An Evening with Jacqueline Wilson - Picture Imperfect
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It's an honour to be welcoming the one and only Jacqueline Wilson back to Edinburgh on the evening of Thursday 4th September! She'll be joining us at the Assembly Rooms on George Street for an evening of conversation about her brand new novel, Picture Imperfect.
Dolphin, Star and Marigold are back in this adult sequel to the beloved children's bestseller The Illustrated Mum.
The event we hosted for Think Again last September was one of our all-time favourites and we are so excited to be celebrating the publication of Picture Imperfect with another event for adults in the company of the beloved and iconic author.
Doors due to open at 6.45pm. Books for Book & Ticket options will be available to collect at the venue on the night.
This event will take place at the Assembly Rooms on George Street. There will not be a book signing on the night.
About Picture Imperfect:
Will she retrace old patterns... or illustrate her own?
‘Sorry to wake you in the middle of the night, but we have a lady here who’s not very well. She says she’s called Marigold, Queen of the Sky?’
Dolphin Westward spent her childhood as the supporting character in the story of her beautiful, wild, volatile mother Marigold. Now thirty-three, she’s painfully aware that not much has changed. She lives in a tiny flat, works in a tattoo shop by day and collects her illustrated mum from police stations by night.
Dol yearns to climb out of the rut she is stuck in, but has no idea where to begin. Could gardener Lee and his daughter Ava be her chance for a wholesome family life? Or maybe a steamy romance with roguish actor Joel is just what she needs. And what about the offer from her sister Star, now a successful doctor, to move to Scotland and live with her young family?
As the choices threaten to overwhelm her, will Dol fall into the role of extra in someone else’s story once again – or find the strength to forge a brand new path of her own?
Please note: Tickets for our events are non-refundable. Professional photography and videography may take place during this event. Thank you for your understanding.
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Jacqueline Wilson Author
Jacqueline Wilson wrote her first novel when she was nine years old, and she has been writing ever since. She is now one of Britain's bestselling and most beloved children's authors. She has written over 100 books and is the creator of characters such as Tracy Beaker and Hetty Feather. More than forty million copies of her books have been sold. As well as winning many awards for her books, including the Children's Book of the Year, Jacqueline is a former Children's Laureate, and in 2008 she was appointed a Dame.
The venue
Assembly Rooms
54 George Street
Edinburgh
EH2 2LR
Telephone: 0131 220 4348
Website: www.assemblyroomsedinburgh.co.uk
Accessibility information: https://www.assemblyroomsedinburgh.co.uk/your-visit/access
The Assembly Rooms is committed to making everyone’s experience to our venue an enjoyable one.
The venue is fully accessible on the ground and first floor areas for all visitors with mobility difficulties and accessibility needs via a lift or handrail assistance.
There is no lift to the 2nd floor and access is via steps only.
On arrival to the venue via an automatic set of doors there is a reception desk to the left with a receptionist more than happy to offer any assistance you may need to help navigate the venue.
Access into the venue is flat, with no steps.