Picture books can hold up a mirror to our own lives and experiences, but also those of other people. They can illuminate the inner thoughts and feelings of others, and in doing so, encourage us all to ...

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 ...

Prepare to bring the magic of books and art to your school with the Inclusive Stories Tour featuring the talented Deaf ...

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 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 ...

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 are punching the air with excitement to offer five copies of Dear Scotland: On the Road with the Tartan Army by Ally McCoist in our November Book of the Month competition, courtesy of our friends ...

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 ...

The past has a great appeal for writers and readers alike- a place separated from us by time which is intriguing, sometimes unusual but also inspiring. With a mix of fiction and non-fiction, this ...

Michael Pedersen is a Scottish poet and author, and the Writer in Residence at The University of Edinburgh (2023—2025). His acclaimed prose debut, Boy Friends, was published by Faber & Faber in 2022 ...