Book Week Scotland

Book Week Scotland is an annual celebration of books and reading that takes place across the country.

About Book Week Scotland

	Scotland Wide , National Event
	Book Week Scotland Website
	Facebook information can be found here

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Book Week Scotland is an annual celebration of books and reading that takes place across Scotland. During Book Week, people of all ages and walks of life come together in libraries, schools, community venues and workplaces to share and enjoy books and reading. They are joined in this celebration by Scotland’s authors, poets, playwrights, storytellers and illustrators to bring a packed programme of events and projects to life.

Book Week Scotland is run by Scottish Book Trust and supported by partners all over Scotland.

We take every opportunity to ensure the details for Book Week Scotland are accurate, if any of the above information is incorrect we would appreciate if you could take a minute to suggest an edit.

All information (whether in text or photographs) is supplied in good faith but should not be relied upon as being a statement of representation or fact.

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Upcoming Events at Book Week Scotland

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