The NWU LIS (Vanderbijlpark Campus) had a great opportunity to attend the NWU Alumni & Friends Authors Book Fair on Saturday, February 22, 2025. The event, which brought together talented alumni authors, students, staff and community members, was a wonderful celebration of the power of stories, experiences, ideas and knowledge.
The Alumni & Friends Authors Book Fair was more than just a book fair; it served as a platform for reconnecting with the NWU community, strengthening the relationships between alumni, staff, and students, and recognizing NWU alumni's amazing contributions to the world of literature
Various speakers commended the authors for their creativity and hard work, sharing how reading books may inspire reflection on memories, experiences, and life journeys and help promote reading. Mr. Maropene Ramabina, Manager: information Services at the Vanderbijlpark Campus Library, also made remarks on the importance and value of engaging with alumni authors, noting that this not only celebrates their literary contributions but also enriches the library’s diverse collection and promotes lifelong learning for the NWU community.
The event proved to be a great success, and the LIS is looking forward to supporting alumni authors and the literary community in future events. In the words of Neil Gaiman—"A book is a dream that you hold in your hands."
By Josina Simango