The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Book Trust

30,000 Gruffalo books to be donated to children in Scotland

Some 30,000 Gruffalo books are being donated to children across the country in celebration of the new title in the series.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 2

30,000 Gruffalo books being donated to children across Scotland

The donation has been made in celebration of author Julia Donaldson’s and illustrator Axel Scheffler’s new book.

The Independent UK · Sep 1

Moffat Academy youngster's work to feature in Scottish Book Trust gift bags

Penny Johnstone had her design selected out of more than 1,300 entries

Daily Record · Jun 28, 2023

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's Prestwick visit felt 'like home' as pupils praised for winning reading award

Students were recognised for their reading efforts as part of the First Minister’s Reading Challenge.

Daily Record · Jun 9, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon announces winners of the First Minister's Reading Challenge

FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon visited Prestwick Academy on Wednesday to announce the winners of the First Minister’s Reading Challenge.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 9, 2022

National book gifting programme kicks off week of celebration

Bookbug Week, the annual celebration of Scotland’s national book-gifting programme, has begun

The National (Scotland) · May 16, 2022

Novel of young love wins Scottish Teenage Book Prize

The winner of the 2022 Scottish Teenage Book Prize has been announced...

The National (Scotland) · May 5, 2022

Lanarkshire writer set to benefit from new initiative for debut authors ahead of first book

Elissa Soave says she is delighted to be selected for Debut Lab and looks forward to its many opportunities

Daily Record · Apr 30, 2022

Unique Robert Burns' Tam o' Shanter book sculpture fetches £10,000 at auction

The artwork depicts Tam and horse Meg fleeing over a tiny scaled Brig o' Doon away from Nannie the witch, just like in the poem.

Daily Record · Feb 6, 2022

Edinburgh auction sees buyer splash £50k on unique paper book sculptures

Five unique paper sculptures by an anonymous artist depicting scenes from Scottish literary classics have raised £50,000 at an auction in Edinburgh.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 3, 2022