Readers meet their favourite authors at Kingsmead College book fair

ROSEBANK – The Kingsmead Book Fair had discussions and debates with facilitators and authors.

Naidine Sibanda
Music room venue co-ordinators, Agnes Moshidi and Vicky Sekgoela at the Kingsmead Book Fair. Photo: Naidine Sibanda

Kingsmead College hosted the much awaited Kingsmead Book Fair on 12 May.

The participating bookshop, Exclusive Books, food stalls and sponsors such as Standard Bank and Radio 702, Porcupine Ridge and Timberland set up their stalls for the event early in the morning.

A number of authors such as Fred Khumalo and Maxine Case were present to engage avid readers in in-depth dialogues and to sign their books. Debate facilitator Sithembile Mbete led a wide-ranging discussion with attendees about legacy, history and storytelling.

Fred Khumalo, author of Dancing The Death Drill, and Maxine Case author of The Softness of The Lime, sign their books for readers at the Kingsmead Book Fair. Photo: Naidine Sibanda

 

To get the full story, you can check out the next edition of the Rosebank Killarney Gazette, week ending 25 May, set to hit your doorsteps next Tuesday.

 

Details: Kingsmead College 011 731 7300.

Is your school hosting any extra-curricular events? Email your event details to naidines@caxton.co.za

 

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