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    Oliver Mol: Train Lord

    Sunday 13 August 16:00 - 17:30

    Oliver Mol: Train Lord Book
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    When he was 25, critically acclaimed writer Oliver Mol’s life was derailed by a 10-month migraine. Unable to write and barely able to look at screens, Mol took a job as a train guard in Sydney. This inspired Train Lord: a sensitive and tentative...
     

    Are You Sitting Comfortably?

    Age 3-6

    Monday 21 August 10:00 - 10:30

    Are You Sitting Comfortably? Book
    Why not try? Speak Up! With Dapo Adeola & Nathan Bryon  Speak Up! With Dapo Adeola & Nathan Bryon  Age 4-7 Tue 15 Aug 10:45 - 11:45
     

    The Accessibility of Books

    Thursday 24 August 13:30 - 14:30

    The Accessibility of Books Book
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    • BSL interpreted
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    What steps are being taken for those who face barriers in accessing books, or whose stories are underrepresented in mainstream publishing? Chaired by author and co-founder of the Good Literary Agency, Nikesh Shukla, this event showcases examples of how...
     

    Celebrating Difference with George Webster

    Age 4+ & Families

    Saturday 26 August 11:15 - 12:15

    Celebrating Difference with George Webster Book
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    • Learning disability friendly
    George Webster has presented on CBeebies, starred in Strictly Come Dancing, and become an ambassador for people with Down’s Syndrome. Today he appears alongside his co-author, CBeebies and Something Special producer Claire Taylor, and illustrator, Tim...