Authors Live Events
Fri 30 Jan 2026
- 11:00BBC Pacific Quay
Enter the world of the magic wielding Artezans! Author L.D. Lapinski describes the incredible adventures of twins Ed and Elodie Crane as they discover their own magical powers and battle to save the Artezan way of life. P4-7.
Wed 26 Nov 2025
- 11:00BBC Pacific Quay
Lights! Camera! Action! Children’s Laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce will be here to discuss his new novel The Blockbusters! Find out how a mix up on a film set leads to a trip to Hollywood for the young heroes of the book. P4-7.
Mon 3 Nov 2025
- BBC Pacific Quay
In a special Authors Live, we hear from three authors whose work is part of the SQA’s set text lists for National 5 and Higher English. Ely Percy, Kirsty Logan and Nadine Aisha Jassat will be discussing their ideas, themes and influences. S4-6.
Mon 1 Sep 2025
- 11:00BBC Pacific Quay
Enter – if you dare! – the incredible world of Skandar and the unicorns. Bestselling author AF Steadman is our guide to this fantastical series of books. P6-S3.
Thu 5 Jun 2025
- 11:00BBC Pacific Quay
Jamie Smart, creator of Bunny vs Monkey, shows us how to create comics! Just search ‘Authors Live Jamie Smart’ on BBC iPlayer. P2-7.
Tue 4 Mar 2025
- 11:00BBC Pacific Quay
Scottish fantasy writer Struan Murray will be offering a how-to guide to creating a story. Just search ‘Authors Live Struan Murray’ on BBC iPlayer. P4-S1.












