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Poetry book tells stories of extraordinary and brave girl Erin who died aged nine
Elmstead Market author releases Easter-themed children's book
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Urgent donations needed for popular NSPCC book fair
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Comic book collection worth thousands goes under the hammer at Colchester auctioneers
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'I use dyslexia as a positive' - Essex chef Jamie Oliver publishes children's book
Essex Book Festival 2023 to remember the floods of 1953
Learn the inspiring story of 'forgotten' war heroes which motivated new novel
Essex Book Festival 2023 returns to celebrate books of all shapes and sizes
Campaign to install statue in High Street receives 'generous' backing
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Novelist looks for second bounce after writing second novel during lockdown
Behind the scenes magic – Watch how The Royal Mint makes new Harry Potter coins
Meet the people behind the Colchester's book club which has gone from strength to strength
Popular Colchester book club to appear on hit national TV show
Historian tells the forgotten story of Harwich's First World War sailors
Bestselling historical author Dan Jones comes to Colchester to give talk
Mercury Theatre to host worlds first exhibition on captioning for deaf theatregoers
£1,000 donation goes towards fundraiser for statue depicting Colchester poets
Author and artist team up to publish picture book on town's famous feline
Poet to bring performance of written word to Colchester Arts Centre
The Very Hungry Caterpillar wiggles its way to Mercury Theatre this week
Children's author Nick Butterworth makes visit to Colchester primary school
Rare Harry Potter book found in Colchester charity shop sells for £6,200
Meet the two Wivenhoe grandmas who have landed a book publishing deal
Young writers receive words of wisdom from award-winning author
Add a touch of magic this Harry Potter Day with gifts from IWOOT and more
Writing group inviting book enthusiasts to inaugural event at new home
Cath Kidston launches new Matilda collection including clothing, bags and homeware
The Royal Mint reveals collectable £5 coin to celebrate 120 years of Peter Rabbit
Popular garden centre boss' new book shortlisted for national award
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Budding writers encouraged to express themselves in storytelling competition