Supporting your child with dyslexia: what support do you need and what can help? Join us on 1 May in Hamilton at 7pm.
dyslexiascotland.org.uk/events?eventId… Duncanrig Secondary Carluke High School Hamilton Grammar Lanark Grammar School

Neurodivergent characters in YA fiction: who is being represented? Blogpost by charl (she/her) based our research with Scottish Book Trust BookTrust National Literacy Trust. Learn more here: scottishbooktrust.com/articles/neuro… UoELiteracyLab Moray House School of Education and Sport UoE CAHSS News

Good news! As a thank you for your support and/or in a desperate attempt to sustain interest, I’m going to give away 5 SIGNED copies of HOW TO STOP THE END OF THE WORLD.

All you lovely people need do is follow me & RT this tweet. Good luck! (UK only - winners chosen 29/04) 🙏

Want to save some libraries? Please sign this petition.

Join expert Caspar Addyman for a webinar on laughing babies on Wednesday 17 April, 4–5pm.

Look back at the evolutionary origins of humanity through the wonder-filled eyes of infants and gain a hopeful perspective on the challenges of modern parenthood.

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This morning I decided to a very quick count of the students who used the #library from when I opened (7:15 am) to 8 am. Well over 200, which is a reminder of the importance of #school #libraries & how many kids rely on them on a daily basis.
#greatschoollibraries

Thank you everyone at The Rocketship Bookshop in Salisbury The Rocketship Bookshop for making my visit so special! Delighted to introduce you to Frida and sign some books 🙏💜 Here's a lil vid of my trip, what a beautiful shop - picture book heaven!

The last Tiger Warrior book is also coming out 6th June! CLASH OF THE DRAGON MASTERS where Jack will face his nemesis one more time! Hachette Children's Group

This series is tried, tested, loved and read to pieces in the classroom. Absolute class and the development of both plot and characters is exceptional. ♥️ Tim Probert

If you’re ever on the A1 driving between the south / north, did you know that a mere 10 mins detour can take you to Wonderland Bookshop??
There is a very convenient carpark and a delightful ice cream shop round the corner.

It is the most perfect way to break up your journey!

Jamie Smart One of the best things about the amazing Scottish Book Trust #LiveLiterature scheme is it sets minimum reasonable rates & expectations for events. The magical phrase “I follow the LiveLit rate of £x plus expenses for a 1hr session” saves you any amount of awkward haggling/guilt…

An alphabet I made to celebrate the UK paperback edition of my book 'The Little Wooden Robot and the Log Princess' which came out yesterday from Templar Books . Links for the book are at tomgauld.com

Book shops! I’m getting A LOT of messages from people wanting a copy of Glitter Boy, thanks to this lovely tweet from the KWEEN!

If you do international shipping would you put a link below plz or share Mariah’s message with your details? I’m reluctant to send ppl to Amazon! 💓

'The Little Wooden Robot and the Log Princess' is out today as a paperback from Templar Books in the UK. Get it from your local bookshop if you can, or online at the links here: tomgauld.com

We made some pin badges to celebrate my new paperback. I have one to give away. Share the post below for a chance to win it (UK only, I'm afraid).

Love this book so much and it’s great for reading with a mixed age group. So glad to see it out in paperback and find a wider audience.

Last few weeks: Scotland's biggest-ever survey of dyslexic adults closes on 5 May. Find out more and link to the survey from our website. University of Glasgow.
dyslexiascotland.org.uk/dyslexia-frien…

Did you know that Scots and English can be considered as much separate languages as Norwegian and Danish?

Find out more in this fascinating new article on Scots and bilingualism by Emily Hay. scottishbooktrust.com/articles/scots…