2013 Bessie Head Literature Awards extends deadline

This year's prize money stands at  P10, 000 for winners in three categories, namely novel (40, 000 words and above), short story and children's story (up to 10, 000 words or 10 pages).

The Awards sponsored annually by the Bessie Head  Heritage Trust and Pentagon Publishers started in 2006 to honour Botswana's most celebrated writer, Bessie Head. Bessie Head's works includes; 'When Rain Clouds Gather',  'Maru', and 'A Question of Power'. The awards are meant to encourage the growth of writing and literature in the country.  A total of 45 citizens and residents  have been awarded prizes. The list of winners include Gothataone Moeng, Wazha Lopang, Legodile Seganabeng, Jenny Robson, Laury Kubuitsile, Wame Molefhe, Bontekanye Botumile, and Cheryl Ntumy.