Pupils at Winchburgh Primary in West Lothian have been treated to the magic of a visit from illustrator Neil Slorance as part of World Book Day celebrations. The visit was arranged by homebuilder Taylor Wimpey East Scotland, which provided funding to the Scottish Book Trust for Live Literature sessions for local communities.
Live Literature, running for over 50 years, inspires a love of reading and writing. It is delivered by the Scottish Book Trust, the national charity that changes lives through reading and writing. Taylor Wimpey is funding 10 sessions for children attending schools across its east and west regions of Scotland. The events coincide with the National Year of Reading, helping pupils find joy in books and encouraging reading for pleasure.
Neil Slorance is a Glasgow-based illustrator and comic artist. He is best known for his work on the award-winning comic Dungeon Fun, his work with Doctor Who comics, and his children's artwork. Neil said: “It was my absolute pleasure to visit and work with Winchburgh Primary, and on such a beautiful day too! I was amazed by the talent shown by the pupils. Seeing their incredible artwork and reading their unique stories really made my day. Keep up the good work!”
Kirsty McGill, Sales and Marketing Director for Taylor Wimpey East Scotland, said: “We are thrilled to partner with Scottish Book Trust and contribute to the celebration of World Book Day 2026. By funding author visits in local schools in areas where we build, we aim to inspire young readers and support Scottish Book Trust’s mission to bring the magic of books to life.”
Marc Lambert, CEO of Scottish Book Trust, added: “It’s fantastic to be able to bring author visits to children thanks to the generous funding of Taylor Wimpey. Taking authors into the heart of schools and communities provides a very valuable and creative experience for children, helping bring to life the magic of books. It also sparks a life-long love of reading, which has been proven to have so many benefits, including increasing attainment levels and boosting wellbeing.”
