Africa
Writes, The Royal African
Society’s annual
literature and book festival in association with The
British Library, returns for a third year.
Taking place from Friday 11to Sunday 13 July, Africa Writes 2014 will bring together over 50 authors, poets, publishers, critics and experts for an exciting programme, including book launches, readings, talks, panel discussions, performances, children and young people’s workshops, family activities, and an international book fair.
Reclaiming the
Feminine Voice Friday 11 July, 18:30 – 20:00
BL Conference Centre, £8/ £6 / £5
BUY TICKETS We bring together a powerful group of African women poets who are using their voices to claim their rightful place in literature. With Young Poet Laureate for London Warsan Shire, Belinda Zhawi, Ribka Sibhatu and Chinwe Azubuike. Moderated by Jessica Horn, feminist writer and activist.
An Audience with Ama Ata Aidoo
Saturday 12 July, 18:30 – 20:00
BL Conference Centre, £8/ £6 / £5
BUY TICKETS Join Ama Ata Aidoo, Ghana’s leading author, poet, playwright, academic and former Education Minister, for an in-depth conversation led by Wangui wa Goro, writer, critic and translator. For the full schedule of events and the latest news and updates, visit Africa Writes website and follow them on Twitter and Facebook. There's also #MyAfricaWrites Tweetathon
Follow @RoyAfrisoc and tweet about your experience of the festival and African books and literature with the hashtag #MyAfricaWrites for a chance to win some great prizes!
Africa Writes 2014 has been made possible through the financial support and partnership of the following institutions and organisations: The British Library, Arts Council England, Scib Nigeria, The University of London's Centre of African Studies, The British Museum, The Caine Prize for African Writing, British Council, Commonwealth Writers, Africa39, African Reading Group, Afrikult., Black Reading Group, Black Book News, Bookshy Blogger, Cassava Republic, English PEN, Kwani Trust, Female All Rounder, SIDENSI, Spora Stories, Styled By Africa, TEDxEuston and Worldreader. Africa Writes takes this opportunity to thank the above and the many other individuals and organisations who have contributed to the festival.
