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As we can't put on our usual 900+ event Festival this year in our lovely tented village in Charlotte Square Gardens, we've curated a special online edition. From 15-31 August, enjoy events for adults and children for free. Through the magic of technology, we’ll be crossing continents and time zones to beam events from more than 30 countries straight into your home. What’s more, you’ll be able chat with fellow Festival goers via digital chatrooms and take part in Q&A sessions, and you'll even be able to meet the author and get your books signed (selected events).

All events are free and available to watch here on our website. See events below. 'Save your place' on the event page and we'll email you a reminder just before it starts.

Showing events in the Baillie Gifford Children's Programme for ages 0 - 14.

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    Cooking and Drawing up a Storm with Julia Donaldson, Lydia Monks & Sara Ogilvie

    Families & 4+

    Saturday 29 August 10:00 - 10:50

    LD (Learning Disability Friendly Event) Cooking and Drawing up a Storm with Julia Donaldson, Lydia Monks & Sara Ogilvie View event
    You are invited to a performance of The Cook and the King with bestselling children’s author Julia Donaldson, where a very hungry king is struggling to find the perfect chef. In the second bumper Book Festival event with The Gruffalo author, Julia is...

    Money, Money, Money with Rashmi Sirdeshpande

    Age 7+

    Saturday 29 August 11:30 - 12:10

    Money, Money, Money with Rashmi Sirdeshpande View event
    Whether you want to become an entrepreneur, be a savvy shopper, or save and splurge on something you really want, having some dosh in your pocket can be really exciting.

    Sharna Jackson & Robin Stevens: Super Sleuths

    Age 9+

    Saturday 29 August 16:00 - 17:00

    BSL Event Sharna Jackson & Robin Stevens: Super Sleuths View event
    Dynamic detective duos take the lead in both Robin Stevens’s Murder Most Unladylike and Sharna Jackson’s High-Rise Mystery series, and in this event you get to catch up with both authors and hear more about their latest adventures. Death Sets...

    Illustrate your Feelings with Dunja Jogan

    Age 4+

    Sunday 30 August 10:00 - 10:35

    LD (Learning Disability Friendly Event) Illustrate your Feelings with Dunja Jogan View event
    Dunja Jogan’s Felix After the Rain is a wonderful introduction to discussing – and dealing with – feelings. This beautifully illustrated book follows Felix, who hides his sadness in a black suitcase – until one day the suitcase is accidentally...

    Super Scribbles and Canine Capers with Rob Biddulph

    Families & 4+

    Sunday 30 August 11:30 - 12:30

    Super Scribbles and Canine Capers with Rob Biddulph View event
    This year, on 21 May, Rob Biddulph broke the Guinness World Record for the largest online art lesson when 45,611 budding young artists drew a whale alongside the beloved illustrator. Rob's #DrawWithRob videos have had hundreds of thousands of views,...

    A Fantastical Escape with Eoin Colfer, Cressida Cowell & Kiran Millwood Hargrave

    Age 9+

    Sunday 30 August 16:00 - 17:00

    BSL Event A Fantastical Escape with Eoin Colfer, Cressida Cowell & Kiran Millwood Hargrave View event
    In this spectacular event Children’s Laureate Cressida Cowell is joined by the international bestselling author of the Artemis Fowl series, Eoin Colfer, plus a special surprise guest, to talk about how magical adventures and the joys of reading and...

    Brain-fizzing Facts with Emily Grossman

    Age 7+

    Monday 31 August 10:00 - 11:00

    Brain-fizzing Facts with Emily Grossman View event
    Why is your elbow called your funny bone? How could you escape the grip of a crocodile’s jaw? Which animal can breathe through its bottom? Marvel as much-loved broadcaster, STEM ambassador and all-round science superstar Emily Grossman uncovers...

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