The Kampala Book Market, one of the most highly anticipated and well-attended monthly book events in Kampala, is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 30, 2023, from 10am to 6pm at the Uganda National Museum. Located on Plot 5 Kira Road, Kampala, Uganda, the event promises to be an exciting one, featuring new titles by local leading authors.
This edition of the market will showcase new titles by prominent Ugandan authors, including Prof. Samwiri Lwanga Lunyiigo's "Uganda; An Indian Colony", Prof. Edward Rugumayo's "Why FireFlies Glow", and Hon. Miria Matembe's "The Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Betrayed". In addition to these local authors, international authors will also be featured, including Dr. Florence Brisset's "Talkative Polity: Citizenship and Radio Domination in Uganda" and Marissa Mika's "Africanizing Oncology".
The Kampala Book Market is a free, open market for African literature books, including novels, memoirs, short-stories, biographies, autobiographies, poetry, history, law, gender, scientific research books, cultural books, and photography books. The event provides a platform for booksellers, authors, and publishers to exhibit their books and interact with potential buyers, readers, and collectors.
As the only literary market in East Africa, the Kampala Book Market brings together authors, publishers, booksellers, book buyers, readers, collectors, and anyone interested in the art of reading and writing. The event has become a significant platform for promoting African literature and fostering a culture of reading and writing in the region.
This will be the 24th edition of the Kampala Book Market, which is organized and curated by The African Studies Bookstore team, led by Donnah Kwijuka and Atukwatse Wartson. The team has worked tirelessly to bring together a diverse range of authors, publishers, and booksellers to showcase their work.
The event is expected to draw a large crowd of book lovers, and those interested in attending can contact the organizers for more information via email: [email protected]. With its rich lineup of authors and publishers, the Kampala Book Market is set to be an exciting event for anyone interested in African literature.
The Kampala Book Market has become a staple of Kampala's literary scene, and its 24th edition promises to be just as engaging and informative as previous events. With a wide range of books and authors on display, the event is a must-attend for anyone interested in reading, writing, and African literature.
Key points
- The Kampala Book Market will feature new titles by local leading authors, including Prof. Samwiri Lwanga Lunyiigo and Hon. Miria Matembe.
- The event is organized and curated by The African Studies Bookstore team, led by Donnah Kwijuka and Atukwatse Wartson.
- The Kampala Book Market is the only literary market in East Africa that brings together authors, publishers, booksellers, book buyers, readers, collectors, and all kinds of people interested in the art of reading and writing.
