Today we welcome the author of Searching For the Remarkable in Things, Natalie Lucy to our fabulous My Book Corner Q&A. Review by @sarahbroadley.bsky.social Subscribe to MBC for all the latest updates by clicking on the link on the website. #ya#yabooks#reading#fiction#yalit#yaliterature#yawriters

Wainwright Prize 2026 shortlists announced! ‘Each of the categories reflects the remarkable breadth of stories & ideas explored through environmental literature. With the natural world in crisis ... we need these books, now more than ever.’ Ambassador, Henry Bird booksforkeeps.co.uk/wainwright-p...

Book clubs are a brilliant way to share your love of reading with others and get out of your reading comfort zone by trying something new. Our team of book lovers shared their thoughts on what makes a great book group and some top tips to get you started.

How to run a book club

Get started setting up your own book group with these top tips from Scottish Book Trust staff

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A little at a time, change will make a difference! 🦏🦏🦏 Little Rhino Lost by Candy Gourlay, Illustrated by Jamie Bauza Review by @candygourlay.bsky.social @candygourlay.bsky.social #JamieBauza #Otter-BarryBooks #pb #childrensbooks #childrensbooksillustration #kidlit

Fabulous fun! 🎶🥁🪇🎺 The Big-Time Boogie-Woogie Animal Band by Giles Andreae, Illustrated by Nick East 📚📚📚 Review by @sareenmclay link in bio. Review by @sareenmclay.bsky.social @hachettechildrens.bsky.social #gilesandreae #nickeast#pb#childrensbooks #childrensbooksillustration#kidlit

⭐ COVER REVEAL ⭐ You are cordially invited to The Palace of Facts... where 400 astonishing facts are on display. We’re so excited to reveal the cover of The Palace of Facts written by Kate Olesin and illustrated by Andy Smith! Coming soon!

Today we're delighted to welcome you to our infamous Q&A feature at My Book Corner! 🐱🐈‍⬛ The Catventures of Sparky and George, a Q&A with Alan Windram 📚📚📚 Questions by @sarahbroadley.bsky.social #AlanWindram#GuliaCregut#LittleDoorBooks#cb#childrensbooks #childrensbooksillustration#kidlit

July's Junior Book of the Month Don't miss out on the chance to win a copy of Sammy Versus the Smartphone by @strangelymagic.bsky.social Closing date Friday 31 July! www.scottishbooktrust.com/competitions...

Junior Book of the Month: Sammy Versus the Smartphone by Victoria Williamson

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When her mum dies, Clover is now under the care of her dad. Searching For the Remarkable in Things by Natalie Lucy Review by @sarahbroadley.bsky.social @natalielucy@bsky.social #IslaBousfield-Donohoe @zuntold.bsky.social #ya#yabooks#bookrecommendations#fiction#yalit#yaliterature#yawriters

Meet accident-prone Tassalonia Monk! 📚📚📚 The Unchosen One by Amy Sparkes Review by @sareenmclay.bsky.social @amysparkes.bsky.social @benmantle.bsky.social @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social #mg #childrensbooks #booksforkids #kidlit #dragons

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The Unchosen One by Amy Sparkes

Cover illustration © 2026 Ben Mantle The three words middle grade fantasy are music to my ears but, let’s be honest, they can sometimes describe books that are quite serious in tone and somet…

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Perhaps Platypus's puggle has the right idea! Puggle Snuggles by Mo O'Hara, Illustrated by Loretta Schauer Review by @sareenmclay.bsky.social @moohara.bsky.social @lorettaschauer.bsky.social ‪@quartokids.bsky.social Subscribe to MBC for the latest updates by clicking on the link on the website.

Looking for a summer writing opportunity? Our regularly updated opportunities page has calls for submissions, competitions and more, for writers in Scotland. Take a look and get writing! ✍️ 🔗 www.scottishbooktrust.com/writing-and-...

You might need this little soapstone carving of a whale today… (1200-1600 CE, Chumash culture, California, held at Musée des Beaux Arts, Montreal)

Ssshhhhh. Don't wake the sleeping puggle... Puggle Snuggles by me and @moohara.bsky.social is out now. Published by Happy Yak Books

@lorettaschauer.bsky.social, quick off the draw… here’s Rory Sparkes enjoying a ‘marmalade on toast’ ice cream, a flavour created by Shepherds ice cream in honour of Paddington for this year’s @hayfestival.bsky.social.

Hello! I'm a children's book illustrator and author currently on a book tour with a yeti called Iggy. I like art, ceramics, nature, gardens, all things spooky and goth. Follow for book art and children's publishing related content. And sometimes flowers. And hamsters.

Calling public library staff! Join us on 12 Aug for an online workshop that will leave you inspired for this year's Read Write Count with the First Minister. Gain a sneak peek at the books in the 2026 bags, activity ideas and more... www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/read-write...

Today we are delighted to welcome the author of Hotel Grimm, Mike Nicholson to answer questions set by MBC reviewer, Sarah Broadley. Q & A on 'Hotel Grimm' with Mike Nicholson 📚📚📚 With @sarahbroadley.bsky.social #MikeNicholson#JenChennell#HoodwinkBooks#mg#childrensbooks#booksforkids#kidlit

Brilliant to catch @lawrencepatrice.bsky.social for a quick chat to find out how it feels to be the brand new Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate!

Is she brave enough to risk it all for love, fame, and rock and roll? 🎤🎤🎤 Obstruction, by Maggie Boudrie 🎶🎶🎶 Review by Karen Harding. #ya#yabooks#bookrecommendations#reading#fiction#yalit#yaliterature#yawriters#music

Braw news for publishers! We're delighted to announce that the Scots Language Publication Grant is now open for applications. This funding support Scottish and UK publishers to publish and promote work written in Scots. Apply by 8 September ✍️

The Scots Language Publication Grant

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

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Cordelia the sausage dog is lovely but not very sensible! One Silly Sausage Dog by Alastair Chisholm, illustrated by Alex Willmore Review by @sarahbroadley.bsky.social @alastairc.com #AlexWillmore @hachettechildrens.bsky.social #pb #childrensbooks #childrensbooksillustration #kidlit #dogs

A real page turner! 🪸🌊🐠 The Lost Book of Undersea Adventure by The Unknown Adventurer 📚📚📚 Review by @sareenmclay.bsky.social @quartokids.bsky.social #mg#middlegradebooks#juniorfiction#childrensbooks#childrensbooksillustration#kidlit #booksforchildren#readingforpleasure#youngreaders

'Magic, mystery and girls with power in a world that would deny them it' Get a fantasy book subscription curated by Nadine Aisha Jassat to go on a monthly journey of all things girl power. Every subscription we sell helps to fund our life-changing work: shop.scottishbooktrust.com/products/boo...

This novel should be read in every high school! How To Lose Yourself Completely by Peter Bognanni 📚📚📚 Review by @sarahbroadley.bsky.social #PeterBognanni #ThyBui @rocktheboatnews.bsky.social #ya #yabooks #bookrecommendations#reading#fiction#yalit#yaliterature#yawriters

The ‘Lost Book’ series is one of my absolute favourites due to beautiful illustrations, highly detailed descriptions and the way they pull you in to the adventures through discovered journals. The Lost Book of Undersea Adventure does not disappoint. #ukkidlit They are brilliant for use in school.

‼️Vacancy alert‼️Early Years Trainer (TCP Project). We have a fantastic opportunity to join the Scottish Book Trust team. We are seeking someone with experience in training professionals and volunteers, to deliver a early years training. Sounds like you? 👇

Vacancy: Early Years Trainer (TCP Project)

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Resilience, acceptance of others and stepping out of your comfort zone! Bum Fish by Pauline Pinson and Magali Le Huche Translated by Tim and Sofia Smith-Laing Review by @sarahbroadley.bsky.social @pushkinchildrens.bsky.social #Paulinepinson#Magalilehuche#pb#childrensbooks #kidlit#fish#selfesteem

A fabulous look into the history of women playing football! Girls with Goals by Clelia Castro-Malaspina ⚽⚽⚽ Review by @sareenmclay.bsky.social 📚📚📚 @quartokids.bsky.social #cleliacastromalaspina #nf#childrensbooks#football#womensfootball