The African Studies Bookstore, a leading publishing and book distribution house based in Kampala, Uganda, has launched a Christmas book sale to promote the visibility and accessibility of African publications. The sale, which runs from December 1 to 24, 2024, offers an incredible special discount of up to 40% on all its books. This initiative aims to give back to its clients and put more books into the hands of readers during the festive season.
The Publishing and Partnerships Director, Mr. Wartson Atukwatse, officially launched the campaign, inviting all book lovers to take advantage of this special deal and shop for books for themselves and their loved ones. He expressed gratitude to his book distribution partner, Laurence Bollen, who is also a manager of the sister online distribution platform, Africanbook. Shop, for their great and meaningful partnership.
The African Studies Bookstore is committed to promoting and advancing Africa's publishing sector, knowledge production, and shaping the African narrative. The bookstore provides an enabling publishing infrastructure for writers, poets, researchers, and readers writing and researching on Africa. By partnering with leading university presses, they advocate for local publishing and offer Africa licensing rights to publish expensive books at subsidized rates.
The bookstore has published over 80 titles under its name and plans to double the figure in the next five years. With its partnership with Africanbook. Shop based in the Netherlands, the African Studies Bookstore has made it easy for all its books to be accessed in Europe and beyond, whether in electronic or physical form.
The African Studies Bookstore's mission is to tell Africa's stories by providing a world-class, professional, and unmatched publishing infrastructure to its clients. The bookstore welcomes inquiries, questions, or comments via email at [email protected] or by calling/texting +256787818132. Visitors can also access more information on their website at https://africanbook.shop/shop.
The Christmas book sale is part of the bookstore's efforts to make African publications more accessible to local readers at affordable prices. By offering a wide range of books from original African writers, the African Studies Bookstore aims to promote a deeper understanding and appreciation of African culture and literature.
The African Studies Bookstore's Christmas book sale is a great opportunity for book lovers to purchase new titles at discounted prices. With its commitment to promoting African publications and providing a platform for African writers, the bookstore is set to continue playing a vital role in shaping the African narrative.
Key points
- The African Studies Bookstore is offering up to 40% discount on all its books during the Christmas sale.
- The bookstore has published over 80 titles and plans to double the figure in the next five years.
- The African Studies Bookstore is committed to promoting and advancing Africa's publishing sector, knowledge production, and shaping the African narrative.
