Edinburgh
News and activities around the Book Festival in Edinburgh
Finding Your Place in the World
American author and king of cool Kwame Alexander shares his top tips for building confidence in young people
Bestselling ‘The Hate U Give’ Author Angie Thomas in Special Book Festival Event
The American rapper-turned-writer introduces the follow-up to her smash hit YA success
Codename F needs YOU!
Share your thoughts on what freedom means to you and be featured in a special Book Festival event
Codename F event reveal – Helena Duggan & Christopher Edge: Quirky Adventures
Our Year of Young People co-programmers explain why they designed this event for 10 to 14 year olds
Codename F event reveal – Alexis Deacon & Joe Todd-Stanton: Gripping Graphic Novels
Our Year of Young People co-programmers explain why they designed this event for 8-12 year olds
Codename F event reveal – Hayley Barker & Mary Watson: Fighting for the Future
Our Year of Young People co-programmers explain why they designed this event for teens
Codename F event reveal – Freedom to Be Heard
Our Year of Young People co-programmers explain why they designed this special event for all ages
Codename F event reveal – Barroux & Michael Morpurgo: War Force
Our Year of Young People co-programmers explain why they designed this event for families
Codename F event reveal – Julia Donaldson & Lydia Monks: Perfect Picture Books
Our Year of Young People co-programmers explain why they designed this event for 4-7 year olds
Codename F event reveal – Tense Thrillers with Sarah Mussi & Nikesh Shukla
Our Year of Young People co-programmers explain why they designed this event for teens
Codename F event reveal – Islands and Oceans with Julia Green & Elizabeth Laird
Our Year of Young People co-programmers explain why they designed this event for school pupils
Codename F event reveal – David Walliams: Big Laughs
Our Year of Young People co-programmers explain why they designed this event for families
Baillie Gifford Schools Programme 2018 – Changes to Printed Programme
Please take note of the changes to several events from the details listed in the printed brochure
Event Highlights for High Schools
Secondary school students will enjoy these events in the Baillie Gifford Schools Programme 2018