Learning lies at the heart of everything we do. We aim to foster a love of books, words and reading, and inspire people of all backgrounds and ages to explore new ideas and expand their horizons.

This is your place to find information on Edinburgh International Book Festival’s events for pupils, teachers and education professionals, along with information on the educational events at the heart of our public programme and details of our outreach work.

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The 2023 Baillie Gifford Schools Programme runs from 21-29 August 2023. Thanks to Baillie Gifford, all events for schools are FREE to attend in-person, with selected events available to watch online, either live or on-demand so you can catch up at a time that suits you and your class.

Download the 2023 Baillie Gifford Schools brochure here.

With events exploring a variety of curriculum-led subjects and topics from some of the best authors, illustrators and thinkers writing for children and young people today, taking part in the Book Festival is a fun and accessible way to get children engaging with books and stories: exploring the world around them in a creative and thought-provoking way.

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