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Autumn Programme:
Two Fantastic Children's Author Events for P5-S4

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We are very excited to present our 2008 Autumn events programme with some of the best names in children’s and young adult’s fiction.

Malorie Blackman

Age group: S1-S4
Date: 25th November 2008
Time: 10.30am
£1/pupil. Accompanying teachers free.
Venue: Filmhouse Cinema, Lothian Road, Edinburgh
Double Cross by Malorie Blackman (Doubleday)
Join award-winning author Malorie Blackman at the Filmhouse cinema to find out all about her new book, Double Cross, the latest in the Naughts and Crosses series. This is Malorie’s only visit to Scotland for the launch of Double Cross! Malorie will be telling you all about the making of the series and why she decided to write add a fourth book to a trilogy. This is also a unique opportunity to get your books signed.

Kenneth Steven

Age group: P5-P7
Date: 10th December
Time: 10.30am
FREE
Venue: Scottish Book Trust, Sandeman House, Edinburgh
The Santa Maria by Kenneth Steven (Argyll Press)
Join Scottish poet, storyteller and author Kenneth Steven for an hour of stories and poems. Come along and find out more about his book The Santa Maria, a wonderful tale of treasure from the Hebrides! Bring your own questions and Kenneth will be very happy to answer them.