Join Scottish Book Trust and Dyslexia Scotland for an inspiring session exploring practical ways to support learners with dyslexia.

Every story opens a door to wonder ✨ Write a true story from your life inspired by the theme 'wonder' for the chance to see it included in a our new book, Scotland's Stories: Wonder. This opportunit...

Website of award-winning poet, author, performer and educator Joshua Seigal. Contains free poetry, and lots of information.

Are you an aspiring cartoonist or graphic novelist? Do you have an idea for a story that’s simply burning to be told? If so, gather up your drawing materials as entries are now open for the Rachel Cooke Graphic Short Story Prize, run by The Observer newspaper since 2007, in association with the book publisher Faber. Illustration by Chris Riddell The winner will take home £1000 and their work will appear in The Observer New Review in print and online (the runner-up receives £250, and their story will also be published online).

We’re on the lookout for talented young folk aged 11–18 writing and creating in Scots.

A Dog's Life

A group of kids are sent to a summer camp and must make decisions and work as a team on a set of mental and physical challenges – think THE CRYSTAL MAZE meets the challenges section of each TRAI...

The Kavya Prize is an award that supports emerging writers of colour

8 likes, 0 comments - gallowaygeek on June 6, 2026: "Had fun at the Kirkcudbright Steampunk festival today. It has been very enjoyable building my costume this year. #Kirkcudbright #steampunk #kirkcu...

Join us for the 2026 Steampunk Spectacular in the beautiful Scottish town of Kirkcudbright.

Join us to explore how to take an Anti-racism approach to reading, writing, listening and talking at First to Fourth Levels.

Scottish Book Trust introduces ScotsHoose Yaldi for an inspiring session on how to incorporate Scots into your classroom teaching.