Byres Road Book Festival at Hillhead Library – Yasmin Hanif
Fri 25 Sept · 01:00
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The Byres Road Book Festival at Hillhead Library in Glasgow features a reading by Yasmin Hanif on 25 September 2026. Entry is free but requires a ticket which must be booked in advance.
Yasmin will conduct a reading of the book interspersed with bear colouring-in and naming activities, a bear themed dance and sing-along, chatting about Eid and exploring the real-life inspiration behind the story through the illustrations. Yasmin Hanif is a children’s writer and educator, previously a writer in residence at St. Albert’s Primary School, and an advocate for diversity and inclusion within children’s writing and publishing. She has had short stories and poems published, and her debut picture book Abdullah’s Bear Needs A Name! was published last year.
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Byres Road Book Festival at Hillhead Library – Yasmin Hanif takes place on Friday, 25 September 2026 at 01:00.
Byres Road Book Festival at Hillhead Library – Yasmin Hanif is held at Hillhead Library in Glasgow.
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Byres Road Book Festival at Hillhead Library – Yasmin Hanif
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The Byres Road Book Festival at Hillhead Library in Glasgow features a reading by Yasmin Hanif on 25 September 2026. Entry is free but requires a ticket which must be booked in advance.
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Yasmin will conduct a reading of the book interspersed with bear colouring-in and naming activities, a bear themed dance and sing-along, chatting about Eid and exploring the real-life inspiration behind the story through the illustrations. Yasmin Hanif is a children’s writer and educator, previously a writer in residence at St. Albert’s Primary School, and an advocate for diversity and inclusion within children’s writing and publishing. She has had short stories and poems published, and her debut picture book Abdullah’s Bear Needs A Name! was published last year.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Byres Road Book Festival at Hillhead Library – Yasmin Hanif?
Byres Road Book Festival at Hillhead Library – Yasmin Hanif takes place on Friday, 25 September 2026 at 01:00.
Where is Byres Road Book Festival at Hillhead Library – Yasmin Hanif taking place?
Byres Road Book Festival at Hillhead Library – Yasmin Hanif is held at Hillhead Library in Glasgow.
How much are tickets for Byres Road Book Festival at Hillhead Library – Yasmin Hanif?
Entry to Byres Road Book Festival at Hillhead Library – Yasmin Hanif is free.
How do I get tickets for Byres Road Book Festival at Hillhead Library – Yasmin Hanif?
Tickets for Byres Road Book Festival at Hillhead Library – Yasmin Hanif can be booked via yasminhanifbrbf.eventbrite.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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