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Edinburgh International Book Festival Announced Online Schools Programme for 2021

Edinburgh International Book Festival Announced Online Schools Programme for 2021
Wed 26 May 2021

The Edinburgh International Book Festival today announced a fully online programme of live events for primary and secondary school pupils this August. The Baillie Gifford Schools Programme offers daily talks and readings for P1 to S6 pupils from 23 – 31 August all of which are free to view and are accompanied by a learning resource. The popular Baillie Gifford Gala Day for primary pupils returns on 31 August with eight events specially curated for younger audiences. All events can be watched live, wi…