Story Time with Rachel Plummer
Porty Pride
No ticket is required to attend.
To help us with planning, if you're interested in coming along please let us know (there is of course no obligation for you to attend)
We're delighted to be welcoming local author Rachel Plummer to the bookshop for a storytelling session in partnership with Porty Pride.
Porty Pride is taking place in and around Portobello from Friday 6th - Sunday 8th June.
About The Big Day:
A GIANT celebration of love . . .
When a giant, sparkly blue envelope arrives in the post, one tiny human knows just what to do. They set off to a magical wedding where witches, elves, unicorns and more gather in excitement. They watch the giant grooms sweep in with a burst of gorgeous colour and exchange vows, before everyone tucks in to an other-worldly wedding feast. This is a wedding they'll never forget!
Lift the flaps to uncover the details as the wedding unfolds, from the RSVP to the magical menu. With beautiful poetry by Rachel Plummer and stunning illustrations by Forrest Burdett, this charming picture book sends a message to all: that love is just love, whether giant or small. The Big Day is perfect for fans of Grandad's Camper, Julian is a Mermaid, Dragon Post and The Pirate Mums.
This book reinforces the message that all love is love, offering a perfect opportunity to celebrate Pride, LGBTQ+ love and inclusivity in a way that your child can fully engage with. A joyful celebration of love in all its forms!
Participants:
Rachel Plummer Author
Rachel Plummer is a poet, children's author and creative writing teacher living in Edinburgh, Scotland. They were a Troubadour International Poetry Prize winner in 2014. Their debut children's poetry collection, Wain, is based around LGBT retellings of traditional Scottish myths.
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.