Open Book Festival

Book Choice - The Open Book Fest - 02 Sept 25 Something very special is happening right here in Cape Town from the 5- 7th September. The Open Book Festival is an absolute must-see highlight on the literary calendar every year, in this show we han...

In a special edition of Book Choice on FMR, Mervyn Sloman and Frankie Murrey welcome Zizipho Bam, Bongani Kona, Firdose Moonda, and Mbali Sikakana. They discuss Open Book Festival, exploring its significance for South African literature & the broader cultural landscape.

🎧 Listen: iono.fm/e/1593016

4 days until #OBF2025! Don't miss out on three days that could change how you see the world.

It's time to listen deeply and speak boldly. Book now through Webtickets or via our website.

Your voice matters. Join the conversation.

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Open Book Festival 2025 Don't miss out on three days of conversations that matter.

Open Book Festival is one week away! Make sure to book your tickets, as many events have limited capacity.
🎟️ Webtickets: www.webtickets.co.za/v2/EventCate...
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See you at #OBF2025!

Open Book Festival is a space where people connect and discuss important issues through the lens of books. Bookings now open.

🎉 Our programme is LIVE and bookings are officially OPEN!
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🎟️ Webtickets: www.webtickets.co.za/v2/EventCate...
Email openbooktickets@gmail.com to request comps.
Books available at The Book Lounge

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A small selection of participating authors in this year's September Festival.

This year's lineup brings together the most incredible mix of writers, poets and performers for three days of powerful conversations! Full list here: openbookfestival.co.za/authors/

We've raised R383,210 so far! Donate to #OBF2025: booklounge.co.za/product/open...

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Shubnum Khan's experience at Open Book Festival

Megan Choritz on the importance of Open Book

Yewande Omotoso's Open Book experience

Welcome Mandla Lishivha on Open Book Festival

Update 2:
Open Book isn't just an event - it's where art heals, where strangers become friends, and where writers and readers find their community.
Every contribution matters. Every share helps. Please support us or share with someone who might: booklounge.co.za/product/open...

Update part 1:
We're deeply grateful for community support - R104,177 so far! But government funding has been slashed: provincial funding cut us to R55K (from R300K), while DSAC completely axed funding after years of support (R700K in 2024). We can no longer rely on government support.

Open Book belongs to everyone who makes it what it is. Now we need collective ownership to include financial support. We're facing a funding crisis with no clarity on government applications months before September. If you value Open Book, please contribute.
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Two brilliant sessions from our Open Book Festival Workshop Week are now available to watch on YouTube! Links below:

From Manuscript to Bookshelf | Publishing: youtu.be/mnLNxtWB--I
From Manuscript to Bookshelf | The Next Steps
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Days 4 and 5 of Workshop Week brought such incredible variety! The blend of creative workshops and practical industry knowledge is what makes Workshop Week so special! 🖋️📚
Final day tomorrow!
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Days 2 & 3 of Workshop Week have been absolutely incredible! The depth and diversity of these workshops showcase exactly why OBF is so special. Join us for the end. Book via Webtickets & our website.
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Workshop Week is off to a brilliant start! There's nothing quite like watching stories come to life in real time. Don't miss out! Book your spot via Webtickets.
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Programme - Open Book Festival Open Book Youth Fest 2025 is coming soon - Watch this space or signup for our newsletter!

Workshop Week begins tomorrow! We can't wait to welcome you to this celebration of writing, creativity and community. You can still book your place via Webtickets, or our website.

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Our heartfelt thanks to all our partners and sponsors who helped make this week of writing, skill sharing and community building possible. If you'd like to be a part of what we do, please reach out to us.

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We're launching our inaugural Writers Retreat in collaboration with Bertha Retreat, featuring Toni Giselle Stuart. This intimate, closed gathering marks what we hope will be the first of many creative retreats.

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We're thrilled to continue our partnership with Ikamva Youth and Youth Capital for a special off-programme three-part youth-focused workshop.

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Programme - Open Book Festival Open Book Youth Fest 2025 is coming soon - Watch this space or signup for our newsletter!

We're just one week away from Workshop Week 2025! Final preparations are underway to welcome you to a week of creativity, skill sharing and community. Book your tickets now via Webtickets!
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The vast majority of Workshop Week sessions take place at Bertha House in Mowbray, our long time partner. Bertha House provides a resourced space to activists, storytellers and anyone committed to creating more just societies.
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Master the craft of storytelling with Qarnita Loxton! From plot development to creating believable characters and dialogue, this workshop welcomes writers of all levels. Book your spot today via webtickets!
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Our "From Manuscript to Book Shelf" double session features industry experts who will guide you in your publishing journey!

Book one or both sessions via Webtickets.

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Craft your very own calligraphy pen and learn basic techniques with Adil Jacobs, founder of Kapaadie Co. Calligraphy Pens! Book now via Webtickets.
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Flash Fiction and Creative Non-Fiction Workshop - Open Book Festival Join Kerry Hammerton and generate your own flash fiction or creative non-fiction through interactive exercises. We will read interesting examples of flash and use these to springboard your own writing...

Join Kerry Hammerton's Flash Fiction & Creative Non-fiction Workshop! Create new work for our 2025 anthology through interactive exercises. Limited spaces, book via Webtickets:
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Explore the delicate balance between memoir and fiction with Karina Szczurek in a two-part workshop. Your work could be published! Space is limited, so book now!

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The A to Zine - Open Book Festival This short workshop facilitated by Mandy J Watson and Danielle Albertyne includes a quick history on zines, what they can include, and the basics of structuring a narrative. Participants will also be ...

Learn the A to Zine with Mandy J Watson and Danielle Albertyn!

Book now via Webtickets or our website.
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🎉 Workshop Week 2025 programme is now LIVE and bookings are OPEN! 🎉

The full programme is on our website and you can click through to Webtickets from there to book!
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The Life Righting Collective is raffling a gorgeous writing retreat in Fish Hoek from 9 - 13 July!

R100 per entry
ABSA: Life Righting Collective
Acct: 40 9382 6013
Branch: 632005
Reference: Your full name
Email POP to admin@liferighting.com with contact details

Raffle drawn 9th May!

A Blazing Finale to #YouthFest2025! 🔥

What an incredible way to close our festival! Zizipho Bam and aBantu ChorUS brought performances that challenged, inspired, and moved us. Thanks to Bertha House for hosting us!

See you in June for Workshop Week!

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Tomorrow is the final day of #YouthFest2025!

11am-12pm Storytime with Subi Bosa at the Museum of Childhood
6-7:30pm Youth Fest Open Mic, hosted by Zizipho Bam, featuring aBantu Chorus, at Bertha House in Mowbray
Bertha House.

Book via openbooktickets@gmail.com

Yesterday Diana Ferrus captivated young readers with The Boy Who Loved to Dance at Protea Library. This morning Subi Bosa dazzled with Wrong! at the Rainbow Library. Swipe to see a few highlights.

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Don't miss our final #YouthFest2025 events:
Mon 24 March: Poetry with Thandiwe Nqanda
Wed 26 March: "Wrong!" storytime with Subi Bosa
Wed 26 March: Open Mic hosted by Zizipho Bam, featuring aBantu Chorus
All events are FREE but booking is essential! Email openbooktickets@gmail.com to book.