Cape Flats Book Festival organisers Read to Rise, are gearing up to welcome thousands of book lovers at this year’s instalment of the festival, which takes place at West End Primary in Lentegeur on Saturday and Sunday February 1 and 2.
“We are looking forward to be hosting our fourth Cape Flats Book Festival and plan to attract thousands of people from all walks of life to experience the amazing festival,” said Roscoe Williams, the non-profit organisation’s programme director.
Read to Rise promotes youth literacy in poor communities.
This year’s festival is not to be missed as it promises a stellar line-up of authors and poets, including former Mitchell’s Plain police chief Jeremy Veary, home cooks Najma Abrahams (Tietie) and Azba Fanie (Nanna) and Patric Tariq Mellet.
There will also be plenty of thought-provoking discussions and entertainment for the whole family, including workshops for teens and storytelling sessions and a puppet show for children.
Sessions will run from 9.30am to 4pm on Day 1 and from 10am to 2.30pm on Day 2. Entry is free.
For more information, visit www.capeflatsbookfestival.co.za or email info@readtorise.co.za
