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August 26, 2026
The Essex Book Worm Podcast An opportunity for young people to get involved in creating a new book podcast. Are you aged 13-17 years and living […]
August 26, 2026
We are delighted to have received Essex County Council’s Cultural Development Project funding for The Young Ones: a programme of activities for children and young people […]
January 27, 2026
Do you have strong social media skills? Are you passionate about books and storytelling? We are looking for a Digital Media Assistant to join our festival […]
January 27, 2026
We are delighted to be holding our fifth annual Manifesto For Essex Eco-Gathering. It will be taking place at Chelmsford Theatre Studio on the morning of […]
November 26, 2025
A new YouTube channel from writer, Jules Pretty, offers short films with stories about people and places and how story can help bring transformation. At a […]
September 30, 2025
Essex Book Festival has teamed up with Essex Year of Opportunity to launch its inaugural Words for a Greener World Short Story Competition, which is open […]
August 4, 2025
Co-ordinated by Essex Book Festival and led by Creative Writing Tutor Dr Emma Kittle-Pey, our exciting Year 9 and Year 10 Writing & Talking programme offers […]
February 13, 2025
Essex Book Festival welcomed over 40 young people to Headgate Theatre on Saturday 25th January for its 4th Manifesto for Essex Climate Action Youth Summit: an […]
January 24, 2025
Hosted by Marina Cusí with special guests Ada Mazi and Steve Mortimer September 2024, Chelmsford Theatre Starting with humble beginnings at the Essex Book Festival in […]