Jonathan Stroud (children's event)

Cathy Cassidy (2011 event) In this exciting event Cathy Cassidy gave a sneak preview of her brand new book, Marshmallow Skye… Anne Fine reading her story As The Proverb Goes... Part of an engaging and varied series of podcasts of leading authors reading their stories, poems or essays on the theme of ‘Elsewhere’… Michelle Paver (children's event) Michelle Paver's book signing queues are getting almost as long as Jacqueline Wilson's and her Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series has become a massive hit with children; full of ancient artefacts and tales of survival. Listen to this exciting event… Jacqueline Wilson (2011 Event) Jacqueline Wilson always wanted to be a writer and wrote her first ‘novel’ when she was only 9. Since those early days she’s gone on to write over forty books, won many prestigious awards and created iconic characters such as Tracey Beaker… Anthony Browne (2010 Event) Learn about the importance of visual literacy with a master creator of picture books. Children’s Laureate Anthony Browne led this 2010 CPD event as part of our 2010 RBS Schools Programme - it's an… John Green (2010 event) On 15 August droves of enthusiastic fans were treated to a visit from American teen novel master John Green. In a stroke of genius he arranged a meet-up beforehand for the Edinburgh-based fans in his audience...! The result: an unbeatably friendly and… Charlie Higson (children's event) Charlie Higson brings the latest ingenious instalment of his Young Bond series to the Book Festival in 2006. Hear about the thrilling teenage exploits of the world's most enigmatic spy in Blood Fever. Suitable for 10-14 year olds… Debi Gliori reading Once Upon a Time Children's writer and illustrator Debi Gliori reading her story Once Upon a Time as part of our series of podcasts on the theme of 'Elsewhere'… Louise Rennison (children's event) Louise Rennison is splendidly wild, as are her characters. In this event she gives her legions of teenage fans the details of the final instalment of Georgia Nicolson?s adventures revealing what?s next for the Ace Gang and whether Dave the Laugh ever… Carol Ann Duffy (children's event) Our new Poet Laureate is as always provocative and heart-rending in equal measure. Her flair for language is nothing short of breathtaking. Listen to her event and be transported - best listened to with nothing to distract you from the warmth, the flow…