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Gaelic Bookbug

Suitable for age 0 - 2

Wednesday 13 August 10:00 - 10:30

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Halò a h-uile duine! Join our friends from Scottish Book Trust for Gaelic songs, rhymes and stories in this special Gaelic Bookbug Session. This session will feature the books included in the Gaelic Bookbug Bags. All welcome, no prior knowledge of Gaelic…
 

Words from the Wards: The Exhibition

Wednesday 13 August 10:00 - 21:00

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Following the success of the Words from the Wards project, we worked with Edinburgh College of Art students to illustrate the collected stories. Join us to view the stories and illustrations side by side in our new festival gallery…
 

Mona Arshi, Jackie Kay & Karen McCarthy Woolf: Nature Matters

Wednesday 13 August 10:15 - 11:15

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Why not try? Scottish Writing is Thriving: A Sparkling Showcase Scottish Writing is Thriving: A Sparkling Showcase Wed 13 Aug 13:45 - 15:00
 

Clare Hunter & Callum Robinson: With Our Hands

Wednesday 13 August 10:30 - 11:30

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From wood to thread, Callum Robinson and Clare Hunter both explore the powerful stories held within crafted objects…
 

A L Kennedy: Small Kind Details

Wednesday 13 August 11:00 - 12:00

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Kennedy (author, comedian, and longtime BBC radio writer and host) joins us to discuss the real heart of her novel: the nature of justice and mercy, and the power of hope and kindness…
 

Open Book Shared Reading

Wednesday 13 August 11:00 - 12:00

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Join Open Book Lead Readers for an informal and relaxed shared reading session. Each session will explore a chapter from a de but book from this year's Festival programme. No experience necessary, all reading materials will be provided on the day…
 

Singing and Stories with Mr Men Little Miss

Suitable for age 3 - 5

Wednesday 13 August 11:00 - 11:30

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Join storyteller George in a gentle Mr Men Little Miss story journey. Perfect for young children, you’ll find lots of live music, nursery rhymes, sensory participation, action, and movement – and classic characters from the much-loved Mr Men Little Miss……
 

Gaelic Bookbug

Suitable for age 0 - 2

Wednesday 13 August 11:00 - 11:30

Gaelic Bookbug Find out more
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Halò a h-uile duine! Join our friends from Scottish Book Trust for Gaelic songs, rhymes and stories in this special Gaelic Bookbug Session. This session will feature the books included in the Gaelic Bookbug Bags. All welcome, no prior knowledge of Gaelic…
 

Sarah Moss: Exits and Entrances

Wednesday 13 August 11:30 - 12:30

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Why not try? Ali Smith: Brave New Words Ali Smith: Brave New Words Sun 17 Aug 15:15 - 16:15
 

Fresh Words: Jenny Brown Debut Writers Over 50

Wednesday 13 August 12:00 - 13:00

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Be the first to discover the literary stars of the future. In partnership with Scottish Book Trust and other leading talent spotters across the UK, this lively lunchtime event showcases electrifying new voices, so grab your seat before everyone else does…