Herts Book Festival prepares to begin its second chapter

Organisation of the second annual Herts Book Festival is now well underway, with the event scheduled to take place in the grounds of Hertford Castle on Saturday 13th May.

The first festival last year took place over two venues, the castle and Ware Priory, and involved over 1,000 visitors, 40 local authors, 30 volunteers, 60 local dance performers, five local storytellers and two independent local bookshops. Their aim?

To celebrate books, stories and storytelling in a series of free, family-friendly events.

In addition to free author panels, writers’ workshops, a book exchange, live storytelling and poetry classes for children, the festival also donated a number of books to local charities. This year, it returns in the grounds of Hertford Castle on Saturday 13th May from 10am to 3pm, with an author market, author panels throughout the day, engaging storytelling, the Hertford Book Exchange (bring one, take one) and plenty of activities for adults and children. For more details of the festival, read Axis next month or, in the meantime, visit the festival’s website. hertsbookfestival.org