14:00 Catwalk to Jumble Sales with
I took a big bite of spaghetti, slurping like a Dyson to pull in all the random threads.
Sophia Bennett & Sarra Manning
RBS Corner Theatre, £4.50
Age 13+
Sophia Bennett and Sarra Manning are leading writers for young adults with brand new novels. Sophia introduces Ted, the heroine of The Look, whose world is turned upside down when her chance to be a supermodel comes along at the same time as a family crisis. Sarra tells you about Jeane – blogger, dreamer, queen of the jumble sale and star of Adorkable. Expect everything from fame and five inch heels to blogging and snogging. 15:00 Rocks and Fossils with Alan McKirdy
Keren David, Lia’s Guide to Winning the Lottery, 16:30
& Moira McKirdy
RBS Imagination Lab, £4.50
Age 8 - 10
Scotland’s landscape has evolved over the last 3 billion years and by looking at rock formations, minerals, fossils, volcanoes and more, we can find out the whole story. Alan and Moira McKirdy take you on an exciting journey back through time to discover the secrets of the landscape, animals and ice-flows which have shaped the nation. Grab the opportunity to handle the rocks and fossils of all types and ages which tell its story. 15:30 Theresa Breslin & Elizabeth Laird
RBS Corner Theatre, £4.50
Age 11 - 14
This is a fantastic opportunity to meet two award-winning writers and hear about their latest books. Theresa Breslin’s new novel, Spy for the Queen of Scots, is a tale of mystery, plotting and intrigue; Elizabeth Laird’s, The Prince who Walked with Lions, is the true-life tale of a young Ethiopian prince adopted by Queen Victoria. Together they discuss historical characters and share the secrets of how they go about researching and creating a story from the original germ of an idea. 16:30 Cathy Brett & Keren David
RBS Imagination Lab, £4.50
Age 12 - 15
Cathy Brett and Keren David write witty, charming tales with sassy lead characters. Cathy’s latest novel, Verity Fibbs, combines great illustrations with a story of fashion, gaming and mystery. Lia’s Guide to Winning the Lottery by Keren David explores the concept that money can’t buy love but it can buy lots of other pleasant things. Come and learn more about love, life and cool clothes. 17:00 Young Samurai with Chris Bradford
RBS Corner Theatre, £4.50
Age 9 - 12
The Ring of Fire is the final thrilling adventure in the hugely successful Young Samurai series. Join Chris Bradford for the exclusive launch of his last book and to learn what it takes to become a samurai. Witness Chris’ authentic samurai sword display and discover the mystic secrets of the deadly ninja in this all-kicking, all-punching event. 18:30 Lost for Words
RBS Story Box Activities
Free & Drop-in 11:00 – 4:30pm Daily
RBS Imagination Lab, £4.50
Age 10 - 16
Do you ever get stuck with your stories? Do you ever start out full of enthusiasm and then find you just don’t know where to go next? Well, even the most talented of writers can find themselves lost for words and ideas. Join Barry Cunningham, Publisher and Managing Director of Chicken House (and the man who discovered J K Rowling), Philip Reeve, author of Mortal Engines and Goblins and Lydia Monks to discuss how best to get back on track and deal with the frustrations of writer’s block.
The RBS Story Box is our new children’s activity space (it’s no longer in the RBS Children’s Bookshop). It’s open every day - simply pop in to get involved in all sorts of hands-on activities. Guests will join us at different times throughout the Festival to provide some extra special fun including the National Museums of Scotland, Ladybird Books, Click Academy and Edinburgh City Libraries for their Summer Reading Challenge.
Latecomers will not be admitted after the start of events and no refunds will be given. Events are 1 hour long unless otherwise stated and take place in Charlotte Square Gardens.
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