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Hundreds of events for adults, teenagers and children feature authors, illustrators, musicians, poets, policians, thinkers, prize-winners and rising stars every August.

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

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    Humza Arshad & Jason Reynolds: Little Badman vs Stuntboy

    Age 9+

    Sunday 21 August 14:30 - 15:30

    Humza Arshad & Jason Reynolds: Little Badman vs Stuntboy Book
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    Have you ever wondered what your superpower would be? Or what you’d do if you found a magical orb which granted wishes? This is your chance to find out. Jason Reynolds’s Stuntboy goes up against Humza Arshad’s Little Badman – who do you think...
     

    How to Make a Book with Becky Davies & Georgina Hanratty

    Age 6-9

    Sunday 21 August 14:30 - 15:30

    How to Make a Book with Becky Davies & Georgina Hanratty Book
    Why not try? Patrice Lawrence: Warrior Queens and the Windrush Patrice Lawrence: Warrior Queens and the Windrush Age 4-7 Sun 21 Aug 11:30 - 12:30
     

    Workshop: Nikita Gill on Finding Your Words

    Age 12+

    Sunday 21 August 16:30 - 17:30

    Workshop: Nikita Gill on Finding Your Words Book
    Why not try? Dean Atta & Juno Dawson: Love in Scotland Dean Atta & Juno Dawson: Love in Scotland Age 14+ Sat 27 Aug 13:30 - 14:30
     

    Challenging Discrimination with Patrice Lawrence & Jason Reynolds

    S2-S5

    Monday 22 August 10:00 - 10:45

    Challenging Discrimination with Patrice Lawrence & Jason Reynolds Book
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    Two megastars of Young Adult literature come together for a special event for teens and schools, exploring class, the justice system and…knitting? New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds introduces his heartfelt urban coming-of-age novel,...
     

    Bookbug

    Age 0-3

    Monday 22 August 10:00 - 10:30

    Bookbug Book
    Why not try? Jarvis: Friendship, Flowers and Fun Jarvis: Friendship, Flowers and Fun Age 3-6 Sun 21 Aug 10:00 - 11:00
     

    Are You Sitting Comfortably?

    All Ages

    Monday 22 August 10:00 - 10:30

    Are You Sitting Comfortably? Book
    Why not try? Itchy Coo’s Big Birthday Hoolie! Itchy Coo’s Big Birthday Hoolie! Families & 6+ Sun 21 Aug 10:00 - 11:00
     

    Bookbug

    Age 0-3

    Monday 22 August 11:00 - 11:30

    Bookbug Book
    Why not try? Joseph Coelho & Fiona Lumbers: Groovy Moves with Luna Joseph Coelho & Fiona Lumbers: Groovy Moves with Luna Age 3-6 Sat 13 Aug 10:15 - 11:15
     

    Discover your Power with Nikita Gill

    S1-S6

    Monday 22 August 11:15 - 12:00

    Discover your Power with Nikita Gill Book
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    These Are the Words is the essential and empowering YA collection from international poetry sensation Nikita Gill. In this event for secondary school pupils, she shares all the hard-won wisdom, advice, and validation you need to heal from your first...
     

    Catherine Rayner: Not Just an Ordinary Bear!

    Age 3-6

    Monday 22 August 11:30 - 12:30

    Catherine Rayner: Not Just an Ordinary Bear! Book
    Why not try? Kate Leiper & Karine Polwart: A Wee Bird Was Watching Kate Leiper & Karine Polwart: A Wee Bird Was Watching Families & 4+ Fri 26 Aug 13:30 - 14:30
     

    Woodland Wonderland

    All Ages

    Monday 22 August 13:00 - 16:30

    Woodland Wonderland Book
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    From 22–26 August we’re bringing the outside inside in the Baillie Gifford Storytime Yurt. Immerse yourself in our beautiful woodland décor, take some time to unwind with the ambient sounds of nature and feel calmed by the atmospheric lighting....