Youth Fest

Don’t miss the always awesome Bianca Flanders when she reads from her latest book, Pumpkin and the Hidden Heroes.
This will be followed by an activity session!

Authors:

• Bianca Flanders

Join Dusanka Stojakovic of New Africa Books to learn the ins and outs of what makes for a successful children’s book.
This session is not to be missed and is open to adults.
Booking is essential.

Authors:

• Dusanka Stojakovic

Don’t miss this opportunity to meet not one but two amazing writers and storytellers!
Join Salamina Mosese and Refiloe Moahloli for stories and activities.
This is a free event, but booking is essential.

Authors:

• Refiloe Moahloli
• Salamina Mosese

Join the Red Wheelbarrow to perform or listen to short stories and poetry. Headlining the session is Kirsten Deane
To register to perform be at the venue on the day from 14h30.
This event is open to […]

Authors:

• Nondwe Mpuma
• Kirsten Deane

The Red Wheelbarrow team supports all aspects of poetry from online and IRL readings and performances through to conversations about craft.
This two part workshop culminates in an Open Mic on the 15th March at Bertha […]

Authors:

• Kirsten Deane
• Lisa Julie

Don’t miss out on all the fun and games with amazing storyteller, Lwandiso Ntanga!
He is reading from The Day Mandela Came to Class.

Authors:

• Lwandiso Ntanga

Join Samantha van Riet and other storytellers for tales and activities in different languages.
The Ubuntu Storytelling project by award-winning UK author Alan Durant in association with PRAESA involves storytellers from all over South Africa representing […]

Join Chanel Joseph of the Cape Town Museum of Childhood for an informal and lively conversation with Bianca Flanders, Sindiwe Magona and Nonikiwe Mashologu drawing on stories from their childhoods.

Authors:

• Bianca Flanders
• Sindiwe Magona
• Nonikiwe Mashologu
• Chanel Joseph

Join award-winning children’s book author, Alex Latimer, for a practical workshop focusing on story and character development.
Paper and some markers will be available.
Grade 10 and upwards welcome! No experience necessary.
This is a free event, but […]

Authors:

• Alex Latimer

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to close the week with stories.
Hosted by Philippa Namutebi Kabali-Kagwa and Gcina Mhlophe, the event will highlight some exciting new voices.
There is no age restriction for this […]