Literature, Development

Accessible Book & Story Festival 2026

with My Kind of Book

(Fri 11 & Sat 12 Sep)

Making stories fun for everyone!

Join My Kind of Book for a packed two-day programme of sharing, discussion and inspiration.

Discover practical ideas for sharing stories with people with additional needs. Join in the stimulating discussions around creating accessible books. Be inspired by the amazing creativity of the leaders in this field from across the UK and beyond, and discover the organisations providing books and stories for people with additional needs. Plus tea, chat and the chance to swap story and book ideas at shared practice sessions.

For parents, teachers, authors, illustrators, librarians, storytellers and anyone who wants to celebrate the fantastic ways books and stories are being made accessible, especially for those with additional needs, the Accessible Book & Story Festival also includes a programme of story sessions for children with additional needs and their families. Keep an eye out for details coming soon.

Programme

Day 1: Fri 11 Sep
Choose from a wonderful programme including workshops on sensory, haptic and tactile storytelling, presentations on up-to-date inclusive books and discussions on how picture books can be made more accessible for children with additional needs with organisations from across the UK engaged in this exciting work.

Day 2: Sat 12 Sep
Choose from an exciting programme of workshops for day two! Learn about including props, rhythm, music and tech when you are sharing books and stories with people with additional needs. Be inspired by the tactile books of the renowned French tactile book organisation Les Doigts Qui Rêvent.

For more information about the festival go the My Kind of Book website. Then click back to here to buy your tickets!

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Made possible by the support of Creative Scotland.

• Literature
• £30.00
• 11-12 September 2026
• 480 minutes
• Scottish Storytelling Centre
• Multiple Spaces
• Adults