Book Week Scotland is an annual celebration of books and reading. 

This year, it’s taking place across Scotland between 17–23 November with a curated programme of exciting events and activities featuring Scotland’s authors, poets, playwrights, storytellers and illustrators.

As part of the yearly celebrations, Scottish Book Trust released a collection of true stories written by the people of Scotland and focused on the theme of Friendship. With over 70,000 free copies available, the book is also available in audio with the support of RNIB.

Joining Paulina Kuchorew on RNIB Connect Radio is Scott Ferguson, one of the authors featured in this year’s edition of the book.

To find out more about the free Friendship book for this year’s Book Week Scotland as well as all the amazing events taking place across Scotland, visit: Book Week Scotland – Events & Resources - Scottish Book Trust

Image shows the 'Friendship' book sitting up on a pile of copies of the release. The book is bright red with 'Friendship' written in a white contrasting font. Bellow a yellow scrabble tile grid reads: chum, mate, bestie, pal, and caraid.