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The Edinburgh International Book Festival has announced that children attending this year’s school programme will be given free entry along with a free book to welcome them back to the world of literature.

Aimed at encouraging young people to engage with literature and live events again after a two-year hiatus thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, the Schools Programme during the festival will be available to all primary and secondary school children.

The event is possible thanks to lead sponsor Baillie Gifford and in addition to the free tickets, every child attending in person will receive a free book. Free online resources will also be available on the Book Festival’s Learning site.

Rachel Fox, Children and Schools Programme Director, said it is a “dream come true” to provide for Scottish children in such a positive way.

Edinburgh International Book Festival announces free tickets and books for all school kids