Tag: Edinburgh International Book Festival

Happy Birthday, Gruffalo!

As ever, there are some big names at this year’s Edinburgh International Book Festival – but the biggest star of them all kicked off the annual event in Charlotte Square Gardens yesterday. The Gruffalo came to town to get the party started – which is quite appropriate as the children’s favourite is celebrating his twentieth birthday!

Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson was joined by illustrator Catherine Rayner for her Performing Picture Books event at the Edinburgh Book Festival. Continue reading Happy Birthday, Gruffalo!

Citizen Drop-In: What Does ‘Citizen’ Mean to You?

Citizen Drop-In
Tuesday 20th August 10.30am – 2:30pm
Edinburgh International Book Festival – Charlotte Square Gardens

Edinburgh International Book Festival’s Citizen programme is a long-term creative project working in partnership with organisations across Edinburgh, listening to people’s views about the communities in which they live. Continue reading Citizen Drop-In: What Does ‘Citizen’ Mean to You?

Knit and Natter at North Edinburgh Arts

Join us to knit, enjoy banter and share stories along with Eleanor Thom from the International Book Festival, who will create a story from the day. We’ll be knitting 5″ squares in shades of purple to create a comfort blanket or two which will be donated to St Columba’s Hospice.

Knit & Natter session part of Luminate Festival 2019
Wednesday 15 May 10am – 12noon
Time to chill and enjoy a knit with a great cuppa! All welcome.
No need to book just come along!

https://www.luminatescotland.org/events/knit-natter
Volunteer Edinburgh Luminate: Scotland’s creative ageing organisation

Counting down to Citizen event at North Edinburgh Arts

We hope that Saturday 11 May is in your diary and you can join us for Citizen, an afternoon of sharing stories, eating together and free activities for all ages, from the Super Power Agency Bus which will be parked outside to Citizen Stories, a sharing of stories and audio recordings by local people who have worked with authors Eleanor Thom and Claire Askew. Continue reading Counting down to Citizen event at North Edinburgh Arts

Citizen: Story-sharing group in Muirhouse starts tomorrow

Take part in a new story-sharing group led by author Eleanor Thom! CITIZEN is a new programme exploring what neighbourhood, community and home mean today, by asking the people who know best – you. Continue reading Citizen: Story-sharing group in Muirhouse starts tomorrow

Freedom is the key as Edinburgh International Book Festival programme announced

The Edinburgh International Book Festival is calling upon its authors, participants and audiences to consider the importance of freedom as this year’s programme is announced. Continue reading Freedom is the key as Edinburgh International Book Festival programme announced