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News and activities around the Book Festival in Edinburgh
2020 Schools Programme is live
Get more information on the 2019 Baillie Gifford Schools Programme
Baillie Gifford Schools Programme 2019 Highlights
Explore some of the best moments from the 2019 Festival, including quotes, pictures and stories from schools.
Finding Your Place in the World
American author and king of cool Kwame Alexander shares his top tips for building confidence in young people
2019 Baillie Gifford Schools Programme Launch Highlights
Some top picks from our exciting event celebrating the schools programme
2019 Schools Programme Now Available
Get more information on the 2019 Baillie Gifford Schools Programme
Invitation to Book Festival Baillie Gifford Schools Programme Launch 2019
Find out about our 2019 Schools Programme before anyone else
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