Inspiring book by 12-year-old author

Spurred by her love of reading and writing, Tailei Richards has managed to achieve one of her biggest goals at the young age of 12 – to become a published author. Tailei, who is in Grade 5 at Lilyfontein Primary School, recently published her book called Finding Home, which tells the story...

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Date set for Gauteng International Book Festival

The Gauteng International Book Festival is set to be hosted in Soweto, South Africa on December 11, 2022. The festival theme is “Unlimited Africa.”There is a new festival in the African literary scene going by the name Gauteng International Book Festival. It will be hosted in Soweto, just...

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Christmas giveaway - WIN a copy of The Light We Carry by Michelle Obama!

The Light We Carry by Michelle Obama Copy.When we are able to recognize our own light, we become empowered to use it,” writes Michelle Obama.We’re giving away a copy of The Light We Carry by Michelle Obama.To stand a chance of winning, simply fill in your details.Competition closes on 19...

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Nigerian writer wins big at the World Fantasy Awards 2022 in the US

Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki’s The Year’s Best African Speculative Fiction (2021) won at the World Fantasy Awards 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA on November 7, 2022.The World Fantasy Awards have been awarded annually for the best fantasy fiction published during the previous calendar...

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The Afro Poetry Times has November covered. It's a new era for African poetry

The rich value of poetry can never be traded for a dime. November is a time for reflection as we wrap up the year. Memories flourished like a bed of roses. For many people love was won, battles were fought, happiness lingered but tragedy also struck. What better to deal with...

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Kistrech International Poetry Festival 2022 described as a huge success in Kenya

The Kistrech International Poetry Festival 2022 was hosted in several venues around Kenya from October 8 – 14, 2022.The Kistrech International Poetry Festival was founded to promote poetry and cultural exchange between local and foreign artists by Dr Christopher Okemwa in 2013. The...

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Poetry Competitions, Submissions & Opportunities – NOVEMBER 2022

The clocks have gone back and winter is here, along with the November poetry list and 140 poetry competitions, writing submissions and opportunities – open or with deadlines between now and the end of the month!NOVEMBER 2022Ninth Letter (Web Edition)  – Poetry, Fiction, Non-fiction,...

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