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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.
Each day, a Festival author shares an unexpected inspiration or passion. Join them to crack open the curiosity cabinet, revealing the stories behind their books or side projects.
Join award-winning author and illustrator Jarvis to explore his new book, The Boy with Flowers in His Hair. It’s a beautiful, warm and powerful story of a poignant friendship that children will never forget. In this hands-on session, enjoy fun poems,...
The Scots language imprint Itchy Coo was launched at the Edinburgh International Book Festival in 2002. 20 years and many much-loved titles later, it’s time to party! Join co-founding authors Matthew Fitt and James Robertson and special guests in this...
In a town on the Scottish borders, a child waits fearfully for the second coming. As she grows, she begins to question the way her religion infiltrates every corner of her life. Ali Millar introduces her debut memoir The Last Days about growing up as a...
Join writer and performer Jordan Stephens and illustrator Beth Suzanna for a heart-warming and exciting picture book event, celebrating the power of family bonds, the joy of making new friends and the importance of finding what makes you feel whole....
Meet Julia Donaldson’s most famous creation, Festival favourite the Gruffalo! Join in with songs, dancing and games, and don’t miss the chance to give the Gruffalo a cuddle or a high five.
Awarding-winning author Patrice Lawrence returns to the Festival with two heart-warming picture books: Granny Came Here on the Empire Windrush and Our Story Starts in Africa. Meet Ava and Paloma in an interactive storytelling session on family histories...
It has been a century since The Waste Land, T S Eliot’s revolutionary poetic vision of modern civilisation, was published. To coincide with this anniversary, biographer and poet Robert Crawford has completed the second volume of his definitive...