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Does your organisation understand the value of books and reading? Apply for event funding to run a Book Week Scotland event in your community next November.

Can you write a story in just 50 words? Our flash fiction short story competition gives you a new prompt each month and prizes for our favourites!

This collection has been written by people all over the country, reflecting on the theme of Wonder, as part of Scottish Book Trust's annual writing opportunity, Scotland's Stories.

Join us as we share how the new Read Write Count with the First Minister book bags could be used for a mixed-level paired reading project.

Celebrate reading role models with the Reading Champion Award! Nominate someone (in school, a library or youth group) who inspires young people to read.

Join internationally respected neuroscience specialist Dr Suzanne Zeedyk for an inspiring day of training designed for early years professionals in Scotland.

Explore toys and gifts for fans of Bookbug, Scottish Book Trust's early years programme that supports you through every stage of young family life.

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...

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...

Apply for our grant to buy books and materials for schools, teachers, and groups supporting additional needs—help grow a love of stories!

Get your next read delivered to your door with our short stories monthly book subscription box curated by Helen Simpson – a perfect gift for readers.

Get your next read delivered to your door with our crime monthly book subscription box curated by Chris Brookmyre – a perfect gift for readers.

The Scots Language Publication Grant exists to support publishers to publish and promote work written in Scots.

Closing date: Tuesday 29 September 2026 at 11.55pm

This Gruffalo jigsaw puzzle features the characters from Julia Donaldson's much loved picture book. A lovely gift for a Gruffalo and jigsaw fan.

Learn and play with this ABC Game in a Tin is inspired by Eric Carle’s beloved story The Very Hungry Caterpillar. A perfect fun gift for a young reader.

Closing date: Tuesday 25 August 2026 at 11.55pm