Blurb… Crossing the River is about a fifteen-year-old Nozizwe and her family on the run from their farm in Zimbabwe. Led by a courageous aunt, the family illegally crosses the border into South Africa. In crossing the Limpopo Nozizwe’s older sister is attacked by a crocodile. And so, begins a long and dangerous journey. Title ..read more

If you’re looking for something to read to your little ones this festive season, here are some fabulous African Story Books you should check out. You probably have some of them on your bookshelves. I chose them based on how entertaining their storylines are and their colourful, quirky illustrations. Your toddler will want to hear […] The post 13 Fabulous African Picture Books For Your Toddler appeared first on All African Books ..read more

Coffee With Children’s Book Author, Kariema Taliep Davids A week ago, Kariema Taliep Davids, children’s book author and entrepreneur invited me for coffee at her house in Wetton, Cape Town. We spoke about her journey to becoming a self-published author, her love for reading, and how her first grandchild, Haniyah, led to her publishing a […] The post Coffee With Children’s Book Author, Kariema Taliep Davids  appeared first on All African Books ..read more

Community in Action founder Carla Annas will participate in her second (self-organized) Ironman 70.3 distance triathlon on Saturday, November 27, 2022. She aims to raise R500,000 by race day at Pringle Bay Route. All proceeds will cover a full seven-year primary tuition fee at the Stellenbosch Waldorf School.   Read more about Stellenbosch Waldorf School    Who […] The post Supporting Education In South Africa: 1 Kilometer At A Time appeared first on All African Books ..read more

Weeping Waters by Karin Brynard is a crime fiction novel that is set in a small community by the Karoo, Northern Cape. The community setting is particularly important here, as this novel explores how people can be affected by what happens in their surrounding environment. We’re introduced to a police detective Inspector Albertus Beeslaar. He […] The post Book Review Weeping Waters | Karyn Brynard – Not Everyone is Your Friend appeared first on All African Books ..read more

Books have always been my safe place. 3 books made me feel better, helping me survive my pregnancy woes.  Reading has been my lifesaver since day one of this process.   Mhudi by Sol T. Plaatje A wonderful book that was first published in 1940. It is an epic story of love, courage, determination, and the […] The post 3 Books That Helped Me Survive My Pregnancy Woes appeared first on All African Books ..read more

Today is the annual celebration of World Book Day.  What is World Book Day? In 1995, Unesco launched World Book Day and Copyright Day, which are observed in more than 100 countries on different dates. World Book Day is basically a ”fun day” for children to celebrate books and appreciate reading. Children in the UK […] The post 5 Ways To Get Involved In Annual World Book Day appeared first on All African Books ..read more

Are you searching for great books to gift your bookworm friend this Christmas? We came up with 9 books we thought you should give and receive for the holidays. South Africa at Liberty   by Yasser Booley Yasser Booley showcases photographs taken over 22 years. South Africa at Liberty is his debut. It is a collection […] The post Christmas Gift Guide: 9 Books We Recommend Gifting Your BookWorm Friend appeared first on All African Books ..read more

I don’t know about you guys, but I’m almost feeling overwhelmed by the multitude of new releases we’ve been subjected to this year. Both mainstream and self-published authors have been showing us flames with their literary pieces. It’s extremely difficult for me as a re-seller – having to share space with shelves of books staring down at me […] The post 2017 New Book Release: Our Favourite 15 Book Releases appeared first on All African Books ..read more

Writing is a creative and very personal process and from what I have gathered each writer has a unique personality and writing style. Let us first start with understanding what writing is. The dictionary explains that writing is the activity or occupation of composing text for publication. It can be concluded that the definition of […] The post 3 Surprisingly Obvious Habits That Prove You Are A Writer At Heart appeared first on All African Books ..read more