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Reading Schools Week

Register to take part in a five-day celebration of all things Reading Schools!

In February 2026, we’ll be marking the first ever Reading Schools Week, a five-day extravaganza designed to celebrate the incredible activity taking place in Reading Schools across the country.

You’re invited to join in and connect with hundreds of other Reading Schools nationwide by taking part in daily games and challenges, sharing ideas, and having fun with books and stories!

You can expect inspirational videos from authors, interactive daily challenges to get both learners and staff excited about reading and writing, opportunities to spotlight your pupils’ achievements, the chance to win some fantastic spot prizes – including an author visit to your school – and much more. 

Open to every school, the week is a (free and optional) way to celebrate the joy of reading for pleasure with a network of schools that have the same goals. It’s all about fun, inspiration, and connection – and you might even capture some great evidence for your Reading Schools accreditation along the way. 

Get involved

What: Reading Schools Week 2026

When: 2–6 February 2026

Who: All primary and secondary schools in Scotland, including:

About the registration process

To register for Reading Schools Week, we recommend first making sure your school is signed up to the Reading Schools programme. If you haven’t joined yet, you can do so here: Sign up to Reading Schools.

As part of the registration process for Reading Schools Week, you’ll be asked to answer three questions. These will require a little thought and preparation, so it’s worth considering them in advance:

  1. What challenge would your Reading Leadership Groups like to suggest for Pupil Takeover Day to share with schools across Scotland? It could be anything to do with books, reading for pleasure, creative writing, and more!

  2. What’s your top tip to another school considering joining Reading Schools? (If you have not yet started your Reading Schools journey, just answer with N/A)

  3. What activity or achievement are you most proud of about Reading Schools in your school? (If you have not yet started your Reading Schools journey, just answer with N/A)

Once you’ve submitted your responses, you’ll receive a confirmation email letting you know you’re successfully registered for Reading Schools Week. You’ll also get regular updates from the Reading Schools team with tips and resources to help you prepare for the week’s activities.

How: Register now to receive access to all information and resources that you’ll need to participate in Reading Schools Week.

Register for Reading Schools Week 2026

Please note that this link takes you to Scottish Book Trust’s website. Please remember to use your Scottish Book Trust log in when registering for Reading Schools Week.

If you have questions about Reading Schools Week, please contact readingschools@scottishbooktrust.com.