With Thanks
Curating a literary festival of national significance, is exceptionally rewarding. We are lucky to have the support of a strong and diverse team that work behind the scenes to make this day one that has firmly entrenched itself on South Africa’s literary calendar. For this incredible team we are extremely grateful.
The Kingsmead Book Fair programme was 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, Onke Mazibuko 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.
Our heart lies in the difference we make to encouraging the love of literature in young South Africans. Praise goes to the Kingsmead Book Fair Service Team, headed by Karen Landi, for sorting, packing and distributing the previously loved books from the Book Drive and enabling those less fortunate to attend the Kingsmead Book Fair.
We further thank Kingsmead College Head of Service, Karen Landi, for working with the Kingsmead student volunteers on the day.
Immense gratitude to:
Our wonderful sponsors Standard Bank – Wealth and Investment’s Jacques Nel Timberland’s Moosa Yousoef Mayet; Grattan Kirk and Batya Bricker of Exclusive Books, and Gail Harris and Lloyd Madurai from our Media Partner, Hot 102.7
Kerry Nagel and Renee Santana of Pink Peppercorn for logistics and event management;
Chelsea Rodrigues and Georgie van der Poel at Xfacta for our fabulous marketing campaign;
Sarah Gurney, Jesse Jason and the Pomegranite Team for our wonderful website and social media campaign;
Brenda Caplen for our interactive and brilliant App
The Webtickets team, led by Chris Stylianou
Our tireless travel agent, Michelle Page for the seamless administration of travel requests;
Kingsmead’s Human Resource Administrator, Judy Siwela, for organising the venue co-ordinators for the day;
The PTA, ably led by Neo Mamathuba, for the gorgeous décor;
Batya Bricker, Tashatha Majaye and Charmaine Muller, from Exclusive Books, for the pop-up shop and for ordering the stash of books;
Tarryn Mclaren, Glenda Cressy and Nicole Hilario, for your support with the logistics of the Children’s Programme;
Kingsmead’s facilities and events team Geraldine Church, Lubabalo Zondani, Zinhle Sithole for all the work from you and your teams;
Nyeleti Golele in the Kingsmead Marketing Department;
Syrex Intranets 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, Head of the Junior School, Tarryn McLaren, Chair of Council, Nerine Kahn and Chair of the PTA, Neo Mamatuba.
