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Colleen Higgs
Modjaji Magic continues in 2024
Can you believe it’s already June and we’re only just sending out our first newsletter of the year? We have lots of exciting news to share! It’s hard to know what to share first.
One of our books has been turned into a movie, and we’re bringing out a re-edited movie tie-in edition. Our titles have also been receiving recognition left and right with wins, longlists, and shortlists for various awards. We’re also exploring some new directions we hope you’ll love.
Be sure to read below to catch up on our latest news!
On becoming a published poet in South Africa
Experienced poetry and literary magazine editors and publishers, Robert Berold, Gary Cummiskey, and Colleen Higgs share their advice and suggestions on becoming a published poet....
Blown Away By Books Festival, Uvile Ximba’s book launch, new Modjaji tiles and more September news!
Blown Away By Books We were delighted to announce that some of our authors participated in the Blown Away By Book's panel discussions at Fish Hoek Library from September...
Viva Bibliodiversity!
In the Southern Hemisphere, September is a good month to think about new growth, seedlings, and sprouting leaves. What does this have to do with publishing? Join us on Zoom to...
Catching up with Modjaji’s October news
69 Jerusalem Street by Lindiwe Nkutha shortlisted for the 2021 UJ Prizes for South African Writing in English Our hearty congratulations to Lindiwe Nkutha: Her short story...
February newsletter: It’s the month of love, and we love books!
January is always a tough month, but you've gotten through it! Why not reward yourself or someone you love with a Modjaji title to welcome you home after a long day? Hellos and...
New African Small Publishers’ Catalogue incoming!
While at the Centre for the Book in Cape Town, Colleen Higgs together with Maire Fisher compiled and edited the first Small Publishers’ Catalogue – listing as many of the small...
November newsletter: Fabulous festive season gift ideas await you…
We can't believe that it's nearly the end of 2020. It's been a difficult year for all in the publishing sector, with launches pushed back and book sales dropping, but we’re proud...