DIBUKA, the Alliances Françaises (Johannesburg, Pretoria and Gabarone) along with the Lycée Française in Johannesburg are celebrating literature this November in Johannesburg, Pretoria and Gaborone with a number of events.
The program is hosted with the support of the French Institute of South Africa and will include book signings, talks with authors as well as an exhibition.
Here’s the Lire en Fête lineup - pick your pleasure and enjoy!
 | 11 NOVEMBER @ 20:00 | SCREENING | JOHANNESBURG
On tour in South Africa to present their book AFRICA TREK published in South Africa by Jacana Media, Sonia & Alexandre POUSSIN will be present at the screening of their movie AFRICA TREK(both in English and French). The movie retraces the journey of these two French people who walked through the African continent for 3 years. The screening will be followed by a discussion with the authors. The cocktail is offered by Hitec. Limited seats, booking is essential | Pauline on 011 646 1169
Alliance Française of Johannesburg, Cnr Kerry Road & Lower Park Drive, Parkview |  | 12 NOVEMBER @ 19:15 | EXHIBITION | PRETORIA
Launch of the exhibition ‘SCBWI – ILLUSTRATEURS DE JEUNESSE‘ showcasing children’s book illustrations by South African artists. 13 – 27 November 2009
08:30 – 19:30 (Mon - Thurs) | 08:30 - 13:00 (Fri) | 09:00 - 12:30 (Sat)
Alliance Française of Pretoria, 99 Rivier St (cnr de Kock), Sunnyside |  | 13 NOVEMBER @ 18:00 | BOOK SALE & STORYTELLING | JOHANNESBURG
Following its first visit last year, the French book store ‘LA BOUCHERIE’ and Unipresse are back with a wider selection of French books on sale. This evening will also feature the FREEKY FRIDAY NIGHTwith scary storytelling by IZINDABA and fresh bloody cocktails! Alliance Française of Johannesburg, Cnr Kerry Road & Lower Park Drive, Parkview |   | 14 NOVEMBER @ 9:00 & 10:30 | BOOK SALE & ENCOUNTERS | JOHANNESBURG
From 9:00, you will be able to buy French books from the French book store ‘La Boucherie’ and Unipresse. At 10:30, Deon MEYER (RSA) and Louis SANDERS (France), two internationally renowned crime thriller writers, will meet and discuss. Alliance Française of Johannesburg, Cnr Kerry Road & Lower Park Drive, Parkview |  | 16 – 17 NOVEMBER | BOOK SALE | JOHANNESBURG
The French book store ‘La Boucherie’ and Unipresse will showcase and sell books in French and in English at the Lycée Français of Johannesburg. Lycée Français of Johannesburg, Corner Bauhinia and Cestrum, Morningside Ext 40 |  | 18 – 19 NOVEMBER | BOOK SALE & WORKSHOPS | PRETORIA
The French book store ‘La Boucherie’ and Unipresse will showcase and sell books in French. Free workshops for young pupils with kids’ writers and illustrators (bookings essential). Alliance Française of Pretoria, 99 Rivier St (cnr de Kock), Sunnyside | | 21 NOVEMBER | BOOK SALE | GABORONE
The French bookstore ‘La Boucherie’ and Unipresse will showcase and sell books in French in the capital of Botswana. Alliance Française of Gaborone, cnr Mobuto Drive and Pudulogo Crescent
Opposite the old main entrance of the University of Botswana (UB) |
www.alliance.org.za | www.ifas.org.za/culture
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