Free Books Campaign launches ‘urgent’ fundraiser to help make free festival happen
In the fundraiser description, Sofia Akel, founder of Free Books Campaign, said: "The funds we raised back in 2020 have carried us throughout the years.
Nine UK literary festivals have released a joint statement calling for ‘increased support’, as Bloomsbury donates £100,000.
They state: "Amidst intense discussion around arts funding and challenges to our continued flourishing, we have joined forces to share this message on our mission and purpose, and a call for increased support .