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Author Kristy Jean during story time with pupils during the Open Book Youth Festival last year

BOOKS

Join the Open Book Festival's Youth Festival from March 16 to 23, where children and teens can immerse themselves in a week of free literary events, including storytime sessions,…

Staff Reporter

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Read to Rise executive director, Taryn Lock.

POETS

The fifth annual Cape Flats Book Festival will take place at West End Primary School, bringing together more than 90 authors, poets and performers for two days of free,…

Marsha Bothma
OWN Correspondent

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Authors, Dave Murray from Plumstead and Brian Ingpen from Tokai, with Lee Botti from Onrus.

MARITIME

Maritime historian Brian Ingpen and sailor David Murray launch 'South Africa Supertugs', a captivating exploration of legendary supertugs John Ross and Wolraad Woltemade, filled…

Karen Watkins

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Pictured, from left, are Sharon Paulsen, Ruper Pluck, Diana Ferrus, Dusanka Stojakovic, Archie Birch and Tina Smith.

CHILDRENS AUTHOR

"Diana Ferrus, a celebrated poet, launches her debut children's book, 'The Boy Who Loved to Dance,' telling the inspiring story of Johaar Mosaval, a dancer who overcame…

Roshan Abrahams

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Open Book Festival Youth Festival: Inspiring young readers from March 16 to 23

Fifth annual Cape Flats Book Festival returns to Mitchell’s Plain

Brian Ingpen’s book explores South Africa's supertugs

Diana Ferrus launches captivating children's book about Johaar Mosaval