Applications to sell books, and arts and crafts at the iLembe Book Festival are now open. We accept published authors in all genres, including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, young adult, and children’s literature; vendors of arts and crafts (limited to book-related products, artworks – paintings, drawings, sculptures, pottery) and not-for-profit organisations focused on literacy or educational matters.
- Must reside within iLembe District Municipality
- Preference will be given to books published in 2022, 2023 and 2024 and of good quality.
- Books and arts and crafts must be available for sale on the festival date (Saturday, 03 February 2024).
- For published authors: send an excerpt of your book (not more than 5 pages), genre and selling price.
- For arts and crafts vendors: send a list of items / catalogue you wish to sell at the event.
- For not-for-profit organisations: send information about your organisation’s work and location.
SPACE IS LIMITED
iLembe Book Festival will endeavor to provide stalls/ tables. Authors and Vendors will be responsible for setting up and managing own sales.
APPLICATIONS
Email applications to hello@ilembebookfestival.co.za
Applications must be received no later than 20 January 2024.