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Durban International Book Fair: a bookworm's paradise
Durban International Book Fair: a bookworm's paradise
Spread the Word!
Those who delight in the written word are in for a treat when the Durban International Book Fair convenes at Sibaya Casino from Monday, 01 to Friday, 05 August 2022 and Pick n Pay Durban North. The week-long book fair has been themed "Unlocked & Unleased" and pays tribute to the storytellers keeping the word alive with a special focus on women in literature, the promotion
of indigenous languages and academic publishing.
To be held at Sibaya Casino & Entertainment Kingdom, more than 100 writers from all over the country will be in attendance and it will be a bookworm's paradise with more than 25 new book launches and plenty of new literature to consume.
#DIBF2022 is hosted by the Durban Book Fair which is a nonprofit organisation established as a civil society initiative in support of Africa's only UNESCO city of literature. It was launched in July 2018 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Nobel Laureate, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela and to promote reading especially among children. The Durban Book Fair has
since convened monthly book fairs at Mitchell Park, Durban townships and online. No fewer that 300 local authors have used the Durban Book Fair platform to launch or promote their books.
Anivesh Singh, Co-Founder of the Durban Book Fair, "We have a jam-packed programme during which people will be able to meet renowned authors such as Joanne Joseph, Niq Mhlongo Cheryl Roberts and Hamish K yd. If you don't already know these people, or are a fan, come and meet them face-to-face.''
Visitors can look forward to engaging with fellow readers, creatives, authors, academicians, literacy NGOs, language promoters, and publishers against the backdrop of green hills and the Indian Ocean.
In 2017, Durban was honoured by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as Africa's first City of Literature and is one of only eight cities in the world bestowed with this literary designation.
There is no cost to attend the event. If you require further information, email admin@durbanbookfair.co.za or visit https://www.madeindurban.co.za to download the latest programme.