March 8, 2024 at 5:24 AM
We are proud to announce the launch of Acacia Literary Agency, an agency that exclusively works with authors and publishers from the African continent in the field of non-fiction!
www.acacia-literary-agency.net
#literaryagent #africa #africanauthors #nonfiction #authors
www.acacia-literary-agency.net
#literaryagent #africa #africanauthors #nonfiction #authors
August 25, 2025 at 4:31 PM
We are proud to announce the launch of Acacia Literary Agency, an agency that exclusively works with authors and publishers from the African continent in the field of non-fiction!
www.acacia-literary-agency.net
#literaryagent #africa #africanauthors #nonfiction #authors
www.acacia-literary-agency.net
#literaryagent #africa #africanauthors #nonfiction #authors
The countdown begins....
If you haven't submitted already, check out the guidelines : www.hhousebooks.com/island-prize...
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#theislandprize #submissions #writingcompetition #writing #africanauthors #opportunities #deadline
If you haven't submitted already, check out the guidelines : www.hhousebooks.com/island-prize...
Share it on!
#theislandprize #submissions #writingcompetition #writing #africanauthors #opportunities #deadline
February 14, 2025 at 10:37 AM
The countdown begins....
If you haven't submitted already, check out the guidelines : www.hhousebooks.com/island-prize...
Share it on!
#theislandprize #submissions #writingcompetition #writing #africanauthors #opportunities #deadline
If you haven't submitted already, check out the guidelines : www.hhousebooks.com/island-prize...
Share it on!
#theislandprize #submissions #writingcompetition #writing #africanauthors #opportunities #deadline
Out today: www.hhousebooks.com/books/braids...
#comingsoon #newtitles #africanauthors #booksky #books #reading #publishing
#comingsoon #newtitles #africanauthors #booksky #books #reading #publishing
April 17, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Spotlight on Mohale Mashigo!
Mohale is an Open Book Festival staple. Her annual panel, Conversations with Mohale, is never one to miss.
Find Mohale's books over at the Book Lounge, in store or online.
booklounge.co.za/writer/mohal...
#reading #africanauthors #obf2026 #books
Mohale is an Open Book Festival staple. Her annual panel, Conversations with Mohale, is never one to miss.
Find Mohale's books over at the Book Lounge, in store or online.
booklounge.co.za/writer/mohal...
#reading #africanauthors #obf2026 #books
August 1, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Spotlight on Mohale Mashigo!
Mohale is an Open Book Festival staple. Her annual panel, Conversations with Mohale, is never one to miss.
Find Mohale's books over at the Book Lounge, in store or online.
booklounge.co.za/writer/mohal...
#reading #africanauthors #obf2026 #books
Mohale is an Open Book Festival staple. Her annual panel, Conversations with Mohale, is never one to miss.
Find Mohale's books over at the Book Lounge, in store or online.
booklounge.co.za/writer/mohal...
#reading #africanauthors #obf2026 #books
In an interview with the Stylist Book Club, Chimamanda Adichie said something so profound and yet so relatable.
We think she's right. What do you think?
#ChimamandaNgoziAdichie #Chimamanda #WritersLife #quotes #AfricanAuthors #africanliterature
We think she's right. What do you think?
#ChimamandaNgoziAdichie #Chimamanda #WritersLife #quotes #AfricanAuthors #africanliterature
August 8, 2025 at 8:39 PM
In an interview with the Stylist Book Club, Chimamanda Adichie said something so profound and yet so relatable.
We think she's right. What do you think?
#ChimamandaNgoziAdichie #Chimamanda #WritersLife #quotes #AfricanAuthors #africanliterature
We think she's right. What do you think?
#ChimamandaNgoziAdichie #Chimamanda #WritersLife #quotes #AfricanAuthors #africanliterature
Spotlight on the remaining shortlisted authors while we wait for the winners to be announced on the 19th!
#booksky #writing #prize #theislandprize #shortlist #africanauthors
#booksky #writing #prize #theislandprize #shortlist #africanauthors
May 15, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Spotlight on the remaining shortlisted authors while we wait for the winners to be announced on the 19th!
#booksky #writing #prize #theislandprize #shortlist #africanauthors
#booksky #writing #prize #theislandprize #shortlist #africanauthors
Beautiful; heartaching. Love the perspective on generational trauma: we do not, cannot, heal it all in one life.
I wish there was a way to talk about my lineage, my history, without the horror of what was done to us. There isn't. I guess that's the point.
#booksky 📚💙 #blackbooks #africanauthors 📚⏳️
I wish there was a way to talk about my lineage, my history, without the horror of what was done to us. There isn't. I guess that's the point.
#booksky 📚💙 #blackbooks #africanauthors 📚⏳️
March 4, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Beautiful; heartaching. Love the perspective on generational trauma: we do not, cannot, heal it all in one life.
I wish there was a way to talk about my lineage, my history, without the horror of what was done to us. There isn't. I guess that's the point.
#booksky 📚💙 #blackbooks #africanauthors 📚⏳️
I wish there was a way to talk about my lineage, my history, without the horror of what was done to us. There isn't. I guess that's the point.
#booksky 📚💙 #blackbooks #africanauthors 📚⏳️
Join the Open Book Festival for an unforgettable three days!
Spend time browsing books, enjoying our marketplace and listening to your favourite local authors in conversation.
Visit our website to book your seats!
openbookfestival.co.za/festival-pro...
#BookFestival #CapeTown #AfricanAuthors
Spend time browsing books, enjoying our marketplace and listening to your favourite local authors in conversation.
Visit our website to book your seats!
openbookfestival.co.za/festival-pro...
#BookFestival #CapeTown #AfricanAuthors
August 11, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Join the Open Book Festival for an unforgettable three days!
Spend time browsing books, enjoying our marketplace and listening to your favourite local authors in conversation.
Visit our website to book your seats!
openbookfestival.co.za/festival-pro...
#BookFestival #CapeTown #AfricanAuthors
Spend time browsing books, enjoying our marketplace and listening to your favourite local authors in conversation.
Visit our website to book your seats!
openbookfestival.co.za/festival-pro...
#BookFestival #CapeTown #AfricanAuthors
Delighted to announce Braids & Migraines will be published on the 17th
More here: www.hhousebooks.com/books/braids...
“A novel of insight and emotion…an invaluable new voice in South African literature.”
The Island Prize Judges
#booksky #books #comingsoon #newtitles #africanauthors
More here: www.hhousebooks.com/books/braids...
“A novel of insight and emotion…an invaluable new voice in South African literature.”
The Island Prize Judges
#booksky #books #comingsoon #newtitles #africanauthors
Braids & Migraines
BRAIDS & MIGRAINES by Andile Cele PP: 190 Publication Date 17th April 2025
www.hhousebooks.com
April 11, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Delighted to announce Braids & Migraines will be published on the 17th
More here: www.hhousebooks.com/books/braids...
“A novel of insight and emotion…an invaluable new voice in South African literature.”
The Island Prize Judges
#booksky #books #comingsoon #newtitles #africanauthors
More here: www.hhousebooks.com/books/braids...
“A novel of insight and emotion…an invaluable new voice in South African literature.”
The Island Prize Judges
#booksky #books #comingsoon #newtitles #africanauthors
May 19, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Spotlight on Sven Axelrad!
We're always excited to welcome Sven Axelrad, and this year the focus will be on his latest book 'Dogs of Vivo'.
Sven's books are available through the Book Lounge, in store or online.
booklounge.co.za/writer/sven-...
#reading #africanauthors #obf2026 #books
We're always excited to welcome Sven Axelrad, and this year the focus will be on his latest book 'Dogs of Vivo'.
Sven's books are available through the Book Lounge, in store or online.
booklounge.co.za/writer/sven-...
#reading #africanauthors #obf2026 #books
July 30, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Spotlight on Sven Axelrad!
We're always excited to welcome Sven Axelrad, and this year the focus will be on his latest book 'Dogs of Vivo'.
Sven's books are available through the Book Lounge, in store or online.
booklounge.co.za/writer/sven-...
#reading #africanauthors #obf2026 #books
We're always excited to welcome Sven Axelrad, and this year the focus will be on his latest book 'Dogs of Vivo'.
Sven's books are available through the Book Lounge, in store or online.
booklounge.co.za/writer/sven-...
#reading #africanauthors #obf2026 #books
Both available now.
Grab your copies at www.iskanchi.com/category/for...
#ChildrensBooks #AfricanFolktales #IskanchiPress #PreorderNow #StorytellingAfrica #AfricanAuthors
Grab your copies at www.iskanchi.com/category/for...
#ChildrensBooks #AfricanFolktales #IskanchiPress #PreorderNow #StorytellingAfrica #AfricanAuthors
June 12, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Both available now.
Grab your copies at www.iskanchi.com/category/for...
#ChildrensBooks #AfricanFolktales #IskanchiPress #PreorderNow #StorytellingAfrica #AfricanAuthors
Grab your copies at www.iskanchi.com/category/for...
#ChildrensBooks #AfricanFolktales #IskanchiPress #PreorderNow #StorytellingAfrica #AfricanAuthors
Still making up your mind about which events to go to?
Here are some suggestions for those looking for discussions on Africa and the African diaspora.
Filter our online programme to find topics that suit your interests!
openbookfestival.co.za/festival-pro...
#africanauthors #bookfestival #africa
Here are some suggestions for those looking for discussions on Africa and the African diaspora.
Filter our online programme to find topics that suit your interests!
openbookfestival.co.za/festival-pro...
#africanauthors #bookfestival #africa
August 18, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Still making up your mind about which events to go to?
Here are some suggestions for those looking for discussions on Africa and the African diaspora.
Filter our online programme to find topics that suit your interests!
openbookfestival.co.za/festival-pro...
#africanauthors #bookfestival #africa
Here are some suggestions for those looking for discussions on Africa and the African diaspora.
Filter our online programme to find topics that suit your interests!
openbookfestival.co.za/festival-pro...
#africanauthors #bookfestival #africa
Spotlight on Dr Athambile Masola!
Athambile has joined us over multiple festivals and become part of the Open Book Family. We are thrilled to have her back this year.
Shop her books at the Book Lounge, in store or online!
booklounge.co.za/writer/atham...
#reading #africanauthors #obf2026 #books
Athambile has joined us over multiple festivals and become part of the Open Book Family. We are thrilled to have her back this year.
Shop her books at the Book Lounge, in store or online!
booklounge.co.za/writer/atham...
#reading #africanauthors #obf2026 #books
July 29, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Spotlight on Dr Athambile Masola!
Athambile has joined us over multiple festivals and become part of the Open Book Family. We are thrilled to have her back this year.
Shop her books at the Book Lounge, in store or online!
booklounge.co.za/writer/atham...
#reading #africanauthors #obf2026 #books
Athambile has joined us over multiple festivals and become part of the Open Book Family. We are thrilled to have her back this year.
Shop her books at the Book Lounge, in store or online!
booklounge.co.za/writer/atham...
#reading #africanauthors #obf2026 #books
In other news....Some Island Prize longlisters while we wait for the shortlist....
#theislandprize #longlist #writing #africanauthors #booksky
#theislandprize #longlist #writing #africanauthors #booksky
April 19, 2025 at 8:34 AM
In other news....Some Island Prize longlisters while we wait for the shortlist....
#theislandprize #longlist #writing #africanauthors #booksky
#theislandprize #longlist #writing #africanauthors #booksky
The Island Prize Family Tree keeps growing ...🎉📚🌍🌊🎉
#writing #africanauthors #africanwriting #africanliterature #buylocal #theislandprize #karenjennings #africawrites
#writing #africanauthors #africanwriting #africanliterature #buylocal #theislandprize #karenjennings #africawrites
April 26, 2025 at 9:38 AM
The Island Prize Family Tree keeps growing ...🎉📚🌍🌊🎉
#writing #africanauthors #africanwriting #africanliterature #buylocal #theislandprize #karenjennings #africawrites
#writing #africanauthors #africanwriting #africanliterature #buylocal #theislandprize #karenjennings #africawrites
#NowReading this sapphic romance by UK based Cameroonian author Tedji Xaviere.
Two chapters in, and my heart is already shattered.
#booksky #books #AfricanAuthors
Two chapters in, and my heart is already shattered.
#booksky #books #AfricanAuthors
November 20, 2024 at 9:30 PM
#NowReading this sapphic romance by UK based Cameroonian author Tedji Xaviere.
Two chapters in, and my heart is already shattered.
#booksky #books #AfricanAuthors
Two chapters in, and my heart is already shattered.
#booksky #books #AfricanAuthors
A close up of a couple of the shortlisted authors while we wait for the winners to be announced on the 19th!
#booksky #writing #prize #theislandprize #shortlist #africanauthors
#booksky #writing #prize #theislandprize #shortlist #africanauthors
May 13, 2025 at 8:52 AM
A close up of a couple of the shortlisted authors while we wait for the winners to be announced on the 19th!
#booksky #writing #prize #theislandprize #shortlist #africanauthors
#booksky #writing #prize #theislandprize #shortlist #africanauthors
Very excited to be recognized as a rising voice in modern African children’s literature in Our Ancestories latest blog post. They are a great resource for African kids literature.
Full blog article here
our-ancestories.com/blogs/news/m...
#africanauthors #africanpublishers #blog
Full blog article here
our-ancestories.com/blogs/news/m...
#africanauthors #africanpublishers #blog
February 27, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Very excited to be recognized as a rising voice in modern African children’s literature in Our Ancestories latest blog post. They are a great resource for African kids literature.
Full blog article here
our-ancestories.com/blogs/news/m...
#africanauthors #africanpublishers #blog
Full blog article here
our-ancestories.com/blogs/news/m...
#africanauthors #africanpublishers #blog
If you're in Cape Town on the 24th, why not pop by the Book Lounge around 5:30, where Braids & Migraines author Andile Cele will be in convo with Karen Jennings (An Island, Crooked Seeds) ?
#booklaunch #booksbooksbook #books #newtitle #outnow #africanauthors
#booklaunch #booksbooksbook #books #newtitle #outnow #africanauthors
April 22, 2025 at 9:05 AM
If you're in Cape Town on the 24th, why not pop by the Book Lounge around 5:30, where Braids & Migraines author Andile Cele will be in convo with Karen Jennings (An Island, Crooked Seeds) ?
#booklaunch #booksbooksbook #books #newtitle #outnow #africanauthors
#booklaunch #booksbooksbook #books #newtitle #outnow #africanauthors