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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.
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,...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...