Learning

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.

Head on over to our Learning site to find:

  • Information on our schools events including the Baillie Gifford Schools Programme
  • Information on the Baillie Gifford Big Book Giveaway and bookshop discounts
  • A variety of Learning Resources for all ages
  • Updates on the latest Learning news and events
  • Details of our Outreach work

Sign up for our Schools and Education ebulletins

Get the latest information on our Baillie Gifford Schools Programme and education activities by signing up for our Schools and Education ebulletins. Make sure you place a tick next to ‘Schools & Education Information' to receive the relevant ebulletins.

2022 Baillie Gifford Schools Programme

Monday 22 - Tuesday 30 August 2022

Join us in-person or remotely from your classroom for a packed programme of book events created specially for schools this August. All schools events are free to view, and you can take part by attending in-person, watching live online, or catching up at a time that works for you.   
 
The Baillie Gifford Schools Programme features special events for primary and secondary schools to help keep young minds active and inspired. Events explore a variety of curriculum-led topics from some of the best authors, illustrators and thinkers writing for children and young people today, allowing children to engage with books and stories in a fun and accessible way.  
 
This year, all authors in the Baillie Gifford Schools Programme are appearing live on stage in Edinburgh in our state-of-the-art studios and all events are livestreamed, available to watch live in-person, online and afterwards on-demand. Schools can book free tickets to in-person events using the booking form found on our learning site from 3 May (booking deadline for attending in-person is 14 June).
 
There’s no deadline for booking to watch events online – you can book to watch events on our website from 8 June right up until the event starts or catch up at learning.edbookfest.co.uk following the livestream. More details about booking tickets can be found on page 9 of the 2022 Baillie Gifford Schools Programme. 
 
Baillie Gifford Gala Day - exclusive to primary schools - returns to the Festival on Tuesday 30 August. Thanks to Baillie Gifford, pupils attending in-person can look forward to receiving a free book, which they can get signed, and a free goody bag. They’ll also get the chance to meet some amazing wildlife on-site, use their creative skills to make placards from recycled materials, and the chance to meet some of their favourite authors and book characters.

 

Events are accompanied by learning resources to help you get the most out of your Book Festival experience. Head to our dedicated Learning Site for more information at learning.edbookfest.co.uk/resources
 

Baillie Gifford Big Book Giveaway

In addition to an inspirational events programme, every pupil attending the Baillie Gifford Schools Programme in-person will automatically receive a free title relating to the event they come and see. 
 
Exclusively for schools watching online, we’re offering teachers the chance to win a free book bundle for their school library. More details can be found on our learning site.
 

25% Bookshop Discount for Schools

We are also offering 25% off any books ordered by schools through our independent online bookshop. Teachers can find the specially created Schools page at shop.edbookfest.co.uk/schools-2022. The offer applies to all books featured in the Baillie Gifford Schools Programme and Baillie Gifford Children's Programmes and is valid until 30 September 2021. For more information, see page 2 of the 2022 Baillie Gifford Schools Programme.
 

Adult Programme

Our wide range of informative workshops, creative masterclasses, lively author events and rousing debates aim to inspire and educate, and offer the opportunity to discuss the hot topics of the day. You'll find hundreds of events featuring world-class authors, writers and thinkers in our adult programme. Full programme to be announced on Wed 8 June. 
 

Baillie Gifford Children's Programme

Our renowned Baillie Gifford Children’s Programme encourages children to play with words and engage with books, and offers plenty of opportunities to discover something new. Featuring the best writers and illustrators for children and teens, the programme gives youngsters the chance to explore subjects as diverse as the natural world, art, history and astronomy, in a vibrant and interactive environment. Full programme to be announced on Wed 8 June. 

 

Follow

EBulletins