Scottish book trust is a charity that believes books and reading have the power to change lives. At the international literacy day conference on september 4th in glasgow the scottish book trust led an excellent presentation and workshop. We work towards a scotland where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive through literacy. Inspiring classrooms offers funding to invite an author, illustrator, storytelling or poet into your classroom to work with pupils and to buy books or other resources to make the most of the visit. Scottish book trust believes authors should be paid for their work, including for digital events. The website includes information, resources, funding contacts, video content and more. Scottish book trust is a national charity based in edinburgh, scotland promoting literature, reading and writing in scotland. The app encourages pupils to read for pleasure, whether they are already regular readers or. Applying for live literature funding scottish book trust. I hope the people of scotland enjoy the 100,000 free copies of blether that scottish book trust will distribute through libraries, community groups and gifting, as part of book week scotland. Apply for the scottish book trust new writers awards 2019. They like to support interesting, imaginative sessions which show a commitment to the promotion and enjoyment of reading and writing. If travel expenses are likely to be greater and you cannot pay these from school funds, you must apply to scottish book trust for extra funding before you book the visit. Find out more about scottish book trust similar funds currently open the national lottery community fund scotland scottish land fund.
Scottish book trust live literature school residencies. We use cookies to collect information about how you use gov. Impact evaluation of scottish book trusts bookbug programme. Scottish book trust is proud to share this collection of digital stories created by people across scotland. Digital storytelling is a simple, honest and powerful way for people to share stories. The scottish book trust site uses cookies to improve your on site experience. We are a national charity that believes books, reading and writing have the power to change lives. They like to support interesting, imaginative sessions which show a commitment to the. Funding and support for businesses in scotland scottish. Click here for teaching resources tailored to each of the curriculum for excellence levels click here for the authors. We develop awardwinning projects that encourage people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to become literate, read for pleasure, write, and be inspired by books.
Applications are accepted from public libraries, schools, prisons, hospices, churches or from individuals or a groups who want to make a gift of the books to a library in their community. Our digital storytellers in residence project, funded by the scottish government, has now run in seven library services in scotland. Scottish book trust is the national agency for the promotion of literature, reading and writing in scotland. We all love telling stories and sharing our own stories helps us connect with the people around us. I liaised with software developers on upgrade and redesign of main sbt. As a national charity, they inspire and support the people of scotland to read and write for pleasure. They work for a scotland where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive through literacy. We promote reading engagement and create writing opportunities for everyone. Las literature alliance scotland caidreabhas litreachais alba. Vacancies with scottish book trust april 2020 goodmoves. List of information about government funding programmes. Chris newton head of school communities scottish book trust. With our bookbug programme, we give free books and resources to every child in scotland to ensure families of all backgrounds can share the joy of books at home. If travel expenses are likely to be greater and you cannot pay these from group funds, you must apply to scottish book trust for extra funding before you book the visit.
Scottish book trust s next chapter award is for emerging writers over 40 developing a major piece of work towards publication standard, for whom finding time and space to write is challenging. Fancy working with an author within your school, library or community group. As a national charity, they inspire and support the people of scotland to. Scottish book trust works with and for a range of audiences, including babies and parents through the bookbug programme, children and young people, teachers and learning professionals, writers and publishers. It gifts over 1 million books to the public and funds over. The transforming scottish indoor tennis fund will deliver a national strategy to create a network of regionally based indoor tennis centres in scotland to ensure that the majority of the country has access to a high quality indoor tennis centre. Reporting to sponsors and other key stakeholders to ensure continued funding for project. Impact evaluation of scottish book trust s bookbug programme bookbug is scottish book trust s early years programme. Browse our author directory and find out more about our programmes. Scottish book trust programme to encourage struggling readers. Bookzilla is a new app for early secondary school students in scotland.
Our dedicated page will be continually updated by our team of trusted expert researchers to give you details of which funds and extra support have been announced to counteract the impact of the outbreak. Funding scotland fund from loaningdale school company. Grantfinder is closely monitoring all the relevant news about the coronavirus covid19 and the consequences for the funding landscape. Inspiring classrooms first ministers reading challenge. Were working closely with our partners to develop a single, joinedup response across scotlands enterprise and skills agencies, delivering the scottish governments commitment to do all we can to safeguard jobs, livelihoods and businesses. The trust offers grant funding for books and dvds on the christian faith for placing anywhere they can be borrowed and enjoyed. The unique appeal of digital storytelling is that it puts people in complete control of how their. Books and sessions are provided at libraries and through health visitors local contacts are on the. Outdoor reading journeys with the lost words first. Scottish book trust live literature highland literacy. Resources for writers and freelancers during coronavirus practical resources and support for those affected legal guidance for sharing books and stories online. Scottish book trust is a national charity that believes books, reading and writing have the power to change lives. The scottish book trust s live literature funding is now open.
Funded by the scottish government and administered by scottish book trust, the. The class decided to create their own book by researching online and in nature guidebooks. A digital story is an audio recording of a personal story, accompanied by pictures, created using digital tools. The remainder of the inspiring classroom grant must be used to purchase books and.
Access funding for individuals and organisations from grantmaking charities, companies and statutory providers, all in one place. Discover how scottish book trust can help you host an event by bringing some of the best authors in the uk into your classroom. The programme, run by the scottish book trust, involves older pupils. Book week scotland is an important week on any book lovers calendar, and its almost here. Early years outreach coordinator at scottish book trust. The scottish book trust is an agency for the promotion of reading, writing and literature in scotland. My starting point was the john muir trust, where i found lots of new ideas. Every year, we deliver our worldclass programmes and annual awards to well over two million people. Live literature is a scotlandwide programme that helps fund and support author events in communities all over the country. Gives free books to all scottish children at 8 weeks, 18 months, 3 years and starting primary.
Bookzilla bookzilla is scottish book trusts free reading app developed by young people, for young people. Multiple licences a range of subscription options, from 1 user to multiple users within your organisation, with powerful insights for multiuser licence administrators. Wed 4 jul 2018 these annual awards are a fantastic opportunity for individuals committed to developing their writing. Scottish book trust announces recipient of next chapter award 2020 support us by supporting our work you are helping children and adults in scotland unlocking their potential through reading and writing. We believe in the fundamental right of every person in. See scottish book trust s revenue, employees, and funding info on owler, the worlds. Applications for this fund are now open to registered primary schools and will. During these unprecedented times we recognise that things are tough for your business. Scottish book trust competitors, revenue and employees. Scottish book trust is a national charity changing lives through reading and writing. Funding scotland lists funders with a track record of supporting projects in scotland and is run by the scottish council for voluntary organisations.
Alongside financial support, the team at scottish book trust can be on hand with help and advice for planning and promoting your session. Scottish book trust live literature funding type of funding. This included creating and updating the live literature funding public database of authors in scotland. Revenue grants are available to help bring literature alive with an author, poet, playwright, graphic novelist or storyteller visit. Also runs bookbug sessions free, fun and friendly events including songs, stories and rhymes. As well as initiatives such as bookbug and the scottish book awards they also provide direct support for practitioners.
A love of reading inspires creativity, improves employment opportunities, mental health and wellbeing and is one of the most effective ways to help break the poverty cycle. Scottish book trust reading project to help primary pupils. Scottish book trust is proud to share this collection of digital stories created by people. Encourage and support families to share books, talk, sing and cuddle with their children from birth. The authors travel expenses must also be paid as well as sustenance where agreed. Revenue the programme will offer 10 schools, early years or nurseries in scotland a fullyfunded authorinresidence. Our digital storytellers in residence project, funded by the scottish. Five local authorities have been selected to take part in the project after securing cash from the peoples postcode trust. Learn more about the programmes offered by scottish book trust including bookbug for young children, live literature events for all ages, writing prompts and awards. Scottish book trust believes that books and reading have the power to change lives.
You may have raising attainment in literacy, language and communication or closing the literacy, language and communication gap in your improvement plan for next year. We know that children and young people benefit from. We are a national charity changing lives through reading and writing. The national lottery community fund scotland type of funding. Funding identification, application and management. Scottish book trust has been bringing the benefits of reading and writing to everyone in scotland since 1998. Scottish book trust is a edinburghbased company founded in 1989. Scottish book trust celebrates publication of free blether.