReadItForward
☀️The Case of the Stolen Sun
🤖The Case of the Missing Memory
🛩️ The Case of the Great Energy Robbery
🌊 The Case of the Angry Sea
tinyurl.com/BookshopSQse...
#ReadItForward
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I am incredibly excited to say I have received a New Writer's Award from @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social for 2026! I'm very much looking forward to this year & spending more time with the wonderful cohort of writers.
February 12, 2026 at 12:46 PM
I am incredibly excited to say I have received a New Writer's Award from @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social for 2026! I'm very much looking forward to this year & spending more time with the wonderful cohort of writers.
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❤️📚 Besotted with #ReadItForward ❤️📚
Buy VALENTINE'S GUEST HOUSE by Sam Sharland from @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social & they will donate 10% to @booktrust.org.uk @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social
Share a love of reading on #ValentinesDay: uk.bookshop.org/shop/childsp... #NationalYearofReading2026 #GoAllIn
Buy VALENTINE'S GUEST HOUSE by Sam Sharland from @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social & they will donate 10% to @booktrust.org.uk @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social
Share a love of reading on #ValentinesDay: uk.bookshop.org/shop/childsp... #NationalYearofReading2026 #GoAllIn
February 12, 2026 at 12:49 PM
❤️📚 Besotted with #ReadItForward ❤️📚
Buy VALENTINE'S GUEST HOUSE by Sam Sharland from @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social & they will donate 10% to @booktrust.org.uk @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social
Share a love of reading on #ValentinesDay: uk.bookshop.org/shop/childsp... #NationalYearofReading2026 #GoAllIn
Buy VALENTINE'S GUEST HOUSE by Sam Sharland from @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social & they will donate 10% to @booktrust.org.uk @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social
Share a love of reading on #ValentinesDay: uk.bookshop.org/shop/childsp... #NationalYearofReading2026 #GoAllIn
Meet the talented emerging writers on our 2026 New Writers Awards! Find out who they are and read samples of their work.
www.scottishbooktrust.com/writing-and-...
Our thanks to @creativescots.bsky.social and University of Glasgow Creative Writing Programme (The Kavya Prize) for their support.
www.scottishbooktrust.com/writing-and-...
Our thanks to @creativescots.bsky.social and University of Glasgow Creative Writing Programme (The Kavya Prize) for their support.
February 12, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Meet the talented emerging writers on our 2026 New Writers Awards! Find out who they are and read samples of their work.
www.scottishbooktrust.com/writing-and-...
Our thanks to @creativescots.bsky.social and University of Glasgow Creative Writing Programme (The Kavya Prize) for their support.
www.scottishbooktrust.com/writing-and-...
Our thanks to @creativescots.bsky.social and University of Glasgow Creative Writing Programme (The Kavya Prize) for their support.
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I’m delighted that Celtic Folk and Fairy Tales is @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social's Junior Book of the Month for February! (And look, they’re offering a chance to win a copy!)
www.scottishbooktrust.com/competitions...
#celtictales #bookofthemonth #storytelling #kidlit
@elisecillustration.com
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#celtictales #bookofthemonth #storytelling #kidlit
@elisecillustration.com
Junior Book of the Month: Celtic Folk and Fairy Tales by Lari Don
We are a national charity bringing the benefits of reading and writing to everyone in Scotland.
www.scottishbooktrust.com
February 11, 2026 at 11:19 AM
I’m delighted that Celtic Folk and Fairy Tales is @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social's Junior Book of the Month for February! (And look, they’re offering a chance to win a copy!)
www.scottishbooktrust.com/competitions...
#celtictales #bookofthemonth #storytelling #kidlit
@elisecillustration.com
www.scottishbooktrust.com/competitions...
#celtictales #bookofthemonth #storytelling #kidlit
@elisecillustration.com
Would you like to win a £25 gift card for our online shop?
Complete this short survey about book subscriptions to enter the draw 👉 forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Complete this short survey about book subscriptions to enter the draw 👉 forms.office.com/pages/respon...
February 11, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Would you like to win a £25 gift card for our online shop?
Complete this short survey about book subscriptions to enter the draw 👉 forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Complete this short survey about book subscriptions to enter the draw 👉 forms.office.com/pages/respon...
For the special reader in your life, nothing says 'I love you' like one of our beautiful bookmarks, quirky badges or handy book lights.
And remember, every purchase you make helps to spread a love of reading throughout Scotland. ❤️📚
shop.scottishbooktrust.com/collections/...
And remember, every purchase you make helps to spread a love of reading throughout Scotland. ❤️📚
shop.scottishbooktrust.com/collections/...
February 10, 2026 at 10:03 AM
For the special reader in your life, nothing says 'I love you' like one of our beautiful bookmarks, quirky badges or handy book lights.
And remember, every purchase you make helps to spread a love of reading throughout Scotland. ❤️📚
shop.scottishbooktrust.com/collections/...
And remember, every purchase you make helps to spread a love of reading throughout Scotland. ❤️📚
shop.scottishbooktrust.com/collections/...
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Support #ReadItForward this month! Buy any children's book through our @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social page
You'll support us(a not for profit!) + 10% will go to @booktrust.org.uk @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social
To start you off-here’s our latest booklist ➡️ uk.bookshop.org/lists/new-be...
#KidLitUK
You'll support us(a not for profit!) + 10% will go to @booktrust.org.uk @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social
To start you off-here’s our latest booklist ➡️ uk.bookshop.org/lists/new-be...
#KidLitUK
February 6, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Support #ReadItForward this month! Buy any children's book through our @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social page
You'll support us(a not for profit!) + 10% will go to @booktrust.org.uk @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social
To start you off-here’s our latest booklist ➡️ uk.bookshop.org/lists/new-be...
#KidLitUK
You'll support us(a not for profit!) + 10% will go to @booktrust.org.uk @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social
To start you off-here’s our latest booklist ➡️ uk.bookshop.org/lists/new-be...
#KidLitUK
Fancy an author residency for your school – plus training for your team? Our Live Literature School Residencies are now open for applications! Deadline: 30 March.
Apply for a fully funded Live Literature School Residency
The Live Literature School Residencies programme is currently open for applications for the 2026/27 period.
www.scottishbooktrust.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Fancy an author residency for your school – plus training for your team? Our Live Literature School Residencies are now open for applications! Deadline: 30 March.
Order a free boxful of Scotland's Stories of Friendship for your café, community centre, school, library ... wherever you please!
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February 5, 2026 at 10:28 AM
Order a free boxful of Scotland's Stories of Friendship for your café, community centre, school, library ... wherever you please!
📕 www.surveymonkey.com/r/scotlandss...
📕 www.surveymonkey.com/r/scotlandss...
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A lovely lunchtime reading books with friends as part of our #ReadingSchoolsWeek celebrations @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social
February 3, 2026 at 7:13 PM
A lovely lunchtime reading books with friends as part of our #ReadingSchoolsWeek celebrations @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social
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Child's Play is proud to support #readitforward2026 🙌📚
Buy ANY children's book in February (ours too!) & @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social will donate 10% to @booktrust.org.uk @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social & you'll be supporting indie bookshops with every purchase 💛
#goallin #nationalyearofreading2026
Buy ANY children's book in February (ours too!) & @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social will donate 10% to @booktrust.org.uk @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social & you'll be supporting indie bookshops with every purchase 💛
#goallin #nationalyearofreading2026
February 4, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Child's Play is proud to support #readitforward2026 🙌📚
Buy ANY children's book in February (ours too!) & @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social will donate 10% to @booktrust.org.uk @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social & you'll be supporting indie bookshops with every purchase 💛
#goallin #nationalyearofreading2026
Buy ANY children's book in February (ours too!) & @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social will donate 10% to @booktrust.org.uk @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social & you'll be supporting indie bookshops with every purchase 💛
#goallin #nationalyearofreading2026
Win 'This is Home' by Luca Serra in our Book of the Month competition!
www.scottishbooktrust.com/competitions...
www.scottishbooktrust.com/competitions...
Book of the Month: This Is Home by Luca Serra
We are a national charity bringing the benefits of reading and writing to everyone in Scotland.
www.scottishbooktrust.com
February 3, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Win 'This is Home' by Luca Serra in our Book of the Month competition!
www.scottishbooktrust.com/competitions...
www.scottishbooktrust.com/competitions...
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P6 enjoyed taking part in today’s live virtual event with Matthew Chisholm, as part of #ReadingSchoolsWeek 📚🐛🍎
The author read from his new book, shared brilliant tips on writing and storytelling, and answered lots of thoughtful questions. A really inspiring session! @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social
The author read from his new book, shared brilliant tips on writing and storytelling, and answered lots of thoughtful questions. A really inspiring session! @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social
February 2, 2026 at 8:24 PM
P6 enjoyed taking part in today’s live virtual event with Matthew Chisholm, as part of #ReadingSchoolsWeek 📚🐛🍎
The author read from his new book, shared brilliant tips on writing and storytelling, and answered lots of thoughtful questions. A really inspiring session! @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social
The author read from his new book, shared brilliant tips on writing and storytelling, and answered lots of thoughtful questions. A really inspiring session! @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social
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Do YOU like Donuts? But also supporting child literacy, AND independent bookshops, AT THE SAME TIME? Well all February, 10% of ALL Children’s books on uk.bookshop.org will go to @booktrust.org.uk and @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social! OFFER INCLUDES DONUTS uk.bookshop.org/a/275/978178... #ReadItForward
Donut Squad: Make a Mess! (a Phoenix Comic Book): the latest addition to this bestselling series!
Check out Donut Squad: Make a Mess! (a Phoenix Comic Book): the latest addition to this bestselling series! - The bagels are lying low, and now the Donut Squad are enjoying making their own malarkey. ...
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February 3, 2026 at 9:20 AM
Do YOU like Donuts? But also supporting child literacy, AND independent bookshops, AT THE SAME TIME? Well all February, 10% of ALL Children’s books on uk.bookshop.org will go to @booktrust.org.uk and @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social! OFFER INCLUDES DONUTS uk.bookshop.org/a/275/978178... #ReadItForward
Win Linnet and the Periwinkle Flyer by @lindsaylittleson.bsky.social in our Junior Book of the Month competition!
Thank you to @tinytreebooks.bsky.social for making this possible.
Thank you to @tinytreebooks.bsky.social for making this possible.
Junior Book of the Month: Linnet and the Periwinkle Flyer by Lindsay Littleson
We are a national charity bringing the benefits of reading and writing to everyone in Scotland.
www.scottishbooktrust.com
February 2, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Win Linnet and the Periwinkle Flyer by @lindsaylittleson.bsky.social in our Junior Book of the Month competition!
Thank you to @tinytreebooks.bsky.social for making this possible.
Thank you to @tinytreebooks.bsky.social for making this possible.
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I'm supporting #ReadItForward2026! If you buy LOKI: A Bad God's Guide to Causing Chaos during February, then
@bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social will donate 10% to
@booktrust.org.uk
and @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social! Buy here - why not hoover up a few more books too!
uk.bookshop.org/lists/read-i...
@bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social will donate 10% to
@booktrust.org.uk
and @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social! Buy here - why not hoover up a few more books too!
uk.bookshop.org/lists/read-i...
Read It Forward with Bookshop.org
This February, we invite you to Read It Forward. 10% of all children's book sales through Bookshop.
uk.bookshop.org
February 2, 2026 at 12:48 PM
I'm supporting #ReadItForward2026! If you buy LOKI: A Bad God's Guide to Causing Chaos during February, then
@bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social will donate 10% to
@booktrust.org.uk
and @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social! Buy here - why not hoover up a few more books too!
uk.bookshop.org/lists/read-i...
@bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social will donate 10% to
@booktrust.org.uk
and @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social! Buy here - why not hoover up a few more books too!
uk.bookshop.org/lists/read-i...
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📣 READ IT FORWARD! 📣
10% of ALL children’s book sales through Bookshop.org UK go to reading charities @booktrust.org.uk and @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social in February 2026, and EVERY sale supports independent bookshops 📚https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/read-it-forward-with-bookshop-org
10% of ALL children’s book sales through Bookshop.org UK go to reading charities @booktrust.org.uk and @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social in February 2026, and EVERY sale supports independent bookshops 📚https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/read-it-forward-with-bookshop-org
February 2, 2026 at 11:15 AM
📣 READ IT FORWARD! 📣
10% of ALL children’s book sales through Bookshop.org UK go to reading charities @booktrust.org.uk and @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social in February 2026, and EVERY sale supports independent bookshops 📚https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/read-it-forward-with-bookshop-org
10% of ALL children’s book sales through Bookshop.org UK go to reading charities @booktrust.org.uk and @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social in February 2026, and EVERY sale supports independent bookshops 📚https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/read-it-forward-with-bookshop-org
Read It Forward is back! 💥 Throughout February, the wonderful Bookshop will donate 10% of all children’s book sales to Scottish Book Trust and BookTrust.
Here's where to shop to change lives with books 👉https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/about-read-it-forward-2026
#ReadItForward #GoAllIn
Here's where to shop to change lives with books 👉https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/about-read-it-forward-2026
#ReadItForward #GoAllIn
February 2, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Read It Forward is back! 💥 Throughout February, the wonderful Bookshop will donate 10% of all children’s book sales to Scottish Book Trust and BookTrust.
Here's where to shop to change lives with books 👉https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/about-read-it-forward-2026
#ReadItForward #GoAllIn
Here's where to shop to change lives with books 👉https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/about-read-it-forward-2026
#ReadItForward #GoAllIn
📣 We've just launched a brand new course: 'Physical and mobility needs: Supporting inclusion through stories, songs and rhymes'.
This self-paced course guides you through how physical and mobility needs can influence participation in early years settings.
shop.scottishbooktrust.com/products/sup...
This self-paced course guides you through how physical and mobility needs can influence participation in early years settings.
shop.scottishbooktrust.com/products/sup...
Physical and mobility needs: Supporting inclusion through stories, son
Self-paced online course on physical and mobility inclusion in early years. Learn to remove barriers, adapt practice, and support every child to participate.
shop.scottishbooktrust.com
January 30, 2026 at 11:48 AM
📣 We've just launched a brand new course: 'Physical and mobility needs: Supporting inclusion through stories, songs and rhymes'.
This self-paced course guides you through how physical and mobility needs can influence participation in early years settings.
shop.scottishbooktrust.com/products/sup...
This self-paced course guides you through how physical and mobility needs can influence participation in early years settings.
shop.scottishbooktrust.com/products/sup...
We've got a competition for all you cunning writers out there. . . 😏
This month, we're challenging you to write a 50 word story featuring a fox. 🦊
Prizes up for grabs for adults, young writers and Gaelic entries!
www.scottishbooktrust.com/50-word-fict...
This month, we're challenging you to write a 50 word story featuring a fox. 🦊
Prizes up for grabs for adults, young writers and Gaelic entries!
www.scottishbooktrust.com/50-word-fict...
50 Word Fiction competition: write a story featuring a fox
Closing date: Tuesday 24 February 2026 at 11.55pm
www.scottishbooktrust.com
January 30, 2026 at 11:19 AM
We've got a competition for all you cunning writers out there. . . 😏
This month, we're challenging you to write a 50 word story featuring a fox. 🦊
Prizes up for grabs for adults, young writers and Gaelic entries!
www.scottishbooktrust.com/50-word-fict...
This month, we're challenging you to write a 50 word story featuring a fox. 🦊
Prizes up for grabs for adults, young writers and Gaelic entries!
www.scottishbooktrust.com/50-word-fict...
January 30, 2026 at 10:49 AM
We're all set up for the first Authors Live of the year at BBC Scotland with the brilliant LD Lapinski!
Schools: Get ready to tune in at 11am!
@ldlapinski.bsky.social @bbcscotlandstreet.bsky.social
Schools: Get ready to tune in at 11am!
@ldlapinski.bsky.social @bbcscotlandstreet.bsky.social
January 30, 2026 at 10:31 AM
We're all set up for the first Authors Live of the year at BBC Scotland with the brilliant LD Lapinski!
Schools: Get ready to tune in at 11am!
@ldlapinski.bsky.social @bbcscotlandstreet.bsky.social
Schools: Get ready to tune in at 11am!
@ldlapinski.bsky.social @bbcscotlandstreet.bsky.social
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Tomorrow! Still time to sign up.
Book your virtual seats for Authors Live with @ldlapinski.bsky.social!
📅Friday 30 January
⌚11–11.40am
📍Live online from BBC Scotland
www.scottishbooktrust.com/learning-and...
📅Friday 30 January
⌚11–11.40am
📍Live online from BBC Scotland
www.scottishbooktrust.com/learning-and...
Authors Live: LD Lapinski
LD Lapinski takes to the Authors Live stage
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January 29, 2026 at 10:26 AM
Tomorrow! Still time to sign up.