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Author and poet Jackie Kay discusses her new storybook, Coorie Doon. P1-3.

Patrice Lawrence talks about her new book People Like Stars. P5-S1.

Scottish fantasy writer Struan Murray will be offering a how-to guide to creating a story. Just search ‘Authors Live Struan Murray’ on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer. P4-S1.

Jamie Smart, creator of Bunny vs Monkey, shows us how to create comics! Just search ‘Authors Live Jamie Smart’ on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer. P2-7.

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.

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.

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.