Candy Gourlay – Bone Talk
A coming-of-age story set in the Philippines covers big historical themes while staying relatable to young readers.
Barbara Henderson has lived in Scotland since 1991, somehow acquiring an MA in English Language and Literature, a husband, three children and a shaggy dog along the way. She now teaches Drama, but has also earned her crust as a puppeteer, relief librarian and receptionist among others. She writes short stories and novels for children. Her new historical novel, Fir For Luck is out now from Cranachan Publishing.
A coming-of-age story set in the Philippines covers big historical themes while staying relatable to young readers.
Children’s writers Lari Don, Candy Gourlay and Elizabeth Wein chat about their upcoming panel event Freedom to Read, Freedom to Write.
Polkadot Theatre adapts Pauline McKay’s acclaimed picture book Wee MacNesse for a puppet show.
Vigorous discussions from the four shortlisted Highland Book Prize nominees.
We speak to Highland Book Prize nominee Jim Miller ahead of his upcoming appearance at Ullapool Book Festival.
Enthusiastic Eden Court crowd whoops, sways and finger-clicks its way through feelgood musical.
We speak to Sandra Ireland and Ross Sayers, both shortlisted for the Saltire Society’s First Book of the Year Award.
Helen Sedgwick asks questions about technology, gender, and childbirth in her latest novel.
The beauty of music, words and delivery simply takes the breath away
Unremittingly bleak, educational journey through events in black history.