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    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,...
     

    Passion Projects

    Monday 22 August 10:00 - 10:15

    Passion Projects Book
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    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.
     

    Bookbug

    Age 0-3

    Monday 22 August 10:00 - 10:30

    Bookbug Book
    Why not try? Jay Hulme: Go Your Own Way Jay Hulme: Go Your Own Way Age 3-5 Mon 15 Aug 13:30 - 14:30
     

    Are You Sitting Comfortably?

    All Ages

    Monday 22 August 10:00 - 10:30

    Are You Sitting Comfortably? Book
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    Start your day off with a magical half hour of stories for children and families. Appearing today: James Robertson.
     

    Charles Clover & Laline Paull: Secrets of the Ocean

    Monday 22 August 10:15 - 11:15

    Charles Clover & Laline Paull: Secrets of the Ocean Book
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    Deepen your understanding of the sea and its inhabitants in this conversation with Charles Clover and Laline Paull. In Rewilding the Sea, a follow up to his acclaimed book on the environmental impact of overfishing, Clover explains how we can save our...
     

    Close Read: Chitra Ramaswamy on Austerlitz by W G Sebald

    Monday 22 August 10:30 - 12:00

    Close Read: Chitra Ramaswamy on Austerlitz by W G Sebald Book
    Why not try? Workshop: Daniel Hahn on Translation Workshop: Daniel Hahn on Translation Mon 15 Aug 17:00 - 19:00
     

    Bookbug

    Age 0-3

    Monday 22 August 11:00 - 11:30

    Bookbug Book
    Why not try? Catherine Lindow & Ross MacKay: Making a Bad Day a Bit Better! Catherine Lindow & Ross MacKay: Making a Bad Day a Bit Better! Age 3-5 Fri 19 Aug 10:00 - 11:00
     

    Shaping Scotland's Stories: New Voices Showcase

    Monday 22 August 11:00 - 12:15

    Shaping Scotland's Stories: New Voices Showcase Book
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    Get a taste of Scotland’s new literary voices and the publishers responsible for bringing their stories to the world. Scottish broadcaster and author Sally Magnusson is joined by a fantastic line-up of authors and their publishers for a discussion on...
     

    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
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    Bear is walking through the forest when he comes across another bear, then another and another. They all look different, but do they have more in common than they think? Could they be friends? Join author and illustrator Catherine Rayner to explore this...