BOOKWORMS can prepare to escape the world this summer after the Essex Book Festival was given the green light for 2021.
The event will initially take place online from June 6 before physical activities in Covid-secure settings will run throughout July and August.
Festival director Ros Green said: “In a time when books, storytelling and conversations have never been more important, both in terms of home entertainment and our collective wellbeing, we’re thrilled to be offering a truly diverse mix of events later this year.
“2021 will be different from previous years – it has to be – however, we’re relishing the opportunity to experiment with new ways of doing things.”