Each month we'll provide a prompt to get you started, but where the story goes from there is entirely up to you. The 50 Word ...

Scottish Book Trust Awards: Outstanding Contribution to Children’s Books Award We are delighted to announce Matthew Fitt has won the Outstanding Contribution to Children’s Books Award 2020. Video ...

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Bestselling author Elle McNicoll joins us on Authors Live to share her YA debut, Some Like it Cold!

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 ...

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Reading is Caring can help you build on your existing relationship with a loved one who is living with dementia to create a personalised shared reading experience. If you care for someone who is ...

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My main interests are social realism and historical drama. I am interested in what happens to real people when confronted with unexpected challenges in the real world. I have just completed a novel ...

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