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    Benjamin Dean: The Village of Rainbow Dreams

    Age 8-12

    Saturday 27 August 10:15 - 11:15

    Benjamin Dean: The Village of Rainbow Dreams Book
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    Following the death of their father and a move to the countryside, Riley and Bea struggle to smile in their new world. But Bea will do anything to make her sister happy – even if it means taking on elected officials to inject some Pride into the...
     

    Spectacular Translation Machine

    Saturday 27 August 10:30 - 14:45

    Spectacular Translation Machine Book
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    Come and join award-winning translators Daniel Hahn and Sarah Ardizzone as they fire up the Spectacular Translation Machine. Over the weekend, Hahn and Ardizzone will turn visitors into collaborators, guiding you through the translation process of a new...
     

    Howard W French: Why Africa is at the Centre of History

    Saturday 27 August 10:30 - 11:30

    Howard W French: Why Africa is at the Centre of History Book
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    The world history you thought you knew is wrong. Howard W French’s Born in Blackness presents a new perspective on modern civilisation – from the point of view of Africa and its people. The impetus for the ‘Age of Discovery’ was not Europe’s...
     

    Walking Tour: Mo Wilde on A Wild Food Diet

    Saturday 27 August 10:30 - 12:00

    Walking Tour: Mo Wilde on A Wild Food Diet Book
    Why not try? Cal Flyn, Matthew Green & Judith Schalansky: Abandoning All but Hope Cal Flyn, Matthew Green & Judith Schalansky: Abandoning All but Hope Wed 17 Aug 11:30 - 12:30
     

    Close Read: Daniel Mulhall on Ulysses by James Joyce

    Saturday 27 August 10:30 - 12:00

    Close Read: Daniel Mulhall on Ulysses by James Joyce Book
    Why not try? Close Read: Chris Power on Denis Johnson's Emergency Close Read: Chris Power on Denis Johnson's Emergency Fri 26 Aug 13:00 - 14:30
     

    Planet Citizen! Create Your Own Planet

    Saturday 27 August 11:00 - 11:45

    Planet Citizen! Create Your Own Planet Book
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    What would the planet look like if you designed it? This was the question Ryan Van Winkle, our Schools Writer in Residence, has been exploring with local pupils as part of Citizen, our long-term creative programme. Drop in anytime between 11:00 and...
     

    Meet Elmer

    All Ages

    Saturday 27 August 11:00 - 11:20

    Meet Elmer Book
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    Meet David McKee’s wonderful Elmer the Patchwork Elephant in real life. Join in with songs and games as we celebrate this classic story of embracing difference and loving who you are!
     

    Ian Eagleton: Confidence, Kindness and Shakespeare

    Age 3-6

    Saturday 27 August 11:30 - 12:30

    Ian Eagleton: Confidence, Kindness and Shakespeare Book
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    Join as author Ian Eagleton reads his beautiful story, Violet’s Tempest, about a girl who manages to overcome anxiety and stage fright. This is a heart-warming story of kindness and finding your inner strength, peppered with the words of Shakespeare....
     

    Erica McAlister: A Bug's World

    Families & 6+

    Saturday 27 August 11:30 - 12:30

    Erica McAlister: A Bug's World Book
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    Did you know that flies can help us solve crimes? Spiders can be astronauts? Moths are the ultimate fashion designers? Discover the extraordinary things that bugs do for us with Dr Erica McAlister, the Natural History Museum’s senior entomologist....
     

    Celebrate Pride with Mama G!

    All Ages

    Saturday 27 August 11:30 - 13:30

    Celebrate Pride with Mama G! Book
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    Join storytelling panto dame Mama G, plus some very special guests, for stories and songs as we celebrate acceptance, inclusion and love on the 50th anniversary of London Pride!