Book Week Scotland is underway, running from 17th to 23rd November, and Shopmobility Renfrewshire is taking part by giving out free copies of this year’s Book Week Scotland title to anyone hiring a mobility scooter or wheelchair while stocks last.
Now in its fourteenth year, Book Week Scotland brings people of all ages together to celebrate reading through events, activities and contributions from authors, poets, illustrators and storytellers across the country. This year’s theme is Friendship.
Each year, Scottish Book Trust invites the public to share their own stories as part of the ‘Scotland’s Stories’ campaign. A selection appear on the Book Week Scotland website, and some are chosen for inclusion in the annual free Book Week Scotland collection.
Councillor Kenny MacLaren, Chairperson of Shopmobility Renfrewshire, said: “As part of Book Week Scotland Shopmobility Renfrewshire will be handing out copies of the free Book Week Scotland book to everyone who hires a mobility scooter or wheelchair from us.
“Over the past few years I’ve ordered a supply of the free book celebrating Book Week Scotland and distribute it amongst local groups. This year I’ve dropped off a supply of these books with Shopmobility Renfrewshire to let them share this free book with our customers.”
“We are grateful to Cllr Kenny MacLaren for giving us his supply of books and we will be handing out a copy to everyone who hires a wheelchair or mobility scooter with us – until we run out of books,” said Karen Miller, Shopmobility Renfrewshire’s Office Manager and Fundraising Officer.
“Book Week Scotland is a great idea for encouraging people to read more and this year’s free book is excellent and contains some great stories.”
If you would like more information on Book Week Scotland, visit: https://www.scottishbooktrust.com/book-week-scotland/about-book-week-scotland.