The 3rd Annual Khayelitsha Book Festival theme is Narratives of the Resilient: Our Lived Experiences Become Our Literature will take place on Saturday 21 September at Kilombo Village, Khayelitsha.
‘Join us for a powerful celebration of resilience through storytelling! The 3rd Annual Khayelitsha Book Festival is back with the theme: “Narratives of the Resilient: Our Lived Experiences Become Our Literature” reads the invitation.
This year, we acknowledge the challenges our community faces without romanticizing them. Instead, we shine a light on the stories of triumph and resilience that emerge from our township. Whether through poetry, fiction, non-fiction, or any other form of storytelling, this festival is a tribute to those who transform their lived experiences into literature.’
What to Expect:
Inspiring panel discussions
Book readings & signings
Showcases of local talent
Poetry and storytelling performances
Opportunities to engage with authors and storytellers who use their experiences as a source of creative power
Celebrate the strength of our stories and the resilience of our people and to uplift, inspire, and celebrate our enduring spirit through the power of words! Don’t miss it!
WHAT: 3rd Annual Khayelitsha Book Festival
WHERE: Kilombo Village, 1 Joe Modise St, Mandela Park, Cape Town, 7784
WHEN: September 21, 2024 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
BOOKING & TICKETS: R60 QuicketÂ
INFO: T 089 983 3838 | E uhlangabooks@gmail.com |Â #KhayelitshaBookFestival #ResilientNarratives #CelebratingOurStories #TownshipLiterature #StorytellingPower
