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Join us on 22 May for the launch of Rising for Palestine: Africans in Solidarity for Decolonisation and Liberation
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Rising for Palestine; Africans in Solidarity
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“To view Palestine through an African lens is not to appropriate suffering, but to clarify its coordinates.” - Raouf Farrah and Suraya Dadoo (2026)
Date: 22 May
Time: 17:30 for 18:00
Where: Bridge Books Barbican, 89 Helen Joseph Cnr Rissik
Join us Friday, 22 May at Bridge Books for the launch of Rising for Palestine: Africans in Solidarity for Decolonisation and Liberation, a new anthology bringing voices from all over Africa together with Palestinians across resistance movements. In conversation will be editors Suraya Dadoo and Raouf Farrah, and contributor Roshan Dadoo, to discuss how Palestine is not peripheral to Africa’s struggle, but woven into its historical and ongoing pursuit of justice and liberation; intertwined through genocide, apartheid and colonialism.
Postcard from the LitDistrict
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Our ECD team has been bringing books to life for children all across Joburg, including at Salvazione Christian School where we have been hosting storytelling sessions for years.
“It’s more than reading books — it’s creating magic, building confidence, inspiring imagination, and sometimes performing a one-woman theatre show before 50 tiny critics.” - Funeka Ntuli
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Staff picks from Joshua Mgiba
Born and raised in the creative heart of Johannesburg, I am a tailor, graphic designer, and videographer dedicated to art as self-expression. With a background in fashion production from Studio 5 institute of fashion based in Braamfontein and experience leading an upcycling workshop for the Museum of the UN, which is an NGO that documents different cultures and global change initiatives. My work blends local heritage with Eastern media influences. I’m currently expanding my craft at Bridge, bridging the gap between digital design and the literary arts.
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James Baldwin - Go Tell It on the Mountain
At its core, Go Tell It on the Mountain touches on the psychological and spiritual weight of being young, Black, and religious in 1930s America. It made me realise that, with all the chaos taking place in the world, I am still just a human being having a first-time human experience.
Grant Blackwood and Tom Clancy - Dead or Alive
As a major fan of the Tom Clancy action games, this was my introduction into the world of thriller novels. This book kept me occupied as I followed the protagonist in their journey filled with espionage and suspense.
Browse the crime & thriller section
Chinua Achebe - Things Fall Apart
Things Fall Apart is a 1958 novel by Nigerian author Chinua Achebe. Often regarded as the “magnum opus” of modern African literature. What mostly stood out for me is how Achebe challenges Western stereotypes of Africa as “primitive” by showing a complex, well-governed society before its disruption.
Yann Martel - Life of Pi
Pi’s journey shows that perspective is a choice, choosing the “better story” over a brutal reality adds meaning to life. His ordeal highlights the power of resilience, proving that routine and purpose can sustain someone through the unthinkable. Ultimately, the story suggests that faith and science aren’t rivals, but complementary lenses for exploring the world’s mysteries.
The month ahead
16 May: Listening Spaces with House of Shem
21 May: Book Nook with Alliance Française
22 May: Rising for Palestine book launch
30 May: Silent Reading Club
1 June: Bridge turns 10!