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    Workshop: Jon Gray & Rafaela Romaya on Creating Beautiful Covers

    Saturday 13 August 10:30 - 14:00

    Workshop: Jon Gray & Rafaela Romaya on Creating Beautiful Covers Book
    Why not try? Close Read: Iain Morrison & Nat Raha on the Poetry of Callie Gardner Close Read: Iain Morrison & Nat Raha on the Poetry of Callie Gardner Sun 28 Aug 17:00 - 18:30
     

    Nick Drnaso: Drawing Inspiration

    Saturday 13 August 13:30 - 14:30

    Nick Drnaso: Drawing Inspiration Book
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    If graphic novels have historically been overlooked by the literary establishment, then Nick Drnaso’s work is changing things. Sabrina was the first graphic novel to be longlisted for the Booker Prize. Now Acting Class confirms Drnaso as one of...
     

    Close Read: Daniel Hahn on Asterix by Goscinny & Uderzo

    Sunday 14 August 17:00 - 18:30

    Close Read: Daniel Hahn on Asterix by Goscinny & Uderzo Book
    Why not try? Workshop: Omar Musa on Writing from Images Workshop: Omar Musa on Writing from Images Fri 19 Aug 13:00 - 15:00
     

    BHP Comics: Killing Time

    Age 14+

    Tuesday 16 August 12:30 - 13:30

    BHP Comics: Killing Time Book
    Why not try? Kalynn Bayron & Renée Watson: YA Superstars from Across the Pond Kalynn Bayron & Renée Watson: YA Superstars from Across the Pond Age 12+ Sun 14 Aug 16:30 - 17:30
     

    BHP Comics: How to Get into Comics

    Age 14+

    Tuesday 16 August 16:00 - 17:00

    BHP Comics: How to Get into Comics Book
    Why not try? Mya-Rose Craig: Birdgirl’s Journey Mya-Rose Craig: Birdgirl’s Journey Age 14+ Sun 21 Aug 14:15 - 15:15
     

    Workshop: Lizzy Stewart on Illustrating Your Reading List

    Wednesday 17 August 10:30 - 12:30

    Workshop: Lizzy Stewart on Illustrating Your Reading List Book
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    Many people keep a list of the books they’ve read, but why not make it an illustrated list? Choose your four favourite books of the year and bring images of their covers to this practical workshop with illustrator, graphic novelist and Book Festival...
     

    Lizzy Stewart: The Female Gaze

    Wednesday 17 August 18:15 - 19:15

    Lizzy Stewart: The Female Gaze Book
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    If you’re interested in artwork and haven’t yet heard of Lizzy Stewart, put her books right at the top of your must-read list. Stewart creates gorgeously written, irresistibly moving accounts of women’s lives. Alison is her first full-length...
     

    Workshop: Lizzy Stewart on Making Your Own Zine

    Saturday 20 August 17:00 - 19:30

    Workshop: Lizzy Stewart on Making Your Own Zine Book
    Why not try? Close Read: Open Book on Memoir Close Read: Open Book on Memoir Mon 22 Aug 13:00 - 14:30
     

    Vivian French & Helen Kellock: The Importance of Visual Literacy

    Tuesday 23 August 16:30 - 17:30

    Vivian French & Helen Kellock: The Importance of Visual Literacy Book
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    Author of numerous books, Vivian French is joined by award-winning illustrator Helen Kellock for a conversation about inspiring an enduring love of books, even in the most reluctant young readers. They share book ideas from picture books suitable for...
     

    Unleash your Creativity with Sita Brahmachari & Natalie Sirett

    Age 13+

    Tuesday 23 August 17:00 - 18:00

    Unleash your Creativity with Sita Brahmachari & Natalie Sirett Book
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    This interactive event around potent young adult novel When Shadows Fall, which tackles grief and mental illness, will include the opening of the Raven Treasure box, revealing some of the meaningful icons in the story. Audiences journey through the...