Modjaji Books

Modjaji Books
Founded2007; 19 years ago (2007)
FounderColleen Higgs
Headquarters locationCape Town, South Africa
Publication typesBooks
Nonfiction topicsWritings of South African women
Official websitemodjajibooks.co.za

Modjaji Books is a South African small-scale independent publisher, based in Cape Town. Started in 2007 by Colleen Higgs, it is an independent press that publishes the writings of Southern African women.

Many Modjaji titles have gone on to be nominated for and to win prestigious literary awards both in South Africa and internationally.

Modjaji Books publishes books written exclusively by Southern African women. Currently, the company publishes short stories, memoir, novels, poetry, and creative non-fiction.

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."

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.

Selected publications

References

  1. 1 2 3 "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.