Originating in Japan, manga are comics or graphic novels often sold as volumes as part of a longer series. Manga has become more and more popular with young readers in the last few years, with 1.8 ...

Songs and rhymes are a great way to have fun with your child – and they’re also one of the best things you can do to support their development. You can find songs and rhymes to suit different moods or ...

There are lots of reasons to share stories, songs and rhymes with children. It's easy to assume that the importance of doing these activities with children lies in the development of language and ...

Please note: A BSL interpreter will be present specifically to support Lucy’s participation. Prepare to bring the magic of books and art to your school with the Inclusive Stories Tour featuring the ...

Burns nights have a long tradition of memorising and reciting poetry, but there’s loads of other ways you can share poetry in your school. Our performance poetry learning resource suggests activities ...

Each month we'll provide a prompt to get you started, but where the story goes from there is entirely up to you. This month, we're celebrating Book Week Scotland and so we've taken this year's theme, ...

We have five copies of Some Like it Cold by Elle McNicoll to be won! All you need to do is answer the question at the bottom of the page. Entries close at 11.59pm on Saturday 30 November. All entrants ...

We have five copies of Pandora and the Story Forge by Gaynor Andrews and Marie-Alice Harel to give away. Just answer the question below for your chance to win. Entries close at 11.59pm on Saturday 30 ...

As well as being a perfect gift for book lovers – or a delightful treat to buy yourself – book subscriptions can bring fresh energy and excitement to your reading. From discovering new authors to ...

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 ...