Jen Grainge

Jen Grainge

@sbtjen.bsky.social

Scottish Book Trust Regional Outreach Coordinator, Highland πŸ“š #ReadingSchools #ReadWriteCount 🍎 Former Primary Teacher * All views are my own *

170 Followers 159 Following 28 Posts Joined Jan 2025
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World Book Day Browse our range of books, toys and gifts, including Bookbug. All proceeds go directly to supporting our charity and enable us to deliver more of our work.

We have partnered with @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social to enable children and families living in rural areas of Scotland or who are unable to visit a participating retailer, to still have access to the selection of books available via our online shop shop.scottishbooktrust.com/pages/world-...

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2 weeks ago
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Developing and Sustaining Reading for Pleasure (Primary) course Endorsed by Education Scotland

🚨 Calling all Primary Teachers - Applications for the 2026–2027 Developing and Sustaining Reading for Pleasure (Primary) course are now open. Closing date: Friday 3 April 2026 at 23:59.
Please share with any learning professionals who may be interested:
www.scottishbooktrust.com/learning-and...

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3 months ago
A poster advertising Book Week Scotland with the slogan 'friendship woven through words'. The dates are 17–23 November.

Book Week Scotland is friendship woven through words. β€πŸ“š

Whatever you are doing to celebrate, from going along to one of hundreds of events to reading a brilliant book at home, we wish you a happy Book Week Scotland! πŸ“šπŸ₯³

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5 months ago

I have a very very excited wee boy this week, counting down to Thursday! 🐰 πŸ™Š

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Reading Schools Week 2026 An accreditation programme for schools that are committed to building a culture of reading for their learners and communities.

Be a part of the first-ever Reading Schools Week from 2–6 February 2026! Sign up now. πŸ“šπŸŽ‰

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6 months ago
Reading Schools An accreditation programme for schools that are committed to building a culture of reading for their learners and communities.

The Reading Schools fund is open! We are looking to fund projects and purchases that will help your setting and learners achieve Reading School accreditation through grants of up to Β£500
Apply now! ⬇️
www.readingschools.scot/funding

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Brilliant morning spent with Barbara Henderson @scattyscribbler.bsky.social yesterday for the launch of her new book, To War with Wallace @luathpress.bsky.social at @waterstones.bsky.social Inverness πŸ“– πŸ—‘οΈ πŸͺΆ πŸ΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ ΏπŸ”—

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7 months ago
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Vacancy: Early Years Digital Content Co-ordinator We are a national charity bringing the benefits of reading and writing to everyone in Scotland.

We're hiring! πŸ’Ό

Could you be our next Early Years Digital Content Co-ordinator?

www.scottishbooktrust.com/about/vacanc...

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8 months ago
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Book List: Brand new picture books to enjoy this summer We are a national charity bringing the benefits of reading and writing to everyone in Scotland.

Your summer reads for little ones are here! Check out these brilliant new picture books, perfect for sharing together outside in the park or cosied up on a rainy day.

www.scottishbooktrust.com/book-lists/b...

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8 months ago
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Sensory Stories Summer Roadshow Applications for the 2025 Sensory Stories Summer Roadshow are now open.

πŸ“£ Sensory Stories Summer Roadshow 2025

We're bringing live author events to children with additional support needs in Scotland during the summer holidays. Four amazing authors will visit your setting with tailored sessions full of props, music & movement.

Deadline to apply: Friday 27 June

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8 months ago
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Book Discovery Guide Our Book Discovery Guides, produced bi-annually for the First Minister's Reading Challenge, are full of book recommendations for primary and secondary school pupils, including:

πŸ“£ Check out the newest edition of our Book Discovery Guide! ✨ Research shows that teacher knowledge of contemporary children's books makes a big difference when it comes to instilling a love of reading in pupils @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social

www.scottishbooktrust.com/learning-res...

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9 months ago

It was brilliant! Thank you! ✨

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9 months ago
Jamie Smart does a drawalong at a live author event in a TV studio.

'My dad was an inventor when I was growing up . . . it was inspiring to see someone do what they love' πŸ› οΈ

@jamiesmart.bsky.social talks about the origins of the fantastic inventions in Bunny 🐰 vs Monkey 🐡 (from @dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social) on #BBCAuthorsLive.

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9 months ago

Hope you’re all having fun doing your own characters!

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Primary 3 are very excited for the #BBCAuthorsLive with @jamiesmart.bsky.social, author of #BunnyVsMonkey

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bunny draw-a-long with @jamiesmart.bsky.social for #BBCAuthorsLive 🐰 ✏️

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So excited tuning into #BBCAuthorsLive right now with the incredible @jamiesmart.bsky.social
The author and illustrator of Bunny Vs Monkey
@scottishbooktrust.bsky.social

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9 months ago
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A lovely in-set morning spent with staff at Obsdale Primary in Highland, hosting a PL session on Building a Reading for Pleasure culture in their setting. Lots of great discussions and ideas shared! @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social

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9 months ago
Pink poster with the words Children's Book Discovery Questionnaire on it.

πŸ“’ Parents! Teachers! Authors! General children's book enthusiasts! Lend us your insights!

We’re running a survey about how people find great books for kids. πŸ“š We would be very grateful if you could spare us 5-10 minutes to share your thoughts. πŸ™
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9 months ago
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SQA set texts discussion guide resource for English teachers Download our free, printable discussion guides to support English teachers with lesson plans around the SQA set texts for National 5 and Higher English.

Check out our SQA set texts discussion guides, designed to support the SQA set texts for National 5 and Higher English. Each guide contains discussion questions, creative writing prompts and suggestions for what to read next.

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9 months ago
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Book sales and other ways to support author events in schools An author visit can be a truly magical experience for pupils, teachers, and authors and book sales can help boost low author incomes. Here's how to help if you can't host a sale alongside your event.

An author visit can be a truly magical experience! Did you know schools can help authors and children get the most out of a visit, by offering support where possible. πŸ‘‡

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10 months ago

Love this! What a fantastic author event for your class @hazelmpinner.bsky.social ☺️

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10 months ago

This is amazing!! What a cool session for the kids!

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10 months ago
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14 books on climate change for adults Discover powerful and inspiring voices on climate change, nature and the environment through these fantastic green reads. We've included a mix of uplifting, informative and honest books on wide-rangi

This #EarthDay explore powerful, honest and hopeful voices on climate, nature and our planet’s future with these must-read green books. 🌍🌱

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10 months ago

Brilliant! We’d be delighted to have you along and please do share with any other colleagues who might be interested! I joined a comics in the classroom session you spoke at last year and thoroughly enjoyed your input!

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10 months ago

Hi Richard- sorry for the slow reply, I was on holiday- sorry you can’t make it along and unfortunately these sessions aren’t recorded but if you book a ticket the slides of our recommendations are sent to everyone after the session. ☺️ Jen

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10 months ago

@richardruddick.bsky.social ☺️

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11 months ago
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Book Discovery: Graphic Novels (Primary) Join Scottish Book Trust for this Book Discovery session to explore a range of contemporary graphic novels.

Exciting upcoming Book Discovery webinar where we will be sharing our top contemporary Graphic Novel picks for Primary Schools. Book your spot below ⬇️ @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social #edusky #booksky

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-disco...

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11 months ago
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Co-labhairt Litearrachd nan Eilean Chuala co-labhairt ann an SteΓ²rnabhagh an-diugh gum feum brosnachadh a thoirt do chlonn gu bhith a' faighinn tlachd bho bhith a' leughadh leabhraichean.

The Reading Schools team is on tour in the Isle of Lewis, working with schools and libraries to boost a reading culture!

Our Reading Schools Project Manager, Liam, spoke to #BBCAlba about tackling the decline in reading for pleasure among young people. πŸ‘‡πŸ“Ί

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