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Women are Legends too: Reimaging Fantasy with Laura Bates

Suitable for age 12 - 14

Thursday 21 August 13:30 - 14:15

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Laura Bates gives the inside scoop on Sisters of Fire and Fury, the sequel to her bestselling Sisters of Fury, conjuring a world of old magic, battles, and a mythic showdown - and explores how we can move through fear to find our courage…
 

Become a Brainiac with Prof. Dr. Larissa Suzuki

Suitable for age 9 - 11

Thursday 21 August 16:00 - 17:00

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We use the internet every day to connect with friends, share information, and (let’s be honest) watch funny cat videos… but what exactly is it? And how does it work? Take a journey into the World Wide Web with computer scientist and inventor Prof. Dr…
 

Are You Sitting Comfortably?

Suitable for age 3 - 5

Friday 22 August 10:00 - 10:30

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Join us for a relaxed morning story especially for your littlest readers…
 

Bookbug with Edinburgh Libraries

Suitable for age 3 - 5

Friday 22 August 10:00 - 10:30

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Join Edinburgh Libraries for songs, stories, and rhymes in this fun, interactive Bookbug event, part of Scottish Book Trust's Early Years Programme. Then meet Bookbug for cuddles, high-fives, and photos…
 

Dive into Dragons with Cressida Cowell

Suitable for age 9 - 11

Friday 22 August 10:00 - 10:45

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Join superstar author Cressida Cowell for the launch of How to Train Your Dragon School, the first novel in her Dragon World series for over 10 years!…
 

You're Invited to Acorn Wood!

Suitable for age 0 - 2

Friday 22 August 11:00 - 11:30

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Why not try? That's Not My Zoo with Vanessa Woolf That's Not My Zoo with Vanessa Woolf Suitable for age 0 - 2 Mon 18 Aug 12:00 - 12:30
 

Bookbug with Edinburgh Libraries

Suitable for age 3 - 5

Friday 22 August 11:00 - 11:30

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Join Edinburgh Libraries for songs, stories, and rhymes in this fun, interactive Bookbug event, part of Scottish Book Trust's Early Years Programme. Then meet Bookbug for cuddles, high-fives, and photos…
 

You're Invited to Acorn Wood!

Suitable for age 0 - 2

Friday 22 August 12:00 - 12:30

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Why not try? Meet Supertato Meet Supertato All ages Sun 10 Aug 11:30 - 12:00
 

Scribble & Scrawl with Jill Calder and Justin Davies

Suitable for age 6 - 9

Friday 22 August 13:00 - 14:30

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Get inspired by the sights and sounds in and around the Edinburgh Futures Institute and flex your creative muscles with children’s author Justin Davies and illustrator Jill Calder. Join them on a journey around the Book Festival…
 

Dragon Training with Cressida Cowell

Suitable for age 9 - 11

Friday 22 August 13:30 - 14:30

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Join Cressida Cowell for the launch of How to Train Your Dragon School, the latest novel in her Dragon World series! Hear all about Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third and his dragons and learn some epic writing and drawing tips from Cressida…