Stratford Literary Festival: Vybarr Cregan-Reid

Two writers share the joy of books and the impact they can have on our lives at a time when the arts are being squeezed out at every level and where book bans in schools and libraries have surged to record highs. Author and broadcaster, Vybarr Cregan-Reid uncovers the profound impact that books have in shaping our reality at a time when their value is under attack from governments around the world. Writer Daisy Buchanan invites us to discover the literary worlds that have helped her in unwinding anxiety to survive – and thrive. Both what, if our brave new digital world, books are no longer relevant