Making Up Mysteries with Nadine Aisha Jassat
Children's Creative Writing Workshop
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Do the young people in your life love reading and writing? Would they like to explore their budding author skills?
Join Portobello-based poet and children's author Nadine Aisha Jassat for an interactive and engaging creative writing workshop, designed to help young writers aged 9-12 explore their creativity.
Inspired by Nadine’s latest novel, The House At The Edge of The World, join us for an hour of fun, where we’ll explore writing mysteries, coming up with cool ideas, and more, in celebration of Independent Bookshop Week.
Ideal for children aged 9-12 with an interest in telling stories, whether they write all the time or have never even tried, we can't wait to see them there.
The workshop will last for an hour in the bookshop and there will be a chance to get a copy of The House At The Edge of The World signed by Nadine. Pens, pencils and paper required for the event will be provided on the day.
Parents and guardians are welcome to attend and can join in or browse in the bookshop while the workshop takes place in our children's section.
Please note: Tickets for our events are non-refundable. Professional photography and videography may take place during this event (attendees' faces would not be shown). Thank you for your understanding.
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Nadine Aisha Jassat Author
Nadine Aisha Jassat is an award-winning writer and author of poetry collection Let Me Tell You This, shortlisted for the Edwin Morgan Poetry Award. Her writing has featured in numerous anthologies, including It’s Not About the Burqa (shortlisted for the Foyles Non-Fiction Book of the Year Award). She has taught and performed across the UK and internationally, and delivers creative projects which often focus on community and social justice. The Stories Grandma Forgot (And How I Found Them) is her debut novel for children.
The venue
The Portobello Bookshop
46 Portobello High Street
Edinburgh
EH15 1DA
Telephone: 0131 629 6756
Website: www.theportobellobookshop.com
Wheelchair Access
We have a ramp at the front of the shop which has a ratio of 1:10 and loading capacity of 300kg, and so should be able to be used by most wheelchair users or those with mobility vehicles. The front doors are fully automated. Our shop interior is designed to allow access throughout for wheelchair users and prams, though please note there is only 700mm wide clearance to access the staff toilet.
Sound
We use a PA system to enhance the audio at our live events. We also have a hearing loop system installed, if you’d like to use our loop system during an event please let us know and we’ll make sure we have it set up and connected to the live audio feed during the event. If you wish to attend an event and require BSL interpretation, please give us a few weeks notice and we’ll do our best to arrange an interpreter.