Surviving a Nervous Planet with Matt Haig
Watch Matt Haig's excellent event at the 2019 Book Festival, reflect on the complex relationship between literature and mental health, and try some therapeutic writing exercises.
Key stage 4
Activities suitable for Years 10 and 11
Don Paterson: Poetry and Change
Celebrate National Poetry Day's 2018 theme of 'Change' using a Don Paterson poem as your starting point
Scintillating Science Fiction with Stephen Baxter & Ken MacLeod
SF authors Stephen Baxter and Ken MacLeod give you an insight into the genre
An Interview with Carol Ann Duffy
Carol Ann Duffy talks about her Laureateship and gives advice for aspiring young poets
Philippe Sands QC on Human Rights
International Human Rights Lawyer Philippe Sands gets you discussing important issues
Chris Packham: Force of Nature
Chris Packham explores themes of childhood, struggles and perspective in a 2016 Book Festival event
Laura Bates: Get Talking Feminism
Laura Bates, founder of the Everyday Sexism Project, gives her tips on how to start a discussion on feminism
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A Trio of Storytelling Activities
Video and performance artist Donna Rutherford shares three simple activities focusing on using memories to create stories
Fiction in a Flash
Author Kerry Hudson shares an exercise exploring how to build up stories
Making Stuff Rhyme with Rap
Stanley Odd front man Dave Hook writes about how you can use rap in the classroom
Creating Gripping Graphic Novels
Be inspired by our Graphic Lyrics work to create your own graphic novel
Terry Waite: Finding Inner Strength
Humanitarian Terry Waite explores inner strength and forgiveness as he shares his experience of being a hostage.
Susan Greenfield on the Human Brain
Scientist Susan Greenfield explores the human brain and women in science in an event at the 2013 Edinburgh International Book Festival
John McCarthy: Surviving Freedom
Journalist John McCarthy shares his experience of being held hostage