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Draw Along with Tom Morgan-Jones

Posted on 22 October 201815 November 2018
Top illustrator and author Tom Morgan-Jones shows you how to draw his comical character, Norman the Norman, from Philip Ardagh's book series.
  • 2nd level
  • Authors
  • Illustration
  • Key stage 2

Fantastical Fiction with Ade Adepitan and Gill Arbuthnott

Posted on 24 September 201816 November 2018
Learn how to write wacky, fantastical stories based in reality with top tips from two brilliant children's authors
  • 2nd level
  • Authors
  • Creative writing
  • Key stage 2

Guest Review: Helen Pankhurst & Fern Riddell at the Book Festival

Posted on 19 September 201819 September 2018
Competition winner Katrina Lambert shares her thoughts on one of the events in the 2018 Book Festival's 'Revolting Women' strand
  • All Levels
  • Authors
  • Feminism
  • Festival

Children’s Authors Share their Writing Top Tips

Posted on 17 September 201816 November 2018
Get top tips from fantastic authors and be inspired to pick up a pen and get writing
  • 1st level
  • 2nd level
  • Authors
  • Creative writing
  • Festival

Dystopian Dramas with Julie Bertagna & William Sutcliffe

Posted on 15 June 201816 November 2018
Authors Julie Bertagna and William Sutcliffe get to grips with the issues in their YA dystopian novels
  • 3rd / 4th level
  • Authors
  • Creative writing
  • Key stage 3

Codename F event reveal – Helena Duggan & Christopher Edge: Quirky Adventures

Posted on 7 June 20181 June 2018
Our Year of Young People co-programmers explain why they designed this event for 10 to 14 year olds
  • Authors
  • Edinburgh
  • Festival

Codename F event reveal – Alexis Deacon & Joe Todd-Stanton: Gripping Graphic Novels

Posted on 7 June 20181 June 2018
Our Year of Young People co-programmers explain why they designed this event for 8-12 year olds
  • Authors
  • Edinburgh
  • Festival

Codename F event reveal – Hayley Barker & Mary Watson: Fighting for the Future

Posted on 7 June 20181 June 2018
Our Year of Young People co-programmers explain why they designed this event for teens
  • Authors
  • Edinburgh
  • Festival

Codename F event reveal – Barroux & Michael Morpurgo: War Force

Posted on 7 June 20181 June 2018
Our Year of Young People co-programmers explain why they designed this event for families
  • Authors
  • Edinburgh
  • Festival

Codename F event reveal – Julia Donaldson & Lydia Monks: Perfect Picture Books

Posted on 7 June 20181 June 2018
Our Year of Young People co-programmers explain why they designed this event for 4-7 year olds
  • Authors
  • Edinburgh
  • Festival

Codename F event reveal – Tense Thrillers with Sarah Mussi & Nikesh Shukla

Posted on 7 June 20181 June 2018
Our Year of Young People co-programmers explain why they designed this event for teens
  • Authors
  • Edinburgh
  • Festival

Codename F event reveal – Islands and Oceans with Julia Green & Elizabeth Laird

Posted on 7 June 20181 June 2018
Our Year of Young People co-programmers explain why they designed this event for school pupils
  • Authors
  • Edinburgh
  • Festival

Codename F event reveal – David Walliams: Big Laughs

Posted on 7 June 20181 June 2018
Our Year of Young People co-programmers explain why they designed this event for families
  • Authors
  • Edinburgh
  • Festival

Baillie Gifford Schools Programme 2018 – Changes to Printed Programme

Posted on 28 May 201813 June 2018
Please take note of the changes to several events from the details listed in the printed brochure
  • Authors
  • Edinburgh
  • Festival

Event Highlights for High Schools

Posted on 22 May 2018
Secondary school students will enjoy these events in the Baillie Gifford Schools Programme 2018
  • 3rd / 4th level
  • Authors
  • Edinburgh
  • Festival
  • Senior phase

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