26/07/2026
I’m so excited to be taking part in this…
But if I’m honest, I’m also terrified.
Seeing my name alongside so many accomplished authors doesn’t quite feel real. My inner imposter has been working overtime, telling me I’m not good enough.
So it would mean the world to see some familiar faces there on the day. Your support has always carried me, and I’d love for us to show everyone just how strong this trauma-informed parenting movement has become.
If you’ve been wondering what the event involves, this post will hopefully answer many of your questions and put any worries at ease.
I’d love to see you there. ❤️
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All of the answers to the many questions being asked.
❤️ Book Festival - Getting to Grips with Trauma❤️
from Scotland's ACEs Action Community
6 September 2026, Sunday - in Cumbernauld
featuring 24 Scottish authors
Amidst the wonderful excitement about our first ever Book Festival, I've had a number of questions about how the day will work. I love that these questions arise because many of the folk coming haven't ever been to a Book Festival before. So they would like more information about what to expect.
Here goes:
- The Programme below shows how the day is laid out.
- There are SIX sessions you can attend, over the day.
- For each session, you choose between FOUR authors you can hear from. Yes, we know it might be hard to choose.🙂 That gives you a chance to practice embracing the emotion of Disappointment. 🙂
- The 4 rooms in which sessions are taking place are different sizes. They will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. If the room for your chosen author is full when you get there, please choose a different room/author.
- Yes, you can arrive late to a session. You will still be shown in if there are available seats. Please just come in on your quiet tip-toes. 🙂
- Each session consists of the author in conversation with a Chair, who is knowledgeable about the author's work and will facilitate an in-depth exploration of their work & motivations, focusing in particular on how their book helps us to think about or recognise trauma.
- Each session lasts 50 minutes. 35 mins involve conversation between the Chair & author. For the last 15 mins, there is a Q&A with the audience. No, you are not obligated to say anything. You can sit in silence the whole session & never say a thing if you feel nervous about speaking up.
- There are 10 minutes between sessions for people to make their way to another room, if they wish. Or you can stay put in the same room for the next session.
- After a session, you can purchase the author's book if you want and can get them to sign it. Yes, you can even take a selfie!🙂
- At the end of the day, everyone who wishes to can attend the bespoke musical-theatrical performance being written by Siobhan Argyle of Anam Alba. It weaves together insights & favourite lines from the 24 books.
Here's more:
- The cost to attend is £15. This gives you a Day Pass to attend all 6 sessions + theatrical performance. No, you do not have to attend every session. If your mind is blown by what you just heard, you can go sit outside & marvel at the clouds or have a cup of tea in the cafe.
- Yes, £15 is extraordinary value.
- The full day lasts 10am til 5.30pm. No, you don't have to be there at 10am. You can come any time you like. Yes, the cost is still £15.
- We could not have offered this event without the amazing support of our venue, the Lanternhouse Theatre. We are deeply appreciative of their community ethos.
- You book your Day Pass ticket here: https://lanternhousearts.org/events/book-festival-getting-to-grips-with-traum/
- Yes, we expect to sell out. So BOOK NOW.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME. Please spread the word. ❤️
