THE BUSINESS OF READING IN AFRICA

Organised by the Southern African Book Development Education Trust (SABDET) in association with the Zimbabwe International Book Fair.

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MONDAY 26 MARCH 2001

Club Room, National Hall, Olympia, London W14

Seminar One, 10am - 12noon

BOOKSHOPS AND LIBRARIES

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Seminar Two, 2pm-4pm

PRESS, MEDIA AND THE INTERNET

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Speakers include:

AKWE AMOSU, Editor/Producer, AllAfrica Global media, Washington DC, and BBC World Service, London

BRIDGET IMPEY, Managing Director, David Philip Publishers, Cape Town

RICHARD MAMMAH , Executive Director, Synergy Educational, Lagos

AOKO MIDIWO ODEMBO, Managing Director, Legacy Books, Nairobi

KOLE OMOTOSO, Research Professor, University of Stellenbosch Department of Drama and Centre for Theatre and Performance, South Africa

RACHEL VAN RIEL, Director, Opening the Book, Pontefract, UK


Both seminars will look at enterprising and innovative reading promotion projects and initiatives, illustrated by experience from South Africa (where 2001 is Year of Reading), Nigeria, Kenya and elsewhere in Africa, the UK and North America. Special focus on engaging the book trade in campaigns, and how these have reached out to the press, radio,TV and the Internet.

The seminar series is aimed at publishers, booksellers and distributors, librarians, educationalists, international agencies, researchers, students and all interested in African publishing and book development issues. Entry to the seminars is free to all LIBF2001 exhibitors and visitors. A limited number of complimentary LIBF2001 entrance passes is available on request to those who pre-register for the seminars - please return the booking form overleaf as soon as possible.

ALL WELCOME - FREE ADMISSION

LIBF2001 Seminar Programme, 25 Endymion Road, London N4 1EE

Tel: 020 8348 8463 Fax 020 8348 4403 E-mail margaret.ling@geo2.poptel.org.uk

Indaba on: CHANGING LIVES — PROMOTING A READING CULTURE IN AFRICA

The Zimbabwe International Book Fair is the leading book trade event in Sub-Saharan Africa, enjoying the full support of the publishing industry throughout Africa and of the international donor community. Last year more than 300 direct exhibitors and over 2000 trade and professional visitors from 31 countries attended.


Events planned for ZIBF2001 include:

• Indaba 2001, 4 -5 August: Changing Lives
• Africa's Best Books Initiative: Announcement of Second Shortlist
• Award of the Second Caine Prize for African Writing
• ZIBF2001 Writers Workshop
• Buyers and Sellers Meeting for the African Print and Publishing Industry

For further information on the ZIBF2001 programme, registration forms, travel and accommodation details, contact:

David Brine

Zimbabwe International Book Fair (UK) Limited
P O Box 21303
London WC2E 8PH

Tel/Fax: +44 (0)20 7836 8501
Email: international@zibf.org

Visit our website at http://www.zibf.org

Or visit the Zimbabwe International Book Fair exhibit at LBF2001, stand number A165 in the National Hall at Olympia, 25-26-27 March.

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SEMINAR REGISTRATION FORM

THE BUSINESS OF READING IN AFRICA

LBF2001 seminar series, Monday 26 March 2001

&127 Yes, I would like to attend the seminars. Please reserve the following places:

Seminar 1: 10.00am-12.00 noon ____ Seminar 2: 2pm-4pm ____

(Participants may attend either one or both seminars of their choice)

Please send me an application form for a complimentary LIBF2001 entrance pass (Note: please do not tick this box if you have already made independent arrangements to attend the LIBF as an exhibitor or visitor).

NAME _____________________________________________________________________

COMPANY/ORGANISATION ______________________________________________

ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

TEL___________________ E-MAIL ________________________________________

Return to:

Margaret Ling

LBF2001 Seminar Programme
25 Endymion Road,
London N4 1EE

Tel: 020 8348 8463
Fax 020 8348 4403
E-mail: margaret.ling@geo2.poptel.org.uk

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