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Pauline Bird
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School Communities Manager at Scottish Book Trust. MEd Children’s Literature and Literacies graduate. PGDE primary associate tutor. Qualified primary teacher. She/her
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Teachers and librarians! Join us for an interactive forum to share exciting short story text recommendations for young people, online, from 4–5.15pm on 12 November. 📖✨

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Book Discovery: Short Stories (Secondary BGE and Senior Phase)
Join us for an interactive forum to share exciting short story text recommendations for young people.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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Register to receive the link our Authors Live: Set Text Special when it goes live next week for an S4–6 audience.
Authors Live: Set Text Special
Join Ely Percy, Kirsty Logan, and Nadine Aisha Jassat on Authors Live as they discuss their works that have been added to the SQA's set text list
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November 7, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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New PL session to support with enacting Scotland’s LfS Action Plan. We recommend a range of texts for 2nd level to take an IDL approach and support understanding and engagement with the delivery of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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Book Discovery: Global Goals (Primary 2nd Level)
Join us for an interactive forum to share exciting children's text recommendations exploring the global goals.
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November 3, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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Celebrating the new, contemporary authors added to the SQA's set texts lists, Authors Live will host a special panel event, featuring authors Ely Percy, Jenni Fagan and Nadine Aisha Jassat. 📚

Register now! 👇 www.scottishbooktrust.com/learning-and...
Authors Live: Set Text Special
Join Ely Percy, Jenni Fagan and Nadine Aisha Jassat on Authors Live as they discuss their works that have been added to the SQA's set text list
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October 7, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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Do you believe all schools should have a library? 📚

It might surprise you, therefore, that there is no legal requirement for Scotland’s schools to have a school library or librarian.

We are calling on Scottish Government to change this story.

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Poster with the map of Scotland. Title says 'The value and impact of Scotland's school libraries: final report' Infographic quote that reads: 'School libraries are not optional extras; they are essential for equitable education. As librarians, educators, parents and policymakers read these pages, I hope they hear the plea: invest in people, space and resources, and the benefits – raised attainment, better mental health and more informed pupils – will be unmistakable.' Quote is from Derek France, Preston Lodge High School, East Lothian Secondary School Librarian of the Year (2022) Scottish Book Trust Reading Champion (2025) Infographic containing two facts. They are: Fact: Research proves having a school library and librarian delivers higher test scores equating to academic attainment, successful curriculum or learning outcomes, and positive attitudes towards learning. Fact: There is no legal requirement for schools in Scotland to have a school library and librarian. Infographic card that reads: 'What can be done? Scottish Book Trust recommends: 1. Scottish Government introduces a statutory requirement for secondary schools to operate a high-quality school library service, staffed by a qualified school librarian. 2. Scottish Government and local authorities work with stakeholders to ensure there’s a set standard of provision across the country. 3. Scottish Government and local authorities work together to empower secondary schools across Scotland with funding and resources to operate a high-quality school library service, staffed by a qualified school librarian. 4. Secondary school management teams appropriately train and support their librarians to deliver a high-quality library service. '
September 30, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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Proud to have made a small contribution to this paper: www.linkedin.com/pulse/future...
The Future of Books and Reading
In the UK, there are continued concerns about declines in reading (books) for pleasure. We’re delighted to share the Future of Books and Reading paper, which we hope provides a positive and hopeful na...
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September 22, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Teachers of Scotland! Join us online on 30 September as we share how the new 2025 Read Write Count book bags could be used for a mixed-level paired reading project in your school. 📚
Running a Paired Reading Project: Read Write Count with the First Minister
Join us as we share how the new 2025 Read Write Count book bags could be used for a mixed-level paired reading project in your school.
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September 16, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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Be a part of the first-ever Reading Schools Week from 2–6 February 2026! Sign up now. 📚🎉
Reading Schools Week 2026
An accreditation programme for schools that are committed to building a culture of reading for their learners and communities.
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September 17, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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Great lists! Excited to be involved in supporting the teacher judges in the 3-6+ category!
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Your 2026 UKLA Book Awards Longlists are here - the only national children’s book awards judged by teachers!

This year they feature books in translation, past winners, exciting debuts and a huge range of genres and themes.

Click here to see the full Longlists: ukla.org/ukla-book-aw...
September 16, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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Come along to our webinar for library staff and not only can you find out how to get you free RWC 10-year anniversary celebration pack (which includes a set of bags), you can also enter our prize draw to win a bundle of books for your setting. Sign up here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1408663653...
Read Write Count with the First Minister for Public Libraries
Get inspiration on how to make the most of participation in the Read Write Count programme this year!
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August 12, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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@scottishbooktrust.bsky.social are recruiting for a regional outreach coordinator to cover Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire: www.scottishbooktrust.com/about/vacanc... please do share if you know someone who may be interested!
Vacancy: School Communities Regional Outreach Co-ordinator (Aberdeen)
We are a national charity bringing the benefits of reading and writing to everyone in Scotland.
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July 18, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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New vacancy! 💼

Could you be our new Reading Schools Early Years Project Manager?
Vacancy: Reading Schools Early Years Project Manager
We are a national charity bringing the benefits of reading and writing to everyone in Scotland.
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July 17, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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Library staff! 📣

Join our free Read Write Count training webinar to get inspiration on how to make the most of RWC and learn how other public libraries have embedded the programme into their work with children, schools and families.

📅 28 August, 4.30–5.30pm

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Read Write Count with the First Minister for Public Libraries
Get inspiration on how to make the most of participation in the Read Write Count programme this year!
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July 17, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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Teachers in Scotland, UKLA are looking for Teacher Judges for the 2026 Book Awards in Glasgow 👀
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Becoming a Teacher Judge - UK Literacy Association
UKLA are now looking for Teacher Judges for the 2026 Book Awards in Glasgow!
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July 7, 2025 at 7:39 AM
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In November, the SQA announced new set texts for Nat 5 and Higher. We’ve created a suite of discussion guides to support teachers with the new set texts: www.scottishbooktrust.com/learning-res... Please share widely @englishscotland.bsky.social
SQA set texts discussion guide resource for English teachers
Download our free, printable discussion guides to support English teachers with lesson plans around the SQA set texts for National 5 and Higher English.
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May 28, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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Great to be at the University of Aberdeen talking about @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social’s Read Write Count with the First Minister’s programme with the MA4 primary education students.
May 26, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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This week is Dementia Action Week.

Explore this list of some of our favourite books about the dementia experience, curated by our Reading is Caring team.

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Book List: Books about the dementia experience
At Scottish Book Trust, we know that everyone’s experience of dementia is different, which is why our carer support programme Reading is Caring is highly personalised. While our recommendations for t
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May 19, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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Interesting afternoon at The Little Library @unistrathclyde.bsky.social . Wonderful to see children’s picturebooks with a focus on the Global Goals, created by the BA2 students.
May 14, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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📢Teachers and librarians! Join our private network for learning professionals. It’s a great place to connect, share best practice and develop new resources to support your work.

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May 7, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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For staff in secondary schools: www.eventbrite.com/e/1217775943... Please share with your networks. I’m still finding out who to follow on here.
Book Discovery: Climate Action (Secondary)
Join Scottish Book Trust for a session sharing books for secondary pupils that will encourage and empower young climate activists.
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May 5, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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We're hiring! 💼 Come and work in our Bookbug team!
May 1, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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Choose your book! 📚

Get inspired with our cross-curricular resources. Explore our webpage, organised by book and Curriculum for Excellence level. 🌟
Choose a book with our cross-curricular learning resources
We are a national charity bringing the benefits of reading and writing to everyone in Scotland.
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April 3, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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Exciting upcoming Book Discovery webinar where we will be sharing our top contemporary Graphic Novel picks for Primary Schools. Book your spot below ⬇️ @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social #edusky #booksky

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Book Discovery: Graphic Novels (Primary)
Join Scottish Book Trust for this Book Discovery session to explore a range of contemporary graphic novels.
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March 17, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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Are you a teacher keen to create a reading for pleasure culture in the primary setting? 📚

There are just two weeks left to apply to join our Develping and Sustaining Reading for Pleasure (Primary) course.

Find out more and apply now! 👇

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Application form: Developing and Sustaining Reading for Pleasure (Primary)
We are a national charity bringing the benefits of reading and writing to everyone in Scotland.
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March 5, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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Read our new article on how Reading Schools can work in rural settings ⬇️ @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social
#readingschools #edusky #booksky

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Reading Schools in rural areas
Discover more about the Reading Schools experience in rural areas and with smaller learner and staff rolls.
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February 18, 2025 at 10:19 AM