First Anthology By Botswana Women Published

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UKZN Press is committed to challenging existing stereotypes, addressing the ever-present sex and gender imbalance in authorship. "Under our new UKZN Press Women imprint, we announce the publication of the most recent title, Botswana Women Write, edited by Professor Maitseo M.M. Bolaane, Dr Mary S. Lederer, Dr Leloba Molema and Professor Connie Rapoo.

Including contributions for more that 60 women, this book covers creative writing, traditional songs and poetry, drama, letters and memoirs, interviews, court statements, journalism and other non-fiction.”

“Since a ‘typical woman cannot be singularly pinned down, this anthology is necessarily wide-ranging. It is the first such Botswana anthology.

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