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April 2024

Young people writing at a table

April 4 - May 24

Competition
For Writers
Young Essex

Super Short Story Competition

To celebrate the 25th Edition of Essex Book Festival, we are inviting young people (ages 7-11) living in Essex to join in our Super Short Story Competition. Read more

May 2024

Charlie Cook's Favourite Book

May 31 - June 2

Partner Event
Performance
Young Essex

Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book

A Little Angel Theatre and Lowry Co-Production

Come and delve into a range of books with Charlie Cook, brought to life with puppetry and enchanting songs, and perhaps you will be able to help his sister discover the wonderful world inside a book… Read more

June 2024

Oak Galls

June 1 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

LAUNCH EVENT
FREE
Workshop
Young Essex

This Land: The Launch Pad Workshops

Selena Chandler, Lora Aziz, Katie Kennedy, Zoe Martin

Learn how to make traditional ink out of ink gall gathered from 25 destinations across Essex. Explore the art of calligraphy. Try your hand at a range of traditional printing and basic book-making techniques. Read more

June 1 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

LAUNCH EVENT
Workshop
Young Essex

Game Changer Workshop

Transform classic video games into arcade quests for environmental action and climate change awareness Read more

June 2 - June 3

Partner Event
Performance
Young Essex

Spot’s Birthday Party

Based on the book by Eric Hill

Spot is having a very special birthday party and you’re invited! With party hats, songs, dancing and lots of interactive party games, this is going to be the best birthday party ever! Read more

Emily Kenny Extraordinary Adventures of Alice Tonks

June 8 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Partner Event
Young Essex

Meet the Author

Calling all Middle Grade book lovers! Join this Q&A session with Emily Kenny, author of The Extraordinary Adventures of Alice Tonks. Read more

June 21 - June 22

Partner Event
Performance
Young Essex

The Tiger Who Came to Tea

Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-along songs and clumsy chaos. Don’t miss this stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem... expect to be surprised! Read more

Rainham Hall

June 22 - June 23

Partner Event
Young Essex

Story-Sharing and Nature-inspired Art and Poetry

Rainham Hall, National Trust

Come along to Rainham Hall Community Garden for a weekend of story-sharing and nature-inspired art and poetry. Read more

Midsummer Madness

June 23 @ 11:50 am - 4:00 pm

FREE
Midsummer Madness
Young Essex

Midsummer Madness Family Fun Day

Performance, Workshops, Crafts and Storytelling

Part of our Midsummer Madness Family Fun Day. Pack your picnic and make a beeline for what promises to be a magical day at Cressing Temple Barns. Free parking, free entry and lots of free activities. All welcome. Read more

June 23 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Midsummer Madness
Workshop
Young Essex

Game Changer Workshop

Explore the world of video game remixing and discover how you can use game design to communicate environmental action. Read more

June 23 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Midsummer Madness
Workshop
Young Essex

Top Writing Tips Workshop

Join Essex children’s and YA author, Sam Scott, for this creative writing workshop and discover your potential as a writer. Explore different writing techniques; how to create a believable character, how to build a plot arc and the importance of using varied vocabulary. Read more

Andrew Millham nature workshop

June 23 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Nature Writing
Midsummer Madness
Workshop
Young Essex

Singing Like Larks Nature Workshop

Join nature and folk history writer, Andrew Millham, to uncover the remarkable relationship between birds and traditional folk music and try your hand at Forest School skills and bug-hunting. Read more

June 23 @ 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

FREE
Midsummer Madness
Performance
Young Essex

Asha + The Troll

Asha + The Troll is a theatre performance for 5-8 year olds in which storytellers unfold a world of forests, friendship, puppetry, percussion, and… trolls! Follow Asha as she meets an unlikely friend and learns to love their differences. Read more

South Essex 300,000 years ago

June 23 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

FREE
Midsummer Madness
Young Essex

SOIL

Ian Mercer and Ros Mercer

"The best book of its kind I've ever seen." Join Ian Mercer and Ros Mercer, authors of Essex Rock: Geology Beneath the Landscape and discover the fascinating and surprising geology of our county. Read more

June 23 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Midsummer Madness
Workshop
Young Essex

Love My Skin Outside In Workshop

Dr Leema Jabbar

Join children’s author Dr. Leema Jabbar for this fun, inspiring and interactive session about celebrating individuality and showing kindness. Read more

June 23 @ 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm

Midsummer Madness
Workshop
Young Essex

Asha + The Troll Storytelling and Performance Workshop

Join Asha + The Troll's creative team for 45 minutes of storytelling and performance! Participants will enter the Troll's forest to create their own stories and explore elements from the show. Read more

Andrew Millham nature workshop

June 23 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Nature Writing
Midsummer Madness
Workshop
Young Essex

Singing Like Larks Nature Workshop

Join nature and folk history writer, Andrew Millham, to uncover the remarkable relationship between birds and traditional folk music and try your hand at Forest School skills and bug-hunting. Read more

Seaside Explorers Beach Workshop

June 29 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Workshop
Young Essex

Litter is Criminal Beach Workshop

Libby Scarfe, Seaside Explorers

Join local beach-enthusiast, Libby Scarfe for stories from the sea, a chance to explore the natural coast environment and to take part in a beach clean. Read more

June 29 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Manifesto For Essex
Workshop
Young Essex

Game Changer Workshop

Transform classic video games into arcade quests for environmental action and climate change awareness. No previous coding experience required. All equipment provided. For ages 11-14 years. Read more

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