#WeRead: Fun and enriching reading content at the 2019 Book Fair (Multimedia)

The Illustrator’s Exhibition brings visual storytelling to the heart of this year's event.

September 7, 2019

Stephan Lehman 1 minute read

Zanele Dlamini and illustrator Toby Newsome at the SA Book Fair.

This weekend’s 2019 edition of the South African Book Fair features a must-see Illustrator’s Exhibition that brings visual storytelling to the heart of the 2019 Book Fair.

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Experts in learning and teaching materials are also on hand to share their insights with parents, guardians and children on what books to read for learning and fun.

The fair includes a focus on the role of visual storytelling that can be experienced in multiple ways.

Sorry tellers share stories ranging from African tales to stories under the sea at the SA Book Fair.

The Oval Atrium in the Women’s Jail at Constitution Hill has is a gallery for this year’s fair, featuring the work of children’s book illustrators Mogau Kekana, illustrator of Refiloe Moahloli’s Yes, Yanga! and Toby Newsome.

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The Illustration Exhibition also showcases a range of engaging works by comic book illustrators Loyiso Mkhize, Clyde Beech and Nathi Ngubane, providing a fascinating pause from the jam-packed offerings at the fair.

With more than 100 authors, poets, storytellers, creators, and expert facilitators, the three-day event cannot be missed.

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— BedfordEdenvaleNews (@BedfordEdenvale) September 7, 2019

LISTEN: Zanele talks about engaging with children at the 2019 Book Fair

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— BedfordEdenvaleNews (@BedfordEdenvale) September 7, 2019

Watch: Loyiso Mkhize

Welcome to @SABookFair – what a fantastic programme & space for reflection with amazing SA writers! 🔥
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— Belen Calvo Uyarra (@BelenCalvoEU) September 7, 2019

A morning well spent. #ReadersAreLeaders well done to the team at @SABookFair for an awesome gathering. If you haven't been it's open @VisitConHill until tomorrow afternoon. Well worth the visit. #OurStories #SABF2019 pic.twitter.com/zIhy53uZ36

— CATHERINE CONSTANTINIDES (@ChangeAgentSA) September 7, 2019