1st level – Learning | Edinburgh International Book Festival

Flying High with Chris Hoy and Flying Fergus

4 June 2020

Get inspired by watching cycling superstar Chris Hoy’s Book Festival 2019 event, then join in with our bike-themed activities.

6 April 20206 April 2020

Watch a video of Kristina’s wonderful festival event, then join in with our ideas for interdisciplinary activities!

28 January 201930 January 2019

Learn more about the awesome power of nature with author and science communicator Emily Dodd

14 December 2018

Get drawing crazy creatures with illustrator Barroux

8 November 201815 November 2018

A fun sing-along with hilarious children's author Nick Cope and tips to write your own funny animal stories

11 October 201816 November 2018

Children's poet James Carter gets you thinking about how to incorporate non-fiction poetry into science and nature topics

17 September 201816 November 2018

Get top tips from fantastic authors and be inspired to pick up a pen and get writing

30 July 201816 November 2018

Get excited about your visit to the Book Festival with beautiful colouring sheets created by illustrator Eilidh Muldoon

22 May 2018

Primary pupils will enjoy these events in the Baillie Gifford Schools Programme 2018

26 February 2018

Get ideas for dressing up as your favourite book characters for World Book Day on 1 March

5 February 2018

Funny man Julian Clary shares his advice for creating rib-tickling tales

14 November 20177 December 2017

Children's author and funny man Barry Hutchison gets you writing your own comedic characters

1 November 20178 December 2017

Top children's author Vivian French shares her advice for young writers on how to create characters and stories

4 October 20178 December 2017

Author Sam Gayton helps you to get started writing magical stories

20 September 20178 December 2017

Be inspired by Sir Charlie Stinky Socks creator Kristina Stephenson to act out your favourite picture book