Zimbabwe International Book Fair Association

Book Fair

The Book Fair is held annually towards the end of July and the beginning of August. The three-day long exhibition is held in the unique gardens of Harare, now recognised as Africa's book capital. The event comprises the exhibition itself plus the following events:

The Indaba

An International conference where topical issues on and developments in the African book and publishing industry are debated.

The Writers' Workshop

A forum for established and up and coming writers. It provides an opportunity for the aspiring writers to hone their writing skills, while established scribes can benefit from the exchange of new ideas and opportunities to provide mentorship.

The Copyright Workshop

This workshop equips writers, publishers, and musicians etc, with the necessary legal skills to survive within their industries. Its main objective is to appraise these rights holders of changes in the copyright laws worldwide and an opportunity to discuss their impact.

Marketing/ Buyers Forum

This is the meeting place for local and International players in the African book sector. The forum provides an opportunity for buyers and sellers to conduct business, in addition to sharing knowledge and experience in tackling problems and new insights into successful marketing and promotional techniques.

Live Literature Centre

This is a platform for writers, poets, musicians and other artists to perform or discuss their works. It recognises that most literature is generally performed before it is reduced to writing.

Children's Reading Tent

This is a forum for encouraging young pupils to develop the culture of reading.