Performing Picture Books with Kristina Stephenson
Be inspired by Sir Charlie Stinky Socks creator Kristina Stephenson to act out your favourite picture book
Learning Resources
Kick-start cross-curricular projects and engage your class with our learning resources
Discussing Gender
Girls, Books, Boys, Toys - thinking more inclusively about gender
Building on Author Events
Tips and activities to help you make the most of an author event once back in the classroom or library
How To Prepare for your Author Event
Top tips to help you make the most of an author event with a little preparation
Tales of Our Town: Making Picture Books
Write and illustrate a story about your town in this creative project
It’s Easy Being Green!
Get your class thinking about the environment
Bring the Past To Life with Historical Fiction
Cross-curricular activities using historical fiction as their inspiration
Cross-Curricular Picture Book Projects
Building projects inspired by picture books
Edwin Morgan: A Taste of Poetry
Using Edwin Morgan’s poem The Apple’s Song to inspire discussion and creative writing
Making the Most of Your Book Festival Visit
Useful tips for building on author events back in the classroom
Liz Lochhead: Poetry and Place
A creative writing activity inspired by Liz Lochhead's poem Favourite Place
Mapping Towns and Stories
Theatre maker Ishbel McFarlane gets you thinking about your town in a new way
Developing Stories: ‘Mind’s Eye’ Walk
Author Mike Nicholson takes you on an imaginary walk through your hometown
My Town: The Movie
Writer and People's Historian, Daniel Gray outlines how he uses place as an inspiration for writing
Philippe Sands QC on Human Rights
International Human Rights Lawyer Philippe Sands gets you discussing important issues