Welcome back to this fabulous conversation between literary agents Raphaël Thierry and Emma Shercliff! Yesterday, Raphaël and Emma discussed their journeys towards agenting, the contract “just behind the book”, and protecting author rights. If you missed it, catch up here before tuning into Part 2 below! Let’s dive back in! Raphaël Thierry I would be … Continue reading A #ReadingAfrica Conversation: Literary agents Raphaël Thierry and Emma Shercliff Discuss Representing African Writers, Part 2
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A #ReadingAfrica Conversation: Literary agents Raphaël Thierry and Emma Shercliff Discuss Representing African Writers
Hi everyone, happy #ReadingAfrica Week 2022! As part of our week-long celebration, we have the privilege of posting this exclusive guest post from literary agents Raphaël Thierry and Emma Shercliff, a transcript of their recent conversation about all things African literature. The conversation is split into two parts—the first published below, and Part 2 to … Continue reading A #ReadingAfrica Conversation: Literary agents Raphaël Thierry and Emma Shercliff Discuss Representing African Writers
Writers of Zimbabwe, a #ReadingAfrica Panel
We’re excited to present a special, pre-recorded panel of Zimbabwean writers. We have the honor of publishing two (soon to be three) books by award-wining author Siphiwe Gloria Ndlovu, and when she asked us if she could convene a panel of some of her writing community to talk about what they’re working on, what they’re … Continue reading Writers of Zimbabwe, a #ReadingAfrica Panel
Musings on the Recent Rise of African-Inspired Mythology and Folklore in Books, Movies, Art and Popular Culture
People of African heritage have finally entered a new era, one of centering and celebrating and sharing with the world our mythologies and stories and art from our own ways of seeing.
The Spark: The #ReadingAfrica Edition
Hot from the Press #ReadingAfrica Week 2022 is officially here! Kicking off this Sunday, December 4, our sixth annual celebration of all things African literature is shaping up to be our biggest and best yet. We’ve worked so hard to bring together an amazing line-up for you all, including three virtual events, several written roundtables, … Continue reading The Spark: The #ReadingAfrica Edition
Meet the #ReadingAfrica 2022 Panelists!
We’re getting so close to #ReadingAfrica Week! We’ve reached out to bookstores, libraries, publishers, and other literary organizations to spread the word about our annual celebration of African literature. But maybe the best advertisement is introducing you to the amazing group of storytellers and creatives that will be appearing on our live panels this week. … Continue reading Meet the #ReadingAfrica 2022 Panelists!
Join Us for #ReadingAfrica Week 2022
“This place called Africa. You think you know it. You have learned about it in school. You have come across stories about it in the media. Perhaps, you have visited the place or better still live there and so you feel that you really know it. It is not until you pick up a book … Continue reading Join Us for #ReadingAfrica Week 2022
All Rise: Resistance and Rebellion in South Africa
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Big News for Disruption: New Short Fiction from Africa
Please join Catalyst Press and our publishing partner, Short Story Day Africa, in congratulating Idza Luhumyo and Mbozi Haimbre. Idza was shortlisted for the Caine Prize for her story, “Five Years Next Sunday,” and Mbozi was shortlisted for a Nommo Award in the short story category for her story, “Shelter.” Both of these appeared in … Continue reading Big News for Disruption: New Short Fiction from Africa
#ReadingAfrica 2021: Why We’re Reading Africa
Many thanks to all who participated in our annual #ReadingAfrica Week celebration! We’re already excited about next year. This last post comes from several of our authors and Catalyst staff, each expressing why they’re reading African lit, all year round. One of the joys of my life is crossing cultures. It’s fascinating to peek into … Continue reading #ReadingAfrica 2021: Why We’re Reading Africa