Grampian Children’s Book Award

The idea to organise a Book Award specifically for secondary school children in Grampian was conceived by librarians in school and public libraries in 2004. The aim was to organise a book event toon meer for pupils in S1-S3 and in doing so, promote literacy, reading for pleasure, and a love of books. So many children, having been avid readers in primary school, suddenly find other "interesting" activities when they join secondary school. A book award aimed at young people at this particular age gives keen readers, regardless of ability, the opportunity to share their passion for reading with their peers and encourage them to read the shortlisted books on display in their school and public library. Most importantly, the book award is open to readers of all abilities. toon minder