Reading is a great way to inspire little imaginations, educate and have fun as a family. Snuggling up and sharing a story before bed is a routine that many parents enjoy with their children each night and one that I experienced as a child too. The Mini Mes still ask me to read to them from time to time and I'm more than happy to pick up a book and put on some funny voices for the characters!
Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour (organised by Scottish Book Trust) takes the very best UK and international authors directly into schools across Scotland and the UK to inspire a love of reading, writing and illustration. Last year the book tour travelled from as north as the Highlands to as far south as Brighton, encouraging children to pick up a book instead of technology.
Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour (organised by Scottish Book Trust) takes the very best UK and international authors directly into schools across Scotland and the UK to inspire a love of reading, writing and illustration. Last year the book tour travelled from as north as the Highlands to as far south as Brighton, encouraging children to pick up a book instead of technology.
The feedback was incredible with many youths, regardless of ability, appreciating the visits from internationally renowned authors at their schools. Not only were there readings of some fabulous stories but craft activities and songs for a really interactive experience and many library shelves were left bare after the visits as so many were keen to get reading!
Last November young adult author Phil Earle, who wrote award-winning novels including The Bubble Wrap Boy, Being Billy and Saving Daisy, visited secondary schools in Falkirk, East Ayrshire and South Ayrshire. He was able to connect with children by explaining that everyone is a reader, whether it's a book, a comic or a social media update.
He also has some great tips for budding authors which you can view here:
If you want to find out more information on the tour or book in your children's school for a visit you can take a peek at the website.
To celebrate the return of the tour we have a signed copy of Phil Earle's 'The Bubble Wrap Boy' to giveaway - you can enter via the Gleam entry form below.
Answering the question is mandatory but there are additional methods of entry available also.
The giveaway ends at 11.59pm GMT 8th March 2015.
Good luck!
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