Established in 2003 by the estate of Leo Tolstoy and the Samsung Corporation, the Yasnaya Polyana Literary Prize has a 31-title international longlist.
Confidence Rising (Mostly): Nielsen’s Whirlwind Overview of World Markets
The Nielsen Consumer Confidence Index combined with Bookscan data offers a snapshot of what’s happening in global book publishing markets.
uHlanga: On the Birth of a South African Poetry Press
Nick Mulgrew discusses the birth of his South African poetry press, uHlanga, which he hopes will open the doors for young poets to develop their careers.
Literary Magazines As Training Ground for Readers, Writers and Publishers
South African writer and literary magazine publisher Nick Mulgrew discusses how literary magazines are perfect training for pursuing more ambitious projects.
4 Reasons Books are So Expensive in South Africa
Jeremy Boraine, publishing director of Jonathan Ball Publishers, offers five reasons why books are so expensive in South Africa.
Agent’s Insight Into the South Africa’s Children’s Book Market
South African children’s book publishing is winning international attention — and awards — as the market evolves beyond being a government-driven sector.
Homeless South African Sells Books and Reviews In Lieu of Begging
Johannesburg’s Philani Dladli was homeless when he decided to sell books he found and read, offering them on a sliding price scale based on his own review.
Literary Agent Isobel Dixon’s Passions Span Africa and Beyond
Isobel Dixon of the Blake Friedmann Literary Agency has helped bring a wide array of authors to a global audience, including many from South Africa.
South Africa’s PRAESA Wins $575k Astrid Lindgren Prize at Bologna
The Project for the Study of Alternative Education in South Africa (PRAESA) has been named the winner of the 2015 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award.
In South Africa, Crowd-sourced Publishing Tackles Book Poverty
A new start-up in South Africa, Book Dash, focuses on creating and giving away free, high-quality books to needy children and encourages them to become lifelong readers