Scottish Book Trust - Reading, Writing & Literacy Charity
We are a national charity transforming the lives of people in Scotland through reading and writing since 1998. Find out more about Scottish Book Trust.
Find your local Bookbug Session - Scottish Book Trust
Please check local library webpages for online Bookbug Sessions. You can also find songs and rhymes to share at home through Bookbug's songs and rhymes app, the Bookbug song and rhyme library and the home activities hub. Why go to Bookbug Sessions? Bookbug Sessions are free events for children aged ...
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Bookbug - Scottish Book Trust
Bookbug. Discover the benefits of sharing stories, songs and rhymes with babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers to give them the best start in life.
How to start writing short stories - Scottish Book Trust
May 22, 2024 · Scary, punchy memorable, haunting, funny, teeny tiny or sprawling over several pages, short stories are fantastically flexible. They give you space to explore ideas or get up close to characters in a short amount of time and let readers get stuck into another world without committing to a longer read.
Why is reading especially important for teens? - Scottish Book Trust
May 22, 2024 · Research shows that reading regularly can improve literacy and language skills (Jerim et al, 2019). For example, reading comprehension (understanding what we read), reading fluency (reading quickly and accurately) and decoding (breaking down unfamiliar words to help pronounce them) benefit from a regular reading practice.
3 solving, motivation to learn, social skills. Reading for as little as six minutes a day can also reduce stress by up to 60%, making regular reading opportunities a great
Opportunities for writers - Scottish Book Trust
There are lots of opportunities for writers in Scotland. We've collected and listed the current crop below. For more opportunities (including workshops, retreats and advice), you might also want to look into our resources for writers, and our writing programmes; the New Writers Award and Ignite ...
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Favourite Scottish novels - Scottish Book Trust
New and classic works from some of our favourite writers who have lived and worked in Scotland. Scotland has always punched well above its weight on the literary scene. Look for these in your local library, then sit back with a cuppa and enjoy all that Scottish writing has to offer ...