The Modjaji offices have been buzzing with activity, as we released three incredible new titles in quick succession. We were honoured to get to bring out the southern African...
Catching up with Modjaji’s latest 3 titles
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Coming soon from Modjaji Books: La Bastarda by Trifonia Melibea Obono
We've been quiet the past while, but we're back with a thrilling new release: La Bastarda by Trifonia Melibea Obono and translated by Lawrence Schimel. The first novel by an...
A to Z of Amazing South African Women
Almost a year ago we published the gorgeous A to Z of Amazing South African Women by Ambre Nicolson and illustrated by her husband, Jaxon Hsu. The book is a celebration of all...
Celebrating 11 years of publishing poetry
In preparing for the upcoming McGregor Poetry Festival, we realised that Modjaji Books has published 45 collections of poetry since 2007! Amongst these beautiful books are 3 X...
4th edition of African Small Publishers’ Catalogue in production
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...
