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Showing events in the Baillie Gifford Children's Programme for ages 0 - 18.

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    Kalynn Bayron & Renée Watson: YA Superstars from Across the Pond

    Age 12+

    Sunday 14 August 16:30 - 17:30

    Kalynn Bayron & Renée Watson: YA Superstars from Across the Pond Book
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    Join award-winning US authors Kalynn Bayron (Cinderella is Dead, This Wicked Fate) and Renée Watson (Piecing Me Together, Love is a Revolution) in conversation with the founders of Black Girls’ Book Club, Melissa Cummings-Quarry and Natalie A Carter...
     

    Are You Sitting Comfortably?

    All Ages

    Monday 15 August 10:00 - 10:30

    Are You Sitting Comfortably? Book
    Why not try? It's Busy Party Time! It's Busy Party Time! Age 1-3 Tue 23 Aug 14:00 - 14:30
     

    Make Your Own Marvellous Book!

    Families & 4+

    Monday 15 August 10:00 - 11:00

    Make Your Own Marvellous Book! Book
    Why not try? Chasing the Edinburgh Sirens with Elle McNicoll Chasing the Edinburgh Sirens with Elle McNicoll Age 8-12 Sun 14 Aug 10:00 - 11:00
     

    John Hegley: From A to Zebra, Zombie and Zoom!

    Age 8-12

    Monday 15 August 10:30 - 11:30

    John Hegley: From A to Zebra, Zombie and Zoom! Book
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    Today’s performance is for everyone, even those who think they don’t like poetry! John Hegley will read from his zany, witty and thoughtful poetry collections including the newly refurbished I Am a Poetato, Stanley’s Stick and the unpublished A...
     

    Planting Creative Seeds with Tracey Corderoy

    Age 3-6

    Monday 15 August 11:30 - 12:30

    Planting Creative Seeds with Tracey Corderoy Book
    Why not try? Make Your Own Camper Van with Harry Woodgate Make Your Own Camper Van with Harry Woodgate Age 5-7 Sat 27 Aug 10:00 - 11:00
     

    Maisie Chan: Make a Comic Book Like Danny Chung 

    Age 7-10

    Monday 15 August 12:30 - 13:30

    Maisie Chan: Make a Comic Book Like Danny Chung  Book
    Why not try? The Bolds Go Green with Julian Clary & David Roberts The Bolds Go Green with Julian Clary & David Roberts Age 7-10 Sun 28 Aug 10:00 - 11:00
     

    Jay Hulme: Go Your Own Way

    Age 3-5

    Monday 15 August 13:30 - 14:30

    Jay Hulme: Go Your Own Way Book
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    Smash up stereotypes and choose your own path in this energetic event from poet Jay Hulme. Jay’s bright and brilliant picture book, My Own Way, is all about how there are no limits to what you can do and who you can be. In today’s event, work with...
     

    Tracey Corderoy: A Visit to The One-Stop Story Shop

    Age 5-8

    Monday 15 August 14:30 - 15:30

    Tracey Corderoy: A Visit to The One-Stop Story Shop Book
    Why not try? Upcycled Must-Haves with Maudie Smith Upcycled Must-Haves with Maudie Smith Age 3-6 Sun 14 Aug 10:00 - 11:00
     

    Dr Book Will See You Now

    All Ages

    Tuesday 16 August 10:00 - 13:00

    Dr Book Will See You Now Book
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    Discover your next great read with Edinburgh Libraries’s Dr Book. From an injection of comedy to a healthy dose of horror the doctor has a reading prescription to make everyone feel better. Drop in for a quick and painless consultation and you’ll...
     

    Lauren Ace & Jenny Løvlie: Best Friends Forever

    Age 3-6

    Tuesday 16 August 10:00 - 11:00

    Lauren Ace & Jenny Løvlie: Best Friends Forever Book
    Why not try? Make a Pride Flag with Harry Woodgate Make a Pride Flag with Harry Woodgate Age 5-8 Sat 27 Aug 12:30 - 13:30