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Waterstones Children's Book Festival - Dundee.
Following the enormous success of last year’s inaugural Waterstones Children’s Book Festival, our celebration of the magic of children’s literature returns in 2026. Coming to Dundee from Friday 6 to Sunday 8 February and jam-packed with author events, workshops, activities and more, book your tickets now for a truly unmissable event.

Adventure awaits the most daring of readers as author Jack Jackman shares his top tips on how budding young authors can write their very own globe-trotting stories, inspired by his Maisie vs...series! From dreaming up far-flung destinations for their characters to creating twists and turns inspired by their chosen environment, come along for an epic creative writing workshop and make a start on your own writing journey...wherever it may take you!

Suitable for budding young writers aged 7 plus.

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