Get your tickets for the TENTH British Library Edition of Africa Writes Festival as we explore the theme of Intangible Heritage. We have day tickets, weekend tickets and also online tickets that will give you access to stream everything happening…
Workshop 5: A time for reflection As we hit the halfway mark on 2021, we at the Royal African Society wanted to take the time to reflect on our 5th and final workshop in the Poetry in the Primary Classroom…
Workshop 4: The Multiplicity of Language As teachers across the country returned to school after a much needed half term break, we at the Royal African Society wanted to take stock of our fourth workshop for the Poetry in the…
Workshop 3: Learning rhythm and poetry We believe there’s a rhythm and poetry to life – which is why we at the Royal African Society were so excited for the third workshop in the Poetry in the Primary Classroom programme…
Workshop 2: Learning confidence and motivation We could all use a confidence boost right now, couldn’t we? Which is probably why our second workshop for the Poetry in the Primary Classroom Programme couldn’t have come at a better time. In…
2021 AKO Caine Prize Conversation Monday 19 July, 19:00 – 20:30 (BST) Location: British Library Player Tickets: FREE An evening with the AKO Caine Prize for African Writing shortlisted writers, chaired by Kinna Likimani. This is an online event hosted…
Africa Writes – Exeter Presents: Louisa Adjoa Parker’s She Can Still Sing (flipped eye Virtual Bookshop Tour) Date: Thursday 17 June 2021 Time: 18:30 – 19:30 (BST) Location: Zoom Tickets: FREE As part of their 20th anniversary celebrations, publisher flipped eye are…
**APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED** Would you like to join our team? We are currently recruiting for an Africa Writes 2021 Production Intern and an Africa Writes 2021 Marketing Intern. We are looking for two individuals who are passionate about African literature and social media…
Poetry in the Primary Classroom Blogs Workshop 1: Learning the art of flexibility The Poetry in the Primary Classroom project began in January 2021, with an ambitious plan to provide an enriching Continuing Professional Development course to primary school teachers…
Africa Writes – Exeter Book Club Presents: Elizabeth-Jane Burnett’s The Grassling & Of Sea Date: Tuesday 25 May Time: 16:00 – 17:00 (BST) Location: Crowdcast Tickets: FREE (suggested donations: £2 / £5 / £10) With Elizabeth-Jane Burnett and Phoebe Boswell….