Founded2007; 17 years ago (2007)
FounderColleen Higgs
Country of originSouth Africa
Headquarters locationCape Town
Publication typesBooks
Nonfiction topicsWritings of South African women
Official websitewww.modjajibooks.co.za

Modjaji Books is a South African small-scale independent publisher. Started in 2007 by Colleen Higgs, it is an independent press that publishes the writings of Southern African women.[1] Many Modjaji titles have gone on to be nominated for and to win prestigious literary awards both in South Africa and internationally.[2]

Modjaji Books is based in Cape Town, publishing books written exclusively by Southern African women. Currently, the company publishes short stories, memoir, novels, poetry, and creative non-fiction.[3]

Modjaji Books aims to fill a gap by providing an independent outlet for serious writing by women: "From poetry to biography to fiction, there will be an outlet for writing by women that takes itself – and its readers – seriously."[1]

The Modjaji Books blog is frequently updated and features reviews, news, articles and insights on South African publishing. The blog is available on Books LIVE.[1]

Selected publications

References

  1. ^ a b c "About Modjaji Books". Books Live. Avusa Media. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  2. ^ Reid, Katie (29 July 2013). "Q&A: Colleen Higgs – publisher Modjaji Books". Africa in Words. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
  3. ^ "Our Titles | Modjaji Books". www.modjajibooks.co.za. Retrieved 4 July 2018.

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