If you are a small or independent publisher in Africa you really should list in the new edition of the African Small Publishers’ Catalogue. The catalogue reaches important people...
Young Modjaji fan reminds us why books like “A to Z of Amazing South African Women” need to exist
Although we released A to Z of Amazing South African Women in time to celebrate National Women's Day last year, we don't believe that the book is only relevant during Women's...
Hester van der Walt shares writing advice at Cape Town launch of Se my is julle twee susters?
Hester van der Walt's second book, Sê my, is julle twee susters, "a story of friendship between two women that, against all odds, turned into a lifelong relationship", launched...
Jolyn Phillips wins the 2018 Humanities and Social Sciences Award for Tjieng Tjang Tjerries
Modjaji Books is thrilled to announce that Modjaji author Jolyn Phillips has won the 2018 Humanities and Social Science Award for her book Tjieng Tjang Tjerries and other...
11 Best Indie Bookshops to visit this #IndieBookDay
#IndieBookDay is coming up this Saturday 24 March. We couldn't be more excited to see bibliophiles across the world flocking to indie bookshops to add an independently-published...
Curtain call: Jolyn Phillip’s Tjieng Tjang Tjerries adapted for the stage, performed at Woordfees 2018
Theater maker, actor, and director Jason Jacobs worked with Modjaji author Jolyn Phillips to transform Tjieng Tjang Tjerries and other stories for the stage. The play was...
Modjaji celebrates 10 years
On 4 November, we gathered at the home of Modjaji to celebrate our 10 year milestone. Authors, editors, artists, supporters, friends and contributors shared in honouring the...
“A to Z of Amazing South African women” is making waves
Our gorgeous book, A to Z of Amazing South African Women is making waves, we sold out our first print run before the book hit the shelves. Exclusive Books are having a one day...
Michelle Hattingh’s I’m the Girl Who Was Raped will be available on 4 continents
We’ve sold rights to Michelle Hattingh’s brave, powerful, lucid memoir, I’m the Girl Who Was Raped to Inanna in Canada and to Spinifex in Australia – who...