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Hundreds of events for adults, teenagers and children feature authors, illustrators, musicians, poets, politicians, 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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    Through the Forest of Memories with Yijing Li 

    Age 6-10

    Saturday 12 August 10:00 - 11:00

    Through the Forest of Memories with Yijing Li  Book
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    Join author-illustrator Yijing Li as she unravels memories from her childhood, including her voyage to the UK. In her beautiful debut book, Through the Forest, Yijing shows the importance of memories in the winding journey of life. Then, you can share...
     

    Are You Sitting Comfortably?

    Age 3-6

    Saturday 12 August 10:00 - 10:30

    Changed Are You Sitting Comfortably? Book
    Why not try? Workshop: Putting Yourself on the Page with Laura Dockrill Workshop: Putting Yourself on the Page with Laura Dockrill Age 12+ Mon 21 Aug 17:00 - 18:00
     

    Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet: Supertato - The Origin

    Age 3-6

    Saturday 12 August 10:00 - 11:00

    Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet: Supertato - The Origin Book
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    Ever wondered how Supertato got his superpowers? Supertato: Mean Green Time Machine is the latest ‘peel good’ story from dynamic duo, Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet. Charge your flux capacitors and travel back in time to discover your beloved...
     

    Families of Different Shapes and Sizes with Patrice Lawrence

    Age 3-6

    Saturday 12 August 11:15 - 12:15

    Families of Different Shapes and Sizes with Patrice Lawrence Book
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    Every family is different. Every family is special. Come and join this moving celebration of what it means to be family with celebrated author Patrice Lawrence. Patrice introduces her beautiful new picturebook, Is That Your Mama? which recognises that...
     

    Meet Supertato

    All Ages

    Saturday 12 August 11:30 - 12:00

    Meet Supertato Book
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    Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah SUPERTATO! Meet everyone’s favourite veggie superhero and join in with some fruit and veg-themed songs, rhymes, and games. Supertato will also be hap-pea to share high-fives and cuddles and pose for photos!
     

    What Do You See When You Look at a Tree? With Emma Carlisle

    Age 5-8

    Saturday 12 August 11:45 - 12:45

    What Do You See When You Look at a Tree? With Emma Carlisle Book
    Why not try? Rainbow Books: A Storytelling Adventure in Scots and Scottish Gaelic  Rainbow Books: A Storytelling Adventure in Scots and Scottish Gaelic  Age 5-8 Sun 27 Aug 11:15 - 12:15
     

    Goddesses and Heroines with Jean Menzies

    Age 9-12

    Saturday 12 August 12:00 - 13:00

    Goddesses and Heroines with Jean Menzies Book
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    Discover stories of mythical women from across the world with ancient historian and award-winning author Jean Menzies. Find out how Japanese goddess of the dawn Ame-no-Uzume saved the day by dancing; how the Ancient Greek witch Medea defeated a dragon;...
     

    Dig, Dig, Digging with Morag Hood

    Age 3-6

    Saturday 12 August 13:00 - 14:00

    Dig, Dig, Digging with Morag Hood Book
    Why not try? Stomp! Stomp! Stomp! With Alastair Chisholm and Alex Willmore Stomp! Stomp! Stomp! With Alastair Chisholm and Alex Willmore Age 5-8 Sun 13 Aug 10:15 - 11:15
     

    Sophy Henn’s Got Pizazz

    Age 7-10

    Saturday 12 August 13:30 - 14:30

    Sophy Henn’s Got Pizazz Book
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    Meet author-illustrator-superhero Sophy Henn and venture into the world of her hilarious graphic novel-like series Pizazz. In the fabulous 6th adventure, Pizazz vs The Future, the reluctant superhero finds herself battling the baddies in Team Toxic who...
     

    Two Beano Editors Make Mega Mischief

    Age 6+ & Families

    Saturday 12 August 13:30 - 14:30

    Two Beano Editors Make Mega Mischief Book
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    • Watch online
    Come and join the mischief in this interactive session with two Beano comic Editors, Craig Graham and Mike Stirling. Together they’re in charge of making sure that everything in Beano is as funny and naughty as it can possibly be! Mike and Craig...