Press Releases

Up-to-date news from the Book Festival press office will be posted here as we have it. Please browse the latest and archive press releases below.

Baillie Gifford Expands Support for Edinburgh International Book Festival

Baillie Gifford Expands Support for Edinburgh International Book Festival
Thu 25 April 2019

The Edinburgh International Book Festival and Baillie Gifford today announced a new three-year partnership focusing on supporting younger visitors to Charlotte Square Gardens in August…

Edinburgh International Book Festival Reveals 2019 Baillie Gifford Schools Programme

Edinburgh International Book Festival Reveals 2019 Baillie Gifford Schools Programme
Thu 25 April 2019

The Edinburgh International Book Festival today launched its Schools Programme, supported by Baillie Gifford, offering 48 exciting and entertaining events for pupils of all ages featuring authors including Cressida Cowell, Jason Reynolds, Laura Bates and Julian Clary with David Roberts…

Edinburgh International Book Festival Presents Citizen at North Edinburgh Arts

Edinburgh International Book Festival Presents Citizen at North Edinburgh Arts
Mon 15 April 2019

Edinburgh International Book Festival today announced two days of activity in May as part of their Citizen programme. Citizen at North Edinburgh Arts on Thursday 9 and Saturday 11 May will feature events and activities for schools and Edinburgh residents, bringing people together to share stories, experiences and ideas of what it means to be a Citizen…