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
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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.

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Upcoming Events at Book Week Scotland

Books

Book Week Scotland

18th November 2024 - 24th November 2024

Nationwide

Book Week Scotland is an annual celebration of books and reading that takes place across Scotland, the 2024 festival will be held between between the 18th and 24th November!

Books

Creative Writing Workshop with Kirstin Innes

21st November 2024

The Mitchell Library and Theatre, Glasgow City Centre

Join award-winning writer Kirstin Innes, author of Scabby Queen, at the Mitchell Library for an interactive workshop designed to strengthen your descriptive writing.

Talks and Lectures

Author Talk Q&A: Jim Crumley: Watching Wildlife

21st November 2024

Callander Library, Callander

Listening to Jim Crumley talk about Watching Wildlife and some of his other books about nature at Callander Library as part of Book Week Scotland.

Books

Author Talk Q&A: Lin Anderson: Whispers of the Dead

21st November 2024

Central Library Stirling, Stirling

Join us at Central Library, Stirling, during Book Week Scotland. We’ll be chatting to Lin Anderson about ‘Whispers of the Dead’ the latest pulse-pounding instalment of the Rhona MacLeod series.

Books

Book Week Scotland - Book Quiz

21st November 2024

Langside Library, Glasgow South Side

Celebrate Book Week Scotland at Langside Library with a fun evening of book themed quizzing! Prizes to be won! Bragging rights to be earned!

Family and Kids

Bringing Deaf Stories to Life (BSL)

23rd November 2024

Deaf Action, Edinburgh New Town

Join Deaf Action for an afternoon of storytelling with Luigi Lerose, a Deaf children’s writer on 23rd November!

Books

Mel Young - Home Game: The True Story of the Homeless World Cup

23rd November 2024

The Mitchell Library and Theatre, Glasgow West End

This year's Book Week Scotland theme is Hope, and Glasgow Libraries are delighted to welcome Mel Young to the Mitchell Library to discuss his book Home Game: The True Story of the Homeless World Cup.

Festivals

Edinburgh Womens Fiction Festival

, Various Location in Edinburgh

The Edinburgh Women's Fiction Festival is a literary festival celebrating writing for, by, and about women.

Festivals

The Saltire Festival

, Various Locations East Lothian

The Saltire Festival returns for 2022 celebrating St. Andrew's Day in the Home of the Flag!

Festivals

Edinburgh International Improv Festival

Scottish Storytelling Centre 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1SR

Edinburgh International Improv Festival is back in person at Scottish Storytelling Centre from 1st to 3rd March 2024.

Festivals

Edinburgh International Childrens Festival

30B Grindlay Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH3 9AX

Edinburgh International Children's Festival of performing arts for children and young people.

Festivals

Curious

The Royal Society Of Edinburgh 22 - 26 George Street, Edinburgh New Town EH2 2PQ

The Royal Society of Edinburgh’s summer event series, Curious, is back from 4th to 17th September.

Festivals

Edinburgh Chinese New Year Festival

, Various Locations Edinburgh

Edinburgh’s Chinese New Year Festival returns in 2024 with a full programme of events and activities across the city to celebrate Chinese New Year and the start of The Year of the Dragon.

Festivals