Book Week Scotland

During Book Week (19th – 25th Nov 2018), people of all ages and walks of life will come together in libraries, schools, community venues and workplaces to share and enjoy books, reading and writing.

They will be joined in this celebration by Scotland’s authors, poets, playwrights, storytellers and illustrators to bring an exciting, packed programme of events and projects to life. Each year, we theme Book Week Scotland and the theme for 2018 is Rebel.

To find out more about Book Week Scotland or get inspiration for your application, visit Scottish Book Trust www.scottishbooktrust.com/bws-schools

Funding for schools

We have a limited number of grants of £350 to allow you to run creative projects in your school to celebrate Book Week Scotland 2018. Project activities can be held during the run up to Book Week Scotland but should culminate, in the form of an event or celebration, during Book Week Scotland. This year, we are looking for applications from schools that include the following elements:

Projects should align with our theme of Rebel ï‚·
Projects should contain an intergenerational element. Intergenerational practice is when people of younger and older generations come together in purposeful, mutually beneficial activities which promote greater understanding and respect between generations. Our resource Intergenerational Writing can provide you with ideas and tips on how to include an intergenerational element in your project. We also encourage schools to get involved in our Rebel Writing Campaign and this could include intergenerational activities.

About the Rebel Writing Campaign
We are asking primary and secondary pupils across the country to create a piece of personal or collaborative writing inspired by the 2018 theme Rebel! We encourage pupils to either submit a piece of writing based on their own experiences of rebellion or one that is based on stories gathered from older generations. Get your pupils chatting with their parents, grandparents or residents from your local care home. Ask them to connect with each other and share stories about times when they rebelled.
Submit stories gathered as part of your project to the Rebel Writing Campaign. Find out more about the campaign at “Rebel Writing Campaign(external)”: www.bit.ly/IntergenWritingCampaign

Spending your grant
You can spend your grant on experiences and resources that support your project including the purchase of materials and books, author visits, working with creative practitioners, transport and general event costs. For example, £350 would allow you to bring an author into your school for one session as well as run an intergenerational event to gather stories for our Rebel Writing Campaign and purchase Rebel related books for your pupils/library.
See our fantastic Great Rebel Booklist for inspiration at Great Rebel Booklist

How to apply
Please email Kelsey Jubin outlining your project ideas, activities you would like to carry out and any partner organisations or groups you would like to work with.

Please note the deadline for applications for this fund is the 12 September 2018.