Kingsmead Book Fair instills good reading habits
Kingsmead Book Fair, authors, literary, African authors, courage, theme, reading habits, Alex Bouche
Kingsmead College hosted over 140 authors at their 11th annual Book Fair. The event took place on May 27 from 09:00 – 18:00 at the school premises in Rosebank. This event was in association with Standard Bank – Wealth and Investment, Timberland and Media Partner Hot 102.7. This year, as Kingsmead College celebrates its 90th anniversary, the school decided to follow the school’s theme of courage.
“As a school we are passionate about reading and it is so important that our students are exposed to books, authors – in particular African authors – and good reading habits. We are excited about the authors on our programme and being able to expose our students and the wider community to rich and varied topics and sessions. We hope that this year’s programme provides a mixture of comfort and courage. May you explore new genres and attend sessions that you may not have in the past – be courageous with your choices.” Said the director of the Kingsmead Book Fair Alex Bouche.
The diverse programme included more than 140 authors participating in over 70 sessions throughout the day on the adult, young adult, and children’s programmes.
Kingsmead Book Fair has a strong social responsibility ethos. As such, one of the aims of the Kingsmead Book Fair’s Outreach programme is to offer entrance and session tickets to various organisations and reading groups that otherwise might not have the means to attend. In addition, the school holds a book drive in the weeks leading up to the book fair where gently loved books are donated and then distributed to our various community partners.
All proceeds from the event go towards the Kingsmead Trust. There are currently 61 bright young women benefiting from an excellent education in senior school. The bursaries constitute 100% of their school fees, uniforms, daily lunch and tour subsidies.
In addition to literary appetites being satiated there were lots on offer in terms of food and drink stalls as well as the Exclusive Books pop-up store where people could buy the visiting authors’ books and have them signed.
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