With thanks

We are lucky to have the support of a strong and diverse team that work behind the scenes to make this literary festival one that has firmly entrenched itself on South Africa’s literary calendar. We are incredibly grateful for this incredible team.

The Kingsmead Book Fair programme is curated and crafted by a strong team of literary enthusiasts who worked tirelessly to ensure a diverse and dynamic programme. We thank acclaimed authors Sue Nyathi, and Pamela Power, the Sunday Times’s Jennifer Platt, and writer, musician and editor Bruce Dennill. Lover of books, Kirsten Rolston, curated the Kingsmead Book Fair Children’s and Young Adult Programmes.

The Kingsmead Young Writers’ Competition, now in its 5th year, and growing from strength to strength would not be possible without the dedication and vision of Corinne Rosmarin.

Our heart lies in the difference we make to encouraging the love of literature in young South Africans. With thanks to the Kingsmead Service Team, for sorting, packing and distributing the previously loved books from the Book Drive.

With gratitude to:

Our wonderful sponsors Standard Bank – Wealth and Investment’s Jacques Nel and Sagren Pather, Lloyd Madurai and Gail Harris from our Media Partner, Hot 102.7, the Team at Fasken, and Grattan Kirk and Maria Varfis of Exclusive Books.

Renee Santana for logistics and event management;

Serena Bassett, Georgie van der Poel, and Lori Trope at Xfacta for our fabulous marketing campaign;

Sarah Nash, Jesse Jason and the Pomegranite Team for our wonderful website and social media campaign;

The Webtickets team, led by Chris Stylianou and Shante Ndlovu

The PTA, ably led by Alison Levesley, for the gorgeous décor;

Maria Varfis, Charmaine Muller, and team from Exclusive Books Rosebank, for the pop-up shop and for ordering the stash of books;

Glenda Cressy and Nicole Hilario, for your support with the logistics of the Children’s Programme;

Kingsmead’s facilities and events team Geraldine Church, Jabulani Maswanganyi, Zinhle Sithole for all the work from you and your teams;

Carey Fisher-Gietzman, Nyeleti Golele, and Ketshedile Dlulu in the Kingsmead Marketing Department;

Inq for IT support;

Mel Pelliser and team from Virtual Productions for the seamless audio visual and tech support;

and United Safety Services for an impeccable JOC report;

Russ Stroud and Vicky Rondina for the endless stream of payments in accounts.

Our signature event would not be possible without the unwavering support of the Head of College, Lisa Palmer, Chair of Council, Nerine Kahn, the Kingsmead Executive Team, and Chair of the PTA, Alison Levesley.

Thanks to you, the visitor, for making this event the success that it has become by immersing yourselves in the day.