RBS Schools Events

Monday 25 August, 1.30pm-2.30pm, RBS Imagination LabP7-S4EVENT SYNOPSISNothing is ever black and whiteor as straightforward as itseems in J A Henderson’sbooks. Explore the strangeside of science, society and thehuman mind – including yourown. Be warned: J A especiallywants to hear about all thethings that intrigue or disturbyou so he can write aboutthem later!J A Henderson Needs Help...BIOGRAPHYJ A Henderson is the author of acclaimed children’s thrillerBunker 10, as well as several other books for children and adults.His latest children’s novel, Crash, is a dark thriller about a boy whosefather’s post-traumatic stress turns him into a dangerous narcissist.TIPS FOR TEACHERS• Should we try to be at one with nature or try to control it? Discuss or use as a persuasive writingassignment.• Are good and bad, right and wrong fixed values, or are they just made up? If so, who or what hasthe right to decide what counts as good or bad, right or wrong?• What do you think of the internet? What do you like or dislike about it? Where do you think it isgoing in the future?BOOKSHELFCrash £5.99, Bunker 10 £5.99, The Ghost that Haunted Itself £6.99WEBSITE www.janandrewhenderson.comMonday 25 August, 1.30pm-2.30pm, RBS Main TheatreP3-7 Michael Rosen’s A to Z of PoetryEVENT SYNOPSISJoin Michael Rosen as heintroduces some of his favouritepoets, both silly and serious, tothe audience with large helpingsof fun. Look out for specialguest appearances in an eventnot to be missed!BIOGRAPHYMichael Rosen as Children’s Laureate, is the nation’s ambassadorand advocate for children’s literature for 2007-9. Michael is anaward-winning poet, performer, broadcaster, lecturer and scriptwriter.He started writing poetry when he was twelve and has now writtenor edited over 140 books including Mind Your Own Business,We’re Going on a Bear Hunt and Michael Rosen’s Sad Book.TIPS FOR TEACHERS• Read some of Michael’s books with your class to generate enthusiasm for the event.• For video tips on how to create a poetry-friendly classroom, visit the Children’s Laureate websiteat www.childrenslaureate.org.uk/show/feature/Home/Laureate-Video.BOOKSHELFMustard, Custard, Grumble Belly and Gravy £6.99, Something’s Drastic £4.99,Quick Let’s Get Out of Here £4.99WEBSITE www.michaelrosen.co.ukwww.childrenslaureate.org.ukEDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL RBS SCHOOLS PROGRAMME21