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Inclusive Stories Festival: Rebecca Burgess and Speak Up!
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Rebecca will be discussing their graphic novel, Speak Up!, what it feels like to be autistic and the different ways you can express yourself if you find it hard to talk. Join Rebecca after this for a little drawing session, in which they will create their own alter-ego character and give some fun ideas (along with templates) on how you could create your own alter-ego to express yourself!
When: Thursday 9 February, 10am (Can't tune in at this time? You can still register to watch the event on demand!)
Who: Special and mainstream schools
Audience: P4 + (age 8+). Please note our audience guidelines should be used as a rough guide only. We encourage you to share events with pupils of all ages and stages if you think they'd enjoy taking part!
Location: Online; we will send you a link to watch the video
Cost: Free
Accessibility information: Videos will be captioned in English
Deadline: Event videos will be available to watch on demand for those registered on the Scottish Book Trust website until Friday 3 March. You can still register to receive a link after the event launches on 9 February.
Registration for this event is now closed. This page is for information only.
About the author
Rebecca Burgess(this link will open in a new window) is a comic artist and illustrator working in the UK, creating award winning published and small press work. Along with drawing comics for their day job, Rebecca also loves drawing webcomics in their free time. Being autistic, they are particularly passionate about bringing more autistic characters into comics and stories! Outside of drawing comics and cuddling their cat, Rebecca also loves playing RPGs with friends, going on deep dives into history and growing vegetables in their humble Bristol garden.