The SABDC is the representative body of the South African Book Sector. The Indigenous Publishing Programme is one of the SABDC’s programmes to stimulate growth and development in the sector. It aims to increase indigenous-language publishing and to support the ongoing production of South-African-authored books in the local languages. The SABDC invites registered publishing companies to submit applications for the publishing of general creative works (including novels, short stories, poetry, drama, children’s literature, etc.) Each submission should be an original work written in one of the local languages. If you are a South-African-owned and -controlled company, please apply. This programme also contributes to the transformation imperatives of the South African Book Development Council.

CLOSING DATE: 12 JUNE 2009.

Application forms are available from the South African Book Development Council (SABDC) offices or can be downloaded from www.sabookcouncil.co.za

For more information contact the SABDC offices at 021-914-8626. Information can also be obtained on the above website.