Celebrate 10 Years of Read Write Count with Tracey Corderoy and Steven Lenton

This special event is in partnership with Scottish Book Trust, celebrating 10 years of Read Write Count, Scotland's national book-gifting campaign. Get an exclusive first peek at what’s in this year's bags!

Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam are back for a PAW-some new adventure. Join author Tracey Corderoy and illustrator Steven Lenton to find out how the robber dogs turned crime-solving-baking-duo keep saving the day. Expect storytelling, live-drawing, games, and loads of fun as the characters come to life. 

This is a Schools event that is available for livestream only.

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