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What's happening at the Cape Town Book Fair

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Sunday Times Events Programme
Double Storey Books Programme
Jacana Programme
Via Afrika Programme of Events
Kwela Coffee Hour Programme
Lux Verbi-BM Events Programme
Struik Programme
Penguin Books Programme
The Publishers' Association of South Africa Academic Programme

For a complete programme visit The Cape Town Book Fair website

Sunday Times Events Programme - Cape Town Book Fair - Stand G3

Hot issues, fierce debates, big authors, book signings and giveaways. Guest speakers include Richard E Grant, Barry Ronge, Zakes Mda, Jenny Crwys-Williams, André P Brink, Fred Khumalo, Patricia Schonstein-Pinnock, Lewis Nkosi and David Bullard

SATURDAY 17 JUNE
11am - 12.30pm
Judges Under Fire: Sunday Times Literary Awards judges take on the critics

Should bestsellers be guaranteed a place on the short list? What do the judges look for in a winning book? The panel includes Sunday Times Fiction Prize judges Professor Andries Oliphant and Jenny Crwys-Williams, and Alan Paton Non-Fiction Award judge Professor Sakhela Buhlungu in discussion with book critics Alex Dodd (The Weekender), Gerrit Brand (Die Burger) and Jacqui L'Ange.

1.30pm - 2.30pm
The Sunday Times Exclusive

This year's Sunday Times Fiction Prize short-listed authors read from their works including André Brink (Praying Mantis), Andrew Brown (Coldsleep Lullaby), Consuelo Roland (The Good Cemetery Guide) and Russell Brownlee (Garden of the Plagues).

3pm - 4pm
Outed: Telling the Stories of Aids

Sunday Times writer Bongani Madondo in conversation with this year's Alan Paton Non-Fiction Award short-listed authors Edwin Cameron (Witness to Aids) and Adam Levin (AidSafari).

SUNDAY 18 JUNE
11am - 12pm
The Sunday Times Exclusive

Sunday Times books columnist Michele Magwood talks to actor, writer and filmmaker Richard E Grant* about his new book (The Wah Wah Diaries)
*Grant is a keynote speaker at the Sunday Times Literary Awards banquet.

1.30pm - 2.30pm
The Winners' Circle

Barry Ronge interviews the winners of this year's Alan Paton Non-Fiction Award and Sunday Times Fiction Prize.

3pm - 4pm
Beyond The Pale: Where are the young Black Writers?

Twelve years after the advent of democracy, the long lists for the Sunday Times Literary Awards continue to be dominated by the voices of white writers. Sunday Times writer Bongani Madondo hosts a panel including publisher Annari van der Merwe and authors Fred Khumalo, Zakes Mda, Lewis Nkosi and Niq Mhlongo.

MONDAY 19 JUNE
11am - 12pm
The Book Factory: Shaping New Literary Talent

Creative writing schools have made a major impact on literary output in South Africa. Are they the answer for aspiratant authors? A panel discussion on whether talent can be taught including author and creative writing lecturer Mike Nicol, award-winning writer Zakes Mda and novelist Susan Mann.

1pm - 2pm
States Of Emergency: Writing from the War Zones

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and Alan Paton Non-Fiction Award judge, Dele Olojede in conversation with former Alan Paton Non-Fiction Award winner Jonathan Kaplan (The Dressing Station) and this year's short-listed author, Antony Altbeker (The Dirty Work of Democracy).

3pm - 4pm
Grass Roots: A View from Beyond the City

Rural artist and 2006 short-listed Alan Paton Non-Fiction Award writer William Zulu (Spring Will Come) in conversation with art journalist and author Dianne Stewart.

TUESDAY 20 JUNE
11am - 12pm
The Sunday Times Exclusive: The Craft of Writing

Renowned author Patricia Schonstein Pinnock, a Sunday Times Fiction Prize runner-up (2001), reads from her latest work (The Quilt of Dreams), and in conversation with author Diane Awerbuck.

1pm - 2:30pm
"To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism; To steal ideas from many is research"

What is plagiarism? Why has it become such a feature of the South African literary landscape? How do we move beyond the stolen word? A panel discussion including Sunday Times columnist David Bullard, author and book critic Colin Bower, Sunday Times Fiction Prize judge Corina van der Spoel and author and former newspaper editor, Shaun Johnson.


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Double Storey Books Programme - Cape Town Book Fair

SATURDAY 17 JUNE

Authors on Stand
11am
Karina Turok: Life and Soul; portraits of women who move South Africa
Gillian Warren-Brown, Yazeed Fakier, Eric Miller: Cape Town Uncovered; a Peoples City

1pm
Zapiro: Is there a Spin Doctor in the House?
Gus Ferguson: Waiting for Gateau: Cartoons & Drawings
Tom Eaton: Twelve Rows Back, some mutterings from Tom Eaton

3pm
Michael Cope: Intricacy: A Meditation on Memory
Consuelo Roland: The Good Cemetery Guide
Henrietta Rose-Innes: Nice Times: A book of South African Pleasures and Delights

5pm
Book Launch
Karina Turok: Life and Soul; portraits of women who move South Africa

SUNDAY 18 JUNE

Authors on Stand
11am
Anton Kannemeyer: Bitterkomix
Niki Daly: A Wanderer in Og

1pm
Deidre Barnard: Fat, Fame and Life with Father
Gwen Jennings: Franschoek Memories: Life in the French Valley
Harvey Tyson: Laugh the Beloved Country: A Compendium of South African Humour

3pm
Don Pinnock: Blue Ice: Travels in Antarctica
Karen Watkins: Aventure Walks and Scrambles in the Cape Peninsula
John S. Compton: The Rocks and Mountains of Cape Town

5pm
Book Launch
Jodi Bieber: Between Dogs and Wolves: Growing up with South Africa

MONDAY 19 JUNE

Authors on Stand
11am
Byron Loker: New Swell
Sean o'Toole: Marquis of Mooikloof and other stories

1pm
Sue Wood & Peter Fox: Dying: A Practical Guide for the Journey
Lauren Singer: Get out of the Way, I'm Dancing

3pm
Rod Suskin: Soul Talks
Belinda Silbert: A Survival Kit for the Hereafter

5pm
Book Launch for the trade
Henrietta Rose-Innes: Nice Times: A book of South African Pleasures and Delights

TUESDAY 20 JUNE

Authors on Stand
1pm
Glynis Clacherty: Suitcase stories
Robyn Cohen: Nearly Finished: a guide to home renovating

5pm
Book Launch
Byron Loker: New Swell
Sean o'Toole: Marquis of Mooikloof and other stories

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Jacana events at the Cape Town Book Fair - Stand D5

SATURDAY 17 JUNE

10am - 10:30am
Anne Schuster
, author of Foolish Delusions, and Willemien de Villiers, author of Kitchen Casualties, will be at the Jacana Stand D5

11am

Andree Bosch, author of One Woman Walking, will be at the Jacana Stand D5

11:30am - 12pm

Reviva Schermbrucker, author of An African Christmas Cloth, presents “Stitch a story”/ Try your hand at embroidering a page in your own story book, in Room 1.63, Exclusive Books Kidzone.

12pm - 1pm

Eric Miyeni, author of O Mandingo! The only black at a dinner party, in discussion with Geoff Hill – “For the love of politics,” in the C J Langenhoven Room

2 pm - 3pm

Hamilton Wende, author of The King’s Shilling, reading from his book, in the Sol Plaatjie Room

2pm - 3pm

Anne Schuster, author of Foolish Delusions, and Willemien de Villiers, author of Kitchen Casualties, will be at the Jacana Stand D5

4:30pm - 6pm
Hazel Crampton, author of The Sunburnt Queen, at the Jacana Stand D5

4pm - 5pm

Caine Prize nominees in conversation with SA writers and writing students from UWC, UCT and Stellenbosch University – with Nick Elam and participating authors Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor, Doreen Baingana, Muthal Naidoo, Veronique Tadjo & Segun Afolabi, in the Bessie Head Room

SUNDAY 18 JUNE

12h00 - 13h00
Harry Mashabela, author of A People on the Boil, journalist and former president of the Union of Black Journalists – “SA 30 years on”, in the Sol Plaatjie Room

13h00 - 14h00

Ronnie Govender, author of Song of the Atman and writer of the play At the Edge and Other Cato Manor Stories, in the Sol Plaatjie Room

16h00 - 17h00

Caine Prize nominees – reading from the Caine Prize anthology – with Nick Elam and participating authors Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor, Doreen Baingana, Muthal Naidoo, Veronique Tadjo & Segun Afolabi, in the Ingrid Jonker Room

MONDAY 19 JUNE

14h00 - 15h00
Caine Prize nominees – reading from the Caine Prize anthology – with Nick Elam and participating authors Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor, Doreen Baingana, Muthal Naidoo, Veronique Tadjo & Segun Afolabi, in the C J Langenhoven Room 1.43

16h00 - 17h00
“Doing Business in South Africa: Cultural Differences” – Muzi Kuzwayo, author of Marketing through Blood and Dust and the upcoming There’s a Pantsula in the Boardroom, in the Imbizo Room 1.51

17h30 - 18h00

Launch of The New Suffolk Hymnbook by Ben Oswest, in the lobby of the Cape Town Book Fair.


TUESDAY 20 JUNE

10h00
Caine Prize nominees – reading from the Caine Prize anthology – with Nick Elam and participating authors Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor, Doreen Baingana, Muthal Naidoo, Veronique Tadjo & Segun Afolabi, in the Richard Rive Room 1.63

13h00 - 14h00
HIV Aids: Up close and personal” with Liz McGregor, author of Khabzela, Pieter Dirk Uys and Adam Levin in discussion, in the Ingrid Jonker Room 1.44

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Via Afrika Programme of Events - Cape Town Book Fair - Via Afrika lounge

SATURDAY 17 JUNE

2pm - 3pm
For parents: “What turns kids onto reading” - Era (New Zealand)

3pm - 4pm
Johan van Lill, reading from Story Street/Storiestraat (perfect for 7-9 year olds) - Nasou Via Afrika

4pm - 5pm
Authors read from their books: André Brink, Marita van der Vyver, Niq Mhlongo, Edwin Cameron, Rachelle Greeff and Deon Meyer - NB Publishers

5pm - 6pm
The importance of parental involvement in teaching young children school readiness and mathematical concepts - Nasou Via Afrika/Idem

SUNDAY 18 JUNE

10am - 11am
The importance of parental involvement in teaching young children school readiness and mathematical concepts - Nasou Via Afrika/Idem

12pm - 1pm
Meet one of the country’s best-loved authors, Philippa Gregory
Philippa will discuss her latest bestseller The Constant Princess - Jonathan Ball

2pm - 3pm
For parents: “What turns kids onto reading” - Era (New Zealand)

4pm - 5pm
Book launch: Whatever You Do, Don’t Run, by four not-so-rugged-rangers - NB Publishers

5pm - 6pm
We celebrate the birthday of Niki Daly and his books - NB Publishers

MONDAY 19 JUNE

1pm - 2pm
A demonstration of making young children’s learning easy and fun, using Idem’s toys and apparatus in a thematic approach. Meet the internationally- acclaimed playwright Mbongeni Ngema at the Via Afrika stand - Nasou Via Afrika/Idem

2pm - 3pm
Poetry reading from Izingwazi Zanamuhla by Hlengiwe Ngcongo from USIBA, the isiZulu writer’s guild - Nasou Via Afrika

3pm - 4pm
Poetry workshop
Meet the compilers of the Writing Light anthology, Sylvia van Straaten and Cecilia du Toit, and develop your “speed limerick- writing” skills. (By invitation) - Nasou Via Afrika

4pm - 5pm
NB Publishers' authors read from their books: Jan van Tonder, Russel Brownlee, Marguerite Black, Simão Kikamba, Ken Barris and Ace Mgxashe.

5pm - 6pm
See local author Michiel Heyns ( The Typewriter’s Tale) in conversation with Russel Brownlee on aspects of his work – his recent translation of Agaat in particular and the imminent release of his own writing in translation - Jonathan Ball

TUESDAY 20 JUNE

1pm - 2pm
A demonstration of making young children’s learning easy and fun, using Idem’s toys and apparatus in a thematic approach - Nasou Via Afrika/Idem

2pm - 3pm
For teachers: “Shared Reading; a basis for teaching reading and writing” - Era (New Zealand)

3pm - 4pm
Woordreise en Versreise poësiewerksessie vir hoërskool leerders en hulle onderwysers. Hoor die gedigte en leer die geheime van limeriekskryf met Adinda Vermaak, Zandra Bezuidenhout en Phillip de Vos. Op uitnodiging - Nasou Via Afrika

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Kwela Coffee Hour Programme - Cape Town Book Fair - Via Afrika lounge

SATERDAG 17 JUNIE

11am - 12pm
Tendense in Afrikaanse fiksie, uit ’n skrywersperspektief
Skrywers
· EKM Dido
· Kirby van der Merwe
· Rachelle Greeff

Sameroeper
· Dr Louise Viljoen

SUNDAY 18 JUNE

11am - 12pm
From manuscript to book: tips from published authors

Authors
· Mary Watson
· Henrietta Rose-Innes
· Maxine Case
· Niq Mhlongo
· Zubeida Jaffer

Convenor
· Nèlleke de Jager

MONDAY 19 JUNE

11am - 12pm
“Don’t kill my darlings”: editors and writers discuss the editing process

Authors / Editors
· Henrietta Rose-Innes
· Ken Barris
· Simão Kikamba
· Lynda Gilfillian
· James Woodhouse

Convenor
· Nèlleke de Jager

TUESDAY 20 JUNE

11am - 12pm
The poetry spectrum: performance versuss page / eye versus ear

Poets
· Rustum Kozain
· Michael Cope
· Loit Sôls
· Keorapetse Kgositsile

Convenor
· Gus Ferguson

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Lux Verbi-BM Events Programme - Cape Town Book Fair - Stand E2

SATERDAG 17 JUNIE

10:00 - 11:00
The importance of prayer for toddlers.
Books: Loshande die beste oupa en ouma, Gebedjies voor slapenstyd / Prayers before Bedtime
Authors: Johan & Nina Smit
Guest Speakers: Johan & Nina Smit

13:00 - 14:00
Gelykenisse vir vandag

Books: God se prenteboek & Die gebed wat die wêreld omspan
Author: Helmut Thielicke
Guest speaker: Daniél Louw (Theological Professor)

SONDAG 18 JUNIE

13:00 - 14:00
Op soek na 'n aardse spiritualiteit & die lewe anderkant die dood
Books: Waar op dees aarde vind mens God? & Die lewe anderkant die dood.
Author: Ernst Conradie
Guest Speaker: Ernst Conradie

MAANDAG 19 JUNIE

12:00 - 13:00
Die Boek van alle tye - Bybelroman vir jongmense
Book: Die Boek van alle tye
Author: Trevor Dennis
Guest Speaker: Elzette Hansen (Vertaler) In gesprek met Elize Parker

DINSDAG 20 JUNIE

12:00 - 13:00
Drug abuse among teens
Book: Stefan slaan terug
Author: Hendrick Bergh
Guest Speaker: Peter Powis (Expert on drug abuse)

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The Publishers' Association of South Africa Academic Programme - Cape Town Book Fair

SATURDAY 17 JUNE

10h30 - 12h30
The role of African and other marginalised
Writers in challenging the perceived superiority of the Euro-American literary canon
Juta Publishers presents: Peter Ripken, Kole Omostoso, Brenda Cooper, Imraan Coovadia
Venue: Alex La Guma (Room 1.41)

SUNDAY 18 JUNE

10h30 - 12h30
The role of reading in facilitating sustainable democracy
Oxford University Press: Eleanor Sisulu, Kobus Maree
Southern Africa presents: Rustum Kozain, Judith February, Karen Bruns
Venue: Alex La Guma (Room 1.41)

TUESDAY 20 JUNE

10h30 - 12h30
The importance, realities and future of scholarly publishing
Wits University Press and Garry Rosenberg, Mohammed Umar
University of KwaZulu-Natal Press present: Glenn Cowley
Venue: Alex La Guma (Room 1.41)

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Penguin Books Programme - Cape Town Book Fair - Stand C2

SATURDAY 17 JUNE

11h00 - 11h45
Talk: Zakes Mda: on his novels and South African writing - Ingrid Jonker (Room 1.44) capacity 60

11h00 - 11h45
Book Signing: Meet Lesley Pearse and have your book signed! - Penguin stand

11h00 - 11h30
Appearance Children: meet Peter Rabbit and Spot! Penguin stand

11h00-11h45
Talk: How to Get Your Book Published in SA - a talk by Basil van Rooyen - Bessie Head (Room 1.61) capacity 120

12h15 - 12h45
Book signing: Lesley Pearse and Zakes Mda sign books - Penguin stand

12h00-12h45
Talk: Alexander McCall Smith on his novels - Bessie Head (Room 1.61) capacity 120

13h00 - 13h30
Book signing: Basil van Rooyen signs books - Penguin stand

14h00 - 14h30
Appearance Children: meet Peter Rabbit and Spot! - Penguin stand

14h00 - 14h45
Talk: Lesley Pearse chats about her life of writing - Ingrid Jonker (Room 1.44) Capacity 60

15h00-15h45
Discussion: Alexander McCall Smith and Tom Eaton compare notes - Bessie Head (Room 1.61) capacity 120

17h00 - 17h45
Meet and chat to Alexander McCall Smith and Tom Eaton at the Penguin stand. They will be signing books - Penguin stand

SUNDAY 18 JUNE

11h00 - 11h30
Appearance Children: meet Peter Rabbit and Spot! Penguin stand

11h30 - 12h30
Talk: Lesley Pearse discusses plot, inspiration, and writing her novels - CJ Langenhoven (Room 1.43) capacity 60

12h00 - 12h30
Book signing: Zakes Mda signs books at the Penguin stand

12h30 - 13h00
Book signing: Meet Alexander McCall Smith and Lesley Pearse at the Penguin stand. They will be signing books - Penguin stand

14h00 - 14h30
Appearance Children: meet Peter Rabbit an Spot! - Penguin stand

14h00-14h45
Talk: Zakes Mda talks about a life of writing, and his work - Ingrid Jonker (Room 1.44) capacity 60

15h00-15h45
Talk: Shaun Johnson and John van de Ruit discuss their work and the art of writing a first novel - Ingrid Jonker (Room 1.44) capacity 60

15h00 - 15h45
Talk: Alexander McCall Smith on his novels - Richard Rive (Room 1.63) capacity 120

16h00 - 17h00
Discussion: Finuala Dowling and Rosemund Handler discuss writing in South Africa - Penguin stand

17h00 - 18h00
Cocktail launch of A City Imagined: Cape Town and the meanings of a place - Penguin's stand

MONDAY 19 JUNE

10h00-10h45
Talk: John van de Ruit tells us the secrets of Spud (talk for School Children) - Alex La Guma (Room 1.41) capacity 120

11h00 - 11h30
Appearance Children: Meet Peter Rabbit and Spot! - Penguin stand

11h00 - 11h45
Talk: Alexander McCall Smith talks about his children's books - Alex La Guma (Room 1.41) capacity 120

14h00 - 14h30
Appearance Children: Meet Peter Rabbit and Spot! - Penguin stand

12h00-12h45
Talk: Zakes Mda tells school children about his novels - Alex La Guma (Room 1.41) capacity 120

14h00 - 15h00
Talk: How to Get Published in SA - a talk by Basil van Rooyen, accompanied by bestselling debut novelist John van de Ruit - Penguin stand

16h00-16h45
Chat: Lesley Pearse discusses life, love and writing! - CJ Langenhoven (Room 1.43) capacity 60

16h45 - 17h30
Chat and book signing: Meet John van de Ruit at the Penguin Stand!

TUESDAY 20 JUNE

11h00 - 11h30
Appearance Children: Meet Peter Rabbit and Spot! - Penguin stand

11h00 - 12h00
Talk/Book Signing: Meet and chat with Lesley Pearse - Penguin stand

14h00 - 14h30
Appearance Children: Meet Peter Rabbit and Spot! - Penguin stand

15h30 - 16h30
Discussion


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Struik Programme - Cape Town Book Fair

SATURDAY 17 JUNE

09h00 - 10h00
Great Explorers
- Kingsley Holgate

10h30 - 11h15
Rhythm and Rhyme
- Lebo Mashile poetry

11h00 - 12h00
Great Explorers
- Kingsley Holgate

12h00 - 13h00
Women's Voices
- Doreen Baingana on women's writing in Africa

14h00 - 14h45
Maverick Women
- Lauren - extraordinary SA women

16h30 - 17h00
Smacked
- Melinda Ferguson

SUNDAY 18 JUNE

09h30 - 10h00
Breakfast Run
- Ashley Dowds

10h00 - 12h00
Two Dogs Launch
- Fathers day celebration 

12h30 - 13h00
Rhythm and Rhyme
- Lebo Mashile poetry

14h00 - 15h00
Johan Marais Snake demo
- Johan talking Snakes of Southern Africa

15h00 - 16h00
Meet the Cheetah
- Cheetah cubs & Gerald Hind

MONDAY 19 JUNE

09h00 - 09h45
Crime writers
- Margie Orford, A Brown & C Botha

10h00 - 11h00
Brett Kebble
- Barry Sergeant speaker

12h00 - 13h00
Shelf Life - Hans Muhlberg

14h00 - 15h00
Love of Gardening
- Keith Kirsten special invitation

15h30 - 16h00
Fabulous Dion Chang
- Dion Chang, Gloria's Guide to Fabulousness

TUESDAY 20 JUNE

10h00 - 11h00
SA Childrens Books - N Clarke, Lynn B H, Cathy Maunder, Jay Heale, Janet Keegan, Irma Chait

12h00 - 13h00
Birding the Specialists - Phil Hockey, Callan Cohen, Peter Ryan

14h00 - 14h30

Wanderlust - Ian Michler on travel writing

15h00 - 15h30
Closing ceremony - Pieter-Dirk Uys




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