SCHOOLS PROGRAMME

2017

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Monday 27th February 2017

Biggest Book Show on Earth Glasgow Royal Concert Hall 10.30am – 11.45am Primary 4 – 7

The Biggest Book Show on Earth hits Glasgow for a celebration of books and reading with an all star line up of authors and illustrators to ignite children’s imaginations. Dressing up as your favourite character encouraged! More info: www.worldbookday.com/videos/biggest-book-show-on-earth

Cressida Cowell: How to Train Your DragonThe Mitchell Library 1.30pm – 2.30pm Primary 5 – 7

Cressida Cowell is an English children’s author, best known for her hugely popular ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ series, which has also become an award-winning film. Have you ever wondered if dragons really exist? Find out here! More info: www.cressidacowell.co.uk

Big Kids Twister: Books Are Magic Parkhead Library 9.30am – 10.15am, 10.45am – 11.30am and 1.30pm – 2.15pm Pre 5 This is a storytime with a real difference in the form of a moving, speaking balloon prop, created by ‘Big Kid Twister’. Sure to engage all young children’s imagination and creativity.More info: www.bigkidtwister.com

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Tuesday 28th February 2017

Mrs Mash Parkhead Library 9.30am – 10.15am, 10.45am – 11.30am and 1.30pm – 2.15pm Pre 5

Join Mrs Mash the Storytelling Cook with her trolley full of scrumptious stories, catchy songs and lots of joining in food themed fun for the wee ones! More info: www.mrsmash.com

Amnesty International The Mitchell Library 10.00am – 11.00am and 1.00pm – 2.00pmPrimary 3 - 4The Amnesty International’s Human Rights Education Team present a creative session based on their award-winning illustrated Universal Declaration of Human Rights ‘We Are All Born Free’. Using illustrations by Axel Scheffler, Korky Paul and other talented artists, children will gain an understanding of their rights and explore ideas of freedom, fairness and empathy for others. Teachers attending will receive a copy of ‘We Are All Born Free’ as well as an activity pack and teachers’ notes. ‘We Are All Born Free’ explains the importance of human rights through truly beautiful illustrations. It is clear, simple and uplifting and makes it very easy to raise difficult subjects, even with young children.

Sir Chris Hoy: Flying FergusThe Mitchell Library 10.00am – 11.00am Primary 3 – 4

‘Flying Fergus’ is an action-packed series of cycling adventures featuring nine-year-old Fergus Hamilton and his friends as he travels back and forth to a parallel universe where cycling is banned and his dad is trapped by the evil King Woebegot. Olympic champion, Sir Chris Hoy MBE was born and raised in Edinburgh. He won his first world medal in 1999 – a silver in the Team Sprint – andhas won 11 World and two Commonwealth titles to date, becoming Great Britain’s most successful Olympic athlete of all time He’s passionate about family, cycling and doing your best. More info: www.chrishoy.com

Emily Dodd: Ollie and the OtterThe Mitchell Library 10.00am – 11.00am and 1.00pm – 2.00pmPrimary 1 – 2

Emily Dodd is passionate about science, wildlife and storytelling. She is a screenwriter for CBeebies programme ‘Nina and the Neurons’ and is the author of many fiction and non-fiction children’s books including ‘Can’t-Dance-Cameron’ and ‘The Grouse and the Mouse’. Her brand new story Ollie and the Otter is a brilliant tale about doing what you love. In Emily’s interactive storytelling session, readers can meet Ollie the osprey, Rory the otter and a host of other loveable Scottish birds and animals in the picturesque Scottish Highlands. A brilliant, engaging story full of fun sounds.

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Tuesday 28th February 2017

Barry Hutchison: Beaky Malone, World’s Greatest LiarThe Mitchell Library 10.30am – 11.30am and 1.30pm – 2.30pmPrimary 5 – 6

As someone who makes stuff up for money, Barry Hutchison is a professional liar! However, he is not the world’s greatest liar - that honour is reserved for Beaky Malone, the star of Barry’s hilarious new book series. Find out how Beaky’s life is turned upside-down when he steps inside the world’s only truth-telling machine, then journey with him on the World’s Worst School Trip in this laugh-out-loud event.

James Robertson and Katie Leiper: The Book of the HowlatThe Mitchell Library 10.30am – 11.30am and 1.30pm – 2.30pmPrimary 3 – 4

James Robertson is one of Scotland’s most significant writers and Kate Leiper is an artist and illustrator. ‘The Book of the Howlat’ is the enchanting retelling of one of Scottish literature’s most famous poems – originally written in the 1440s. Believing himself to be ugly, a young owl (howlat) decides to speak to the most handsome bird of all, the peacock, and ask his help so that Nature can change him, however the howlat’s initial joy turns to unbearable arrogance at his new-found beauty, and drastic action must be taken . . .

Caighlin Smith: Children of IcarusThe Mitchell Library 10.30am – 11.30am and 1.30pm – 2.30pmS 3+

Caighlan Smith is a 22 year old Young Adult Fantasy author from Newfoundland, Canada, currently residing in Scotland to complete a Fantasy MLitt at the University of Glasgow. Smith’s first novel was signed by a Canadian publisher when she was eighteen, and her fifth novel, Children of Icarus, was released with UK publisher Curious Fox and American publisher Switch Press summer 2016.

Smith will give a reading from her first series, ‘Surreality’, and a reading from ‘Children of Icarus’, followed by a Q&A and author talk about being published as a teenager, the writing and publishing process, and being an international author in the UK. An event for young adult, fantasy, and mythology fans, as well as young aspiring writers.

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Tuesday 28th February 2017

Artie Conan Doyle and the Gravediggers’ Club: Robert J. HarrisThe Mitchell Library 1.00pm – 2.00pm Primary 6 - 7

A ghostly lady in grey. The paw prints of a gigantic hound. This case can only be solved by the world’s greatest detective. No, not Sherlock Holmes! Meet boy-detective Artie Conan Doyle, the real brains behind Sherlock Holmes. Put your detective skills to the test as you dive into Artie’s first case with Robert J. Harris. Uncover the clues and discover the secrets of the mysterious Gravediggers’ Club... More info: www.harris-authors.com

Big Kids Twister: Books Are Magic Parkhead Library 9.30am – 10.15am, 10.45am – 11.30am and 1.30pm – 2.15pmPre 5

This is a storytime with a real difference in the form of a moving, speaking balloon Primaryop, created by ‘Big Kid Twister’. Sure to engage all young children’s imagination and creativity.More info: www.bigkidtwister.com

Wednesday 1st March 2017

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Tim Archbold Tappety Tam and Clarty-JimThe Mitchell Library 10.00am – 11.00am and 1.00pm – 2.00pmPrimary 2 Writer and illustrator Tim Archbold introduces his quirky new characters, Tappety Tam Fairley and Clarty-Jim McCloud for some funny Scottish storytelling and drawing. Then join in and get a chance to invent and draw your own silly story character. The books are both set in Scotland and explore Scottish language, history and culture. Tim Archbold has been an illustrator for 30 years, contributing to more than 100 children’s books. Tim Archbold’s quirky, spontaneous style of illustration spills over into his writing and he particularly enjoys writing and illustrating funny stories for young readers. More info: www.scottishbooktrust.com/Primaryofile-author/105038

Margot & Me with Juno Dawson The Mitchell Library 10.00am – 11.00am and 1.00pm – 2.00pmS 2 – 4

Join author of teen fiction Juno Dawson to celebrate her new novel ‘Margot & Me’, a powerful wartime romance with a moving storyline of coping with grief, whilst exploring women’s and gay rights over the last century. With independent, bold and feminist characters struggling against the constraints of their era, Margot & Me is set to be Juno Dawson’s most arresting literary achievement to date.

Alison Murray: Hare and TortoiseThe Mitchell Library 10.00am – 11.00am and 1.00pm – 2.00pmPrimary 1 – 2

Join award–winning author/illustrator Alison Murray, who will read from her latest picture book ‘Hare and Tortoise’, and show with illustrations why this well-loved story is still being told after over 2,000 years. Alison will also show how we can learn from it everything we need to know about how to write our great stories, as she helps you create a character for a story based on yourself. ‘Hare and Tortoise’ has been shortlisted for the Bookbug Picture Book Prize 2017. More info: www.alisonmurray.net

Wednesday 1st March 2017

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Wednesday 1st March 2017

Lari Don: Spellchasers The Mitchell Library 10.30am – 11.30am Primary 5 – 61.30pm – 2.30pm Primary 7 – S1

Award-winning author Lari Don’s ‘Spellchasers’ trilogy tells the story of Molly, a girl who’s been cursed to shapeshift into a hare! When she finds herself in a curse-lifting workshop with four magical classmates, Molly is determined to solve their curse conundrum. Delving into Molly’s adventures from ‘The Beginner’s Guide to Curses’ and newly-published ‘The Shapeshifter’s Guide to Running Away’, Lari will reveal the magic of how to turn the spark of an idea into an exciting story, and how to imagine adventures of your own. More info: www.laridon.co.uk

Ross MacKenzie: ShadowsmithThe Mitchell Library 10.30am – 11.30am and 1.30pm – 2.30pmPrimary 7

Ross MacKenzie, author of award-winning ‘The Nowhere Emporium’, weaves a world of magic and adventure which twists and turns, talks about his latest book, ‘Shadowsmith’, venturing into a world of dark magic, witchcraft and unlikely heroes. Along the way he’ll ask a question everyone ponders at some point: Are You Brave? The answer might just surprise you... In 2016 Ross won the Young Readers Category of the Scottish Children’s Book Awards, plus the Blue Peter Best Story Award for his book ‘The Nowhere Emporium’.

Danny WestonThe Mitchell Library 10.00am – 11.00am Primary 7 – S 11.00pm – 2.00pm S 2 – 3

Danny talks about his 3 books, ‘The Piper’ (winner of the Scottish Children’s Book Awards 2016) ‘Mr Sparks’ and his latest release, the chilling ghost story, ‘The Haunting of Jessop Rise’. His latest offering is set in the 1800s and follows 14 year old William who finds himself alone and penniless after his father is killed in a cotton mill accident. When he goes to stay with his uncle at Jessop Rise, he encounters ghosts and gets caught up in a dark and terrifying mystery! Danny will also share his writing tips. Danny also writes as Philip Caveney.

Thursday 2nd March 2017

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Mrs Mash Parkhead Library 9.30 – 10.15am, 10.45am – 11.30am and 1.30pm – 2.30pm Pre 5 Join Mrs Mash the Storytelling Cook with her trolley full of scrumptious stories, catchy songs and lots of joining in food themed fun for wee ones! More info: www.mrsmash.com

Amnesty International The Mitchell Library 10.00am – 11.00am and 1.00pm – 2.00pm Primary 5 and 6

Amnesty International’s Human Rights Education Team will lead a creative activity session exploring children’s human rights, the right to education and the right to grow up in an environment of happiness, love and understanding. Through this session we aim to build empathy and enable children to develop knowledge and understanding of their rights. Teachers attending will receive an activity pack and teachers’ notes. ‘Every single human being matters, but sadly we live in a world where it does appear as if some human beings matter more than others. I believe that we have to do all we can to make sure that the world doesn’t stay like this. This book is one way of doing this’ – Author Michael Rosen.

Ron Butlin and Jim Hutcheson: Here Come the Trolls! The Mitchell Library 10.00am – 11.00am and 1.00pm – 2.00pm Primary 1

Who’d want to wake up and find trolls in their bed, a troll on their head or their whole house overrun by tiny trolls causing havoc and mayhem? Join writer Ron Butlin and illustrator James Hutcheson whose all-fun picture book will show you how to get rid of them - and make your house a troll-free zone! There’ll be quizzes, drawing and prizes too!

Danny Scott - Scotland FCThe Mitchell Library 10.30am – 11.30am and 1.30pm – 2.30pm Primary 2 – 3

Moving to a new town is always tough, but Calum is determined to make friends when he joins his new school’s football team. Scotland United is an action packed series of books full of tips, tricks and fun facts from author and footballer Danny Scott. Danny Scott, a die-hard football fan, is digital marketing manager for Scottish Book Trust and goalie for Scotland Writers F.C. More info: www.florisbooks.co.uk/author/Danny-Scott

Thursday 2nd March 2017

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Sandra Steel: Gaelic Workshop The Mitchell Library 10.00am – 11.00am and 1.00pm – 2.00pm Primary 1 – 2

Sandra Steel is a Gaelic-speaking children’s illustrator whose recent work includes Donnchadh am Fuamhaire and Oidhche Challainn. She will deliver interactive workshops focusing on the process of bringing a story to life through artwork, looking at both picture books for younger readers. Engaging, fun sessions for children in Gaelic and English.

Claire McFall: Black Cairn PointThe Mitchell Library 10.30am – 11.30am and 1.30pm – 2.30pm S 2 – 4

Claire McFall is a Scottish writer who lives in the Borders. Her debut novel ‘Ferryman’ won the Scottish Children’s Book Awards in 2013 for the Older Readers Prize and her new novel, ‘Black Cairn Point’ has been shortlisted for the first Scottish Teenage Book Prize. ‘Black Cairn Point’ is a paranormal thriller about a young girl named Heather who goes on a doomed camping trip with four of her friends. A year later, Heather is the only one left standing... accused of their murder. Heather maintains a monster stalks the beach, a monster who picked her friends off one by one, but nobody believes her. Do you? More info: www.clairemcfall.co.uk

Martin Stewart: RiverkeepThe Mitchell Library 10.30am – 11.30am and 1.30pm – 2.30pmPrimary 7 Martin Stewart has previously worked as a recycling technician, university lecturer, barman, golf caddy, and English teacher and wrote his first book on Post-Its as an eight year-old! Martin’s debut novel, Riverkeep, was longlisted for the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize, and was named one of the books of the year by Kirkus in the USA. Fifteen-year-old Wulliam is dreading taking up his family’s mantle of Riverkeep, tending the river and fishing corpses from its treacherous waters. But then everything changes. One night his father is possessed by a dark spirit, and Wull hears that a cure lurks deep within the great sea-beast known as the mormorach. He realizes he must go on an epic journey downriver to find it - or lose Pappa forever

Thursday 2nd March 2017

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Big Kids Twister: Books Are MagicParkhead Library 9.30am – 10.15am, 10.45am – 11.30am and 1.30pm – 2.15pm Pre – 5 Thisis a storytime with a real difference, in the form of a moving, speaking balloon Primaryop, created by ‘Big Kid Twister’. Sure to engage all young children.’s imagination and creativity.More info: www.bigkidtwister.com Ross Collins: There’s a Bear on My ChairThe Mitchell Library 10.00am – 11.00am and 1.00pm – 2.00pm Primary 1

Award-winning Glasgow author and illustrator Ross Collins’s hilarious tale about an angry mouse and a smug polar bear has been shortlisted for the 2017 Bookbug Picture Book Prize. When Ross isn’t drawing children’s books he can be found doing character development things for animators like Laika and Disney, theatre posters, festival talks and other daft things. ‘’This stylish, Dr Seussian, laugh-together picture book delights in simple, scanning rhyme, funny lines, a surprising ending and Collins’s sure, comical draughtsmanship” - The Sunday Times

Michael Hall and Gayle Clarke: Montaidh agus MìlseanThe Mitchell Library 10.00am – 11.00am and 1.00pm – 2.00pm Primary 1 – 2

‘Monty the Dalmatian’ is back in another adventure with his friends on Cherry Tree Farm. Monty wants to bring a jelly to the animals’ picnic, but will he be able to get it there safely while helping out some ducklings who have lost their mother? And will he ever be able to get along with the new puppy on the farm? Broadcaster Michael Hill has translated Gayle Clarke’s hugely popular new story, ‘Montaidh agus Mìlsean’ so that young Gaelic speakers can enjoy the antics of Monty and his farmyard friends. Enjoy this amusing and beautifully illustrated story in both Gaelic and English.

Friday 3rd March 2017

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Alan Dapre: Porridge the Tartan CatThe Mitchell Library 10.30am – 11.30am and 1.30pm – 2.30pm Primary 2 – 3

Meet Porridge the (world’s only) Tartan Cat (he fell in a tin of tartan pint when a kitten). Alan Dapre’s brand new series is full of incredible characters, pacy plots, and brawsome word-play. Using entertaining activities and excerpts, he explores what makes Gadget Grandad, Groovy Gran, Fergus McFungus, and (of course) Porridge himself, fly off the page. Or in Porridge’s case, curl up on it. Drawing from his books – and his trusty ‘tripewriter’ – Alan and the audience have fun with puns, jokes and terrifically tongue-twisting wordplay. Alan is the author of more than fifty books for children. He has also written over one hundred television scripts, transmitted in the UK and around the world. His plays have been on BBC Radio 4 and published for use in schools worldwide. Morag Hood: Colin and Lee, Carrot and PeaThe Mitchell Library 10.00am – 11.00am and 1.00pm – 2.00pm Primary 1

Lee is a pea. All of his friends are peas; except Colin. Colin isn’t a pea. A deliciously funny story of an unlikely friendship between a small green pea and a tall orange carrot stick. Join author Morag Hood as she shares their story, all about the beauty of making friends with people (or vegetables) who are different from you. Then get crafty and create your own delicious story with Morag and discover the special qualities unique to each vegetable friend. A fantastically funny story that appeals to the very youngest child - and makes adults laugh out loud.More info: www.moraghood.co.uk

Mark A. Smith: Slugboy Saves the World The Mitchell Library 10.00am – 11.00am and 1.00pm – 2.00pmPrimary 5 - 6

In a Scotland full of awesome superheroes, Slugboy has a lot to prove. So when a supercharged supervillain or two appears, Slugboy is put to the test. Let’s hope he doesn’t slip up...Join Kelpies Prize winner Mark A. Smith to design your own superheroes, and sing the Slugboy theme tune. It’s a sensational slimy adventure with the world’s worst superhero! More info: www.florisbooks.co.uk/book/Mark-A.-Smith/Slugboy+Saves+the+World

Friday 3rd March 2017

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Ariel Killick: Adventures with the Gaelic Tree Alphabet The Mitchell Library 10.30am – 11.30am and 1.30pm – 2.30pm Primary 4 – 5

An Gille Dubh / The Guardian of the Trees, saddened by the clearing of his beloved trees and people, has left his forest home to sit alone atop the highest mountains, leaving his beautiful, prized possessions to Sìne to tell his tale. This touching, subtly powerful yet fun workshop, including Gaelic poetry, affords opportunities to learn, lie and dream amongst the ‘stars’ under a magical Gaelic spell, and take part in creating an exciting Scottish forest adventure! More info: www.independentstateofhappiness.com

Dr Susan Rennie: We’re Ganging on a Bear HuntThe Mitchell Library 10.30am – 11.30amPrimary 1 – 2

Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury’s classic ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’ is charmingly recreated in lively Scots, for little adventurers, by Dr Susan Rennie, lecturer in English and Scots language at the University of Glasgow. Get ready for a big adventure, as a family of brave bear hunters trudges through muckle forests and skirlin snawstorms, claggie mud and a deep cauld river in search of a glowerin bear.

Dr Susan Rennie: The Adventurs of TinTin: The Derk IsleThe Mitchell Library 1.30pm – 2.30pm Primary 5 – 6

Jings! Embroiled in a mystery and accused of a crime he didn’t commit, Tintin is on the case. This graphic novel adventure sees the young reporter travel the length of the UK on the hunt for clues about the strange events surrounding the Derk Isle. Wi’ his faithful dug Tarrie, pursued by polismen Nisbet and Nesbit. This is a gleeful Scots translation of Hergé’s original L’île Noire by Dr Susan Rennie, lecturer in English and Scots language at the University of Glasgow. A real treat to read!

Friday 3rd March 2017

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Michael Grant: The Dead of Night The Mitchell Library 10.00am – 11.00amS 2 – 3

How different would the Second World War have been if women had been allowed to fight on the front line? In this groundbreaking new series, bestselling author of ‘Gone’, Michael Grant imagines the battles of 1940s soldier girls, fighting – not only to survive – but to prove their courage. A thought-provoking event exploring strong heroines and the costs of war. Michael Grant is the evil genius of YA Fiction. Among his biggest fans is Stephen King who called the ‘Gone’ series ‘A driving, torrential narrative’. Michael has now written around 150 books (with his wife Katherine, as himself, under pseudonyms and as a ghostwriter). He lives in the San Francisco Bay area taking his inspiration from his charming view of Alcatraz. From across those dark waters have emerged his dystopian fantasy series, ‘Gone’, his thrilling futuristic trilogy ‘BZRK’, and the menacing ‘Messenger of Fear’. Now he is reinventing history with ‘Front Lines’. The ‘Gone’ series has sold over 800, 000 copies in the UK, meaning that Michael has terrified a lot of people. Something he particularly likes to do! More info: www.michaelgrantbooks.co.uk

Andy Griffiths: The 13-Storey Treehouse10.00am – 11.00am @ Glasgow Royal Concert Hall 1.00pm – 2.00pm @ The Mitchell Library Primary 4 – 5

Meet multi-award-winning author Andy Griffiths, as he invites you to step into the world’s craziest treehouse for an event packed with surprises and lots of laughs! ‘The 13-Storey Treehouse’ has taken the world by storm since it launched and Andy is making a special visit to Wee Write! festival all the way from Australia to introduce the hilarious characters that find their way into his best-selling books and to talk about where his ideas comes from. What are you waiting for, climb on up and join Andy for this not-to-be-missed event! More info: www.andygriffiths.com.au

Robin Etherington: Freaky and FearlessThe Mitchell Library 10.30am – 11.30am and 1.30pm – 2.30pmPrimary 4 – 5

Simon Moss is just an ordinary boy who loves action comics and wishes he were brave enough to star in one. But what will happen when he and his friends have to hunt a mysterious shadowy beast that has kidnapped his little sister? Author and artist Robin Etherington pulls back the curtains in this inimitable, energetic session and reveals where he gets all of his weird and wonderful ideas. Robin Etherington, as one half of The Etherington Brothers, has written three award-nominated graphic novels as well as producing comic stories for Star Wars, Transformers, Wallace and Gromit, The Dandy and How to Train Your Dragon. More info: www.theetheringtonbrothers.blogspot.com

Monday 6th March 2017

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Wee Write Schools Programme Key

Date Author Session Venue Times Age

27th Feb Big Kids Twister Parkhead Library 9.30 – 10.15am Pre 5

27th Feb Biggest Book Show on Earth Glasgow Royal Concert Hall 10.00 – 11.45am Primary 4 – 7

27th Feb Big Kids Twister Parkhead Library 10.45 – 11.30am Pre 5

27th Feb Cressida Cowell Mitchell Library 1.30 – 2.30pm Primary 5 – 7

27th Feb Big Kids Twister Parkhead Library 1.30 – 2.15pm Pre 5

28th Feb Mrs Mash Parkhead Library 9.30 – 10.15am Pre 5

28th Feb Amnesty International Mitchell Library 10.00 – 11.00am Primary 3 - 4

28th Feb Sir Chris Hoy Mitchell Library 10.00 – 11.00am Primary 3 – 4

28th Feb Emily Dodd Mitchell Library 10.00 – 11.00am Primary 1 - 2

28th Feb Barry Hutchison Mitchell Library 10.30 – 11.30am Primary 5 - 6

28th Feb James Robertson & Katie Leiper Mitchell Library 10.30 – 11.30am Primary 3 - 4

28th Feb Caighlan Smith Mitchell Library 10.30 – 11.30pm S 3 +

28th Feb Mrs Mash Parkhead Library 10.45 – 11.30am Pre 5

28th Feb Amnesty International Mitchell Library 1.00 – 2.00pm Primary 3 – 4

28th Feb Emily Dodd Mitchell Library 1.00 – 2.00pm Primary 1 - 2

28th Feb Robert Harris Mitchell Library 1.00 – 2.00pm Primary 6 - 7

28th Feb Barry Hutchison Mitchell Library 1.30 – 2.30pm Primary 5 - 6

28th Feb James Robertson & Katie Leiper Mitchell Library 1.30 – 2.30pm Primary 3 - 4

28th Feb Caighlin Smith Mitchell Library 1.30 – 2.30pm S 3 +

28th Feb Mrs Mash Parkhead Library 1.30 – 2.15pm Pre 5

1st March Big Kids Twister Parkhead Library 9.30 – 10.15am Pre 5

1st March Tim Archbold Mitchell Library 10.00 – 11.00am Primary 2

1st March Juno Dawson Mitchell Library 10.00 – 11.00am S 2 - 4

1st March Alison Murray Mitchell Library 10.00 – 11.00am Primary 1 – 2

1st March Lari Don Mitchell Library 10.30 – 11.30am Primary 5 – 6

1st March Ross MacKenzie Mitchell Library 10.30 – 11.30am Primary 7

1st March Big Kids Twister Parkhead Library 10.45 – 11.30am Pre 5

1st March Tim Archbold Mitchell Library 1.00 – 2.00pm Primary 2

1st March Juno Dawson Mitchell Library 1.30 – 2.30pm S 2 - 4

1st March Alison Murray Mitchell Library 1.00 – 2.00pm Primary 1 - 2

1st March Big Kids Twister Parkhead Library 1.30 – 2.15pm Pre 5

1st March Lari Don Parkhead Library 1.30 – 2.30pm Primary 7 – S1

1st March Ross MacKenzie Mitchell Library 1.30 – 2.30pm Primary 7

2nd March Mrs Mash Parkhead Library 9.30 – 10.15am Pre 5

2nd March Amnesty International Mitchell Library 10.00 – 11.00am Primary 5 - 6

2nd March Danny Weston Mitchell Library 10.00 – 11.00am Primary 7 -S1

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Date Author Session Venue Times Age 2nd March Ron Butler & Jim Hutcheson Mitchell Library 10.00 – 11.00am Primary 1 - 2

2nd March Sandra Steel – Gaelic Workshop Mitchell Library 10.00 – 11.00am Primary 1 - 2

2nd March Claire McFall Mitchell Library 10.30 – 11.30am S 2 – 4

2nd March Danny Scott Mitchell Library 10.30 – 11.30am Primary 2 - 3

2nd March Martin Stewart Mitchell Library 10.30 – 11.30am Primary 7

2nd March Mrs Mash Parkhead Library 10.45 – 11.30am Pre 5

2nd March Amnesty International Mitchell Library 1.00 – 2.00pm Primary 5 - 6

2nd March Danny Weston Mitchell Library 1.00 – 2.00pm S 2 - 3

2nd March Ron Butler & Jim Hutcheson Mitchell Library 1.00 – 2.00pm Primary 1 - 2

2nd March Sandra Steel – Gaelic Workshop Mitchell Library 1.00 – 2.00pm Primary 1 - 2

2nd March Mrs Mash Parkhead Library 1.30 – 2.15pm Pre 5

2nd March Claire McFall Mitchell Library 1.30 – 2.30pm S 2 – 4

2nd March Danny Scott Mitchell Library 1.30 – 2.30pm Primary 2 - 3

2nd March Martin Stewart Mitchell Library 1.30 – 2.30pm Primary 7

3rd March Big Kids Twister Parkhead Library 9.30 – 10.15am Pre 5

3rd March Ross Collins Mitchell Library 10.00 – 11.00am Primary 1

3rd March Michael Hall & Gayle Clarke Mitchell Library 10.00 – 11.00am Primary 1 – 2

3rd March Morag Hood Mitchell Library 10.00 – 11.00am Primary 1

3rd March Mark A. Smith Mitchell Library 10.00 – 11.00am Primary 5 – 6

3rd March Alan Dapre Mitchell Library 10.30 – 11.30am Primary 2 – 3

3rd March Ariel Killick Mitchell Library 10.30 – 11.30am Primary 4 – 5

3rd March Dr Susan Rennie Mitchell Library 10.30 – 11.30am Primary 1 - 2

3rd March Big Kids Twister Parkhead Library 10.45 – 11.30am Pre 5

3rd March Ross Collins Mitchell Library 1.00 – 2.00pm Primary 1

3rd March Michael Hall & Gayle Clarke Mitchell Library 1.00 – 2.00pm Primary 1 – 2

3rd March Morag Hood Mitchell Library 1.00 – 2.00pm Primary 1

3rd March Mark A. Smith Mitchell Library 1.00 – 2.00pm Primary 5 - 6

3rd March Big Kids Twister Parkhead Library 1.30 – 2.15pm Pre 5

3rd March Alan Dapre Mitchell Library 1.30 – 2.30pm Primary 2 – 3

3rd March Ariel Killick Mitchell Library 1.30 – 2.30pm Primary 4 – 5

3rd March Dr Susan Rennie Mitchell Library 1.30 – 2.30pm Primary 5 - 6

6th March Michael Grant Mitchell Library 10.00 – 11.00am S 2 - 3

6th March Andy Griffiths Glasgow Royal Concert Hall 10.00 – 11.00am Primary 4 – 5

6th March Robin Etherington Mitchell Library 10.30 – 11.30am Primary 4 - 5

6th March Andy Griffiths Mitchell Library 1.00 – 2.00pm Primary 4 – 5

6th March Robin Etherington Mitchell Library 1.30 – 2.30pm Primary 4 - 5

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First Minister’s Reading Challenge Booklist

Wee Write! events will also help you with your participation in the First Minister’s Reading Challenge! Check out the details below:

First Minister’s Reading Challenge booklist – authors and books on the above programme:

• Susan Rennie The Derk Isle • Cressida Cowell How to Train your Dragon • Sir Chris Hoy Flying Fergus: Best Birthday Bike

First Minister’s Reading Challenge booklist – authors on the above programme, with other titles:

• Bob Harris The Day the World went Loki • Lari Don Secret of the Kelpies • Ross MacKenzie The Nowhere Emporium • Ross Collins Blame Hounds • Barry Hutchison Invisible Fiends: Mr Mumbles • James Robertson Balch na Bonaid: The Gruffalo in Scots

BUYING AND BORROWING BOOKS AT THE FESTIVAL All books are available to borrow from the festival venue. Make sure your pupils bring their library cards or your class library card to take books away with you when you visit. Waterstones will be selling all books at the festival. Children will get the chance to buy a book, meet the author and get their book signed. World Book Day Tokens can be redeemed against all purchases. If you wish to know book prices in advance please enquire via Class Connections or check Waterstones website: www.waterstones.com

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Booking Information

All events can be booked from Monday 23rd January 2017. All bookings must be made via email at class.connections@glasgowlife.org.uk Telephone enquiries about the programme can be made on 0141 287 2863. Spaces are limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Terms and Conditions

1. All events are free of charge to Glasgow Schools*.2. All other events bookings for schools (other than those directed and delivered by Glasgow City Council’s Education Services) will be charged at the rate of £3.00 per pupil.3. Bookings will be accepted from Monday 23rd January 2017. All booking forms must be com-pleted with authorisation from the Head Teacher or Deputy Head Teacher to confirm agreement that school has been approved to attend. Booking forms without approval will not be accepted and will be returned for confirmation of approval.4. All Glasgow Schools will be able to access free transportation to attend their events at the point of booking via Class Connections.5. Cancellations of bookings by Glasgow Schools will be accepted, at no cost to the school, up to ten working days** before the actual event date.6. Any cancellations of bookings by Glasgow Schools, with less than ten working days notice will incur a penalty charge of £50.00 for each class cancellation.7. All cancellations of bookings made by all other schools, within and out with Glasgow, will still be charged at the rate of £3.00 per pupil, at any point of cancellation.8. The Biggest Book Show on Earth event is free of charge to all schools (within and outwith Glas-gow).

*Glasgow Schools are defined as any establishment directed and delivered by Glasgow City Council, Education Services. **Working days are defined as Glasgow Life allocated working days, in this instance defined as Monday – Friday. Non-working days will be defined as Saturdays and Sundays and Glasgow Life established Public Holidays.