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Scottish Book Trust
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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 @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social · 18d
Every child deserves the magic of books. ✨📚 But for too many families this winter, books will feel like a luxury they can't afford.

Donate to our Christmas Appeal today to give the magic of books to children and families accessing food banks this festive season. 🎄
Scottish Book Trust
We are a national charity bringing the benefits of reading and writing to everyone in Scotland.
www.scottishbooktrust.com
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heraldscotland.bsky.social
Author Graeme Macrae Burnet says a book can change a life.

The Herald's Christmas appeal, in association with @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social, asks you to give a child the gift of reading: www.heraldscotland.com/life...
November 22, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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ldlapinski.bsky.social
Finished off #BookWeekScotland in glorious Aberdeen! Thanks for having me for two fab events, Aberdeen City Libraries!
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November 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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heraldscotland.bsky.social
In association with @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social, we are asking you to give a child the gift of reading

Find out more about our Christmas appeal and get involved HERE: www.heraldscotland.com/opin...
November 23, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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Part 7/7 is in people’s inboxes today!

That’s a wrap on “A Road Less Taken.” I hope y’all enjoyed it, got a glimpse into what @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social offers, & had a good National Book Week wherever you happen to be!

This was part 6: mailchi.mp/scottishbook...
November 23, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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clivemcf.bsky.social
Happy #BookWeekScotland! We’re super excited that every P2 child in Scotland is receiving a copy of The Ballad of Cactus Joe. That’s a lot of books in the hands of young readers! I hope everyone enjoys the story.
Thank you @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social @oxfordchildrens.bsky.social #readwritecount 💙
November 20, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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mathsweek.scot
We're excited to announce the winners of our Maths Tales Contest 2025, with @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social 🎉
Pupils in P2 - P7 were challenged to write a story featuring maths elements & our mascot Finn Finity. mathsweek.scot/news/maths-t... #MathsWeekScot #BookWeekScotland #UKMathsChat #MathsToday
Blue Poster with a picture of the Maths Week Scotland mascot Finn Finity, and the words Maths Week Scotland Maths Tales Contest 2025. In the top left corner are the logos of the Scottish Book Trust and Maths Week Scotland.
November 20, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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Announcing the winners of our Maths Tales competition, with @mathsweek.scot! 🎉

During Maths Week Scotland, Read Write Count challenged P1–P7 pupils to create a WILD tale using maths elements and mascot Finn Finity.

Read the winning stories. . . www.scottishbooktrust.com/.../maths-ta...
Blue poster with a mascot advertising Maths Week Scotland.
November 20, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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jamiesmart.bsky.social
Honoured and delighted to draw a special Bunny Vs Monkey picture for the Scottish Book Trust Christmas Appeal Auction. If you fancy this original artwork or any of their other amazing illustrations, you can bid now!
November 19, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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signeru.bsky.social
Please share this opportunity for a free author visit to schools in #Angus and #Dundee
#ReadingForPleasure #Disability #Inclusion #Scotland #School #Author
signeru.bsky.social Signe Rudoviča @signeru.bsky.social · 12d
#Dundee & #Angus #Schools! #FREE P7–S2 Author Event! Join the Inclusive Stories Tour with author Beth O'Brien for a event focusing on diversity and reading. Beth's novel, Wolf Siren, is @carnegiemedals.bsky.social 2026 nominee! APPLY NOW: tinyurl.com/4nt9jd8h Please SHARE this! #KidlitUK #UKKidlit
Inclusive Stories Tour with Beth O’Brien
Applications for the Inclusive Stories Tour 2026 are now open.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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stcharlesprimary.bsky.social
EXTREME READING CHALLENGE
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Room 14 submissions are coming! When will you share yours? #extremereadingchallenge 📚 #bookweekscotland @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social @renfrewshire.gov.uk
November 19, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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alastairc.com
Happy #BookWeekScotland Day 4!

I had a brilliant time in Glasgow yesterday at #GiffnockLibrary and #NeilstonLibrary with pupils from #BraidbarPrimary and #NeilstonPrimary. Dragons and Blitzers, yay!

@nosycrow.bsky.social @barringtonstoke.bsky.social @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social #KidLitUk
Alastair Chisholm holding a copy of his book DRAGON STORM TOMAS AND IRONSKIN. Behind him is a screen showing a powerpoint presetation entitied "Dragon Storm" Alastair Chisholm in a library, standing under a sign that reads "READING will take you EVERYWHERE", and holding a copy of his book BLITZERS. A collection of books by Alastair Chisholm.
November 20, 2025 at 7:46 AM
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heraldscotland.bsky.social
This Christmas, in association with @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social, we are asking you to give a child the gift of reading 📗

Find out more and get involved HERE: www.heraldscotland.com/opin...
November 20, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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Bid now on our Christmas Appeal Auction featuring artworks by @jamiesmart.bsky.social, Axel Scheffler, @debigliori.bsky.social and other top illustrators.

shop.scottishbooktrust.com/collections/...
Illustration by Jamie Smart Illustration by Debi Gliori. Illustration by Axel Scheffler.
November 19, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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shetlandlibrary.bsky.social
Our Lego Club took the theme of Friendship for @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social #BookWeekScotland and did an absolutely sterling job. Thanks for all the ways you built and represented friendship, gang!
two lego figures stand on a green baseboard in front on one another holding hands Beside them is a pink heart and a huge glame. many mini figures stand on a green and grey baseboard. The 6 figures in the foreground are in pairs and appear to be dancing. watching them is a line of mini-figures hand in and two skeleton horses A lego room for friends. a green base board with multicoloured brick walls. Several mini figs are enjoying games including building a minecraft tree Another special building for making friends in. There is an escape room with treasure, a zip wire and horse rides in the garden
November 18, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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nickimags.bsky.social
#SubscriptionBoxReview - by @portybelle.bsky.social

Scottish Book Trust #historicalfiction subscription box - Star of the Sea by Joseph O'Connor | #virtualbooktour #booksky @lovebookstours.bsky.social @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social
Scottish Book Trust #historicalfiction subscription box – Star of the Sea by Joseph O’Connor | #virtualbooktour @lovebooksTours @ScottishBookTrust
It’s Book Week Scotland and what better week to tell you about Scottish Book Trust’s subscription boxes? With these boxes, you can get your next great read delivered to your door, chose…
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November 18, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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heraldscotland.bsky.social
Author Graeme Macrae Burnet says a book can change a life - here’s how to help this Christmas

www.heraldscotland.com/life...

𝘐𝘯 𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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signeru.bsky.social
Some great tips here from POV of author + see @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social resource for schools on "Making the most of an author event" www.scottishbooktrust.com/learning-res...
November 19, 2025 at 12:50 PM
scottishbooktrust.bsky.social
The Scots Scriever on tour! ✍️

Join Scriever Taylor Dyson and friends at events around the country this week. 

⭐ Tues 18 in Dundee
⭐ Tues 18 in Falkirk
⭐ Wed 19 in Coatbridge
⭐ Wed 19 in Saltcoats

Info and tickets here: www.scottishbooktrust.com/book-week-sc...
Book Week Scotland: Scriever and Freens Tour
We are a national charity bringing the benefits of reading and writing to everyone in Scotland.
www.scottishbooktrust.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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In case you haven't heard. . . It's Book Week Scotland! ❤️📚💛

Browse the many exciting events happening in your area throughout the week (many of which are free to attend) on our website: 

www.scottishbooktrust.com/book-week-sc...
Book Week Scotland 2025
We are a national charity bringing the benefits of reading and writing to everyone in Scotland.
www.scottishbooktrust.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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booksfromscotland.bsky.social
It's #BookWeekScotland! We're really looking forward to seeing you at our Scottish Christmas Book Fair! The New Town Church in George Street, Edinburgh will be FULL of booky delights!

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poster advertising the Scottish Christmas Book Fair with maroon and white copy decorated with christmas tree branches and books
November 18, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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We had a great morning at Glasgow Central station handing out free copies of 'Friendship' for #BookWeekScotland! 📚

Catch us again tomorrow at Edinburgh Waverley from 8am! Thanks to Scotrail for having us🚆
November 18, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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heraldscotland.bsky.social
The Herald's Christmas appeal in association with @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social asks you to give a child the gift of reading.

FIND OUT MORE AND DONATE: www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2561...
November 17, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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amalelmohtar.com
The 1st instalment of my 1st serialized short story has landed in people's inboxes care of @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social! If you want to read "A Road Less Taken" over the course of this week, sign up! You'll get access to previous instalments too. www.scottishbooktrust.com/book-week-sc...
Book Week Scotland: Amal El-Mohtar in your inbox
Sign up to receive an exclusive serialised story from Amal El-Mohtar during Book Week Scotland.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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frazzledlit.bsky.social
Our editor Laura is over the moon to be part of this book published by @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social for Book Week Scotland. Pick up your free copy if you see it around!
November 17, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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Book Week Scotland is friendship woven through words. ❤📚

Whatever you are doing to celebrate, from going along to one of hundreds of events to reading a brilliant book at home, we wish you a happy Book Week Scotland! 📚🥳
A poster advertising Book Week Scotland with the slogan 'friendship woven through words'. The dates are 17–23 November.
November 17, 2025 at 8:34 AM