{"id":307312,"date":"2026-04-23T15:08:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T13:08:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/bloemnewsexpress\/?p=307312"},"modified":"2026-04-23T15:08:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T13:08:30","slug":"celebrating-world-book-day-with-catalogue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/bloemnewsexpress\/celebrating-world-book-day-with-catalogue\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating World Book Day with catalogue"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In an era dominated by fleeting digital trends, the Free State Writers Forum (FSWF) is turning back to its roots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On World Book Day celebrated today, 23 April, the forum has unveiled a prestigious collection that places the province\u2019s living legends at the forefront of a new literary movement.<br><br>The 2026 showcase features stunning works of matriarchs and patriarchs who have spent decades documenting their heritage in Sesotho and English. These authors, many of whom have previously struggled to find professional platforms, are now being presented with a unified global standard branding. \u201cThis is about dignity and unity,\u201d says the forum\u2019s secretariat Lesitsi Ligunya. \u201cBy professionalising the presentation of our storytellers, we ensure that their wisdom becomes a pillar for the future\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"318\" data-attachment-id=\"307315\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/bloemnewsexpress\/celebrating-world-book-day-with-catalogue\/book3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/bloemnewsexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/book3.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"474,318\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" 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class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pitso Ramotse<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"393\" height=\"287\" data-attachment-id=\"307316\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/bloemnewsexpress\/celebrating-world-book-day-with-catalogue\/book6\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/bloemnewsexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/book6.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"393,287\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"book6\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/bloemnewsexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/book6.jpg\" data-id=\"307316\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/bloemnewsexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/book6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-307316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/bloemnewsexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/book6.jpg 393w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/bloemnewsexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/book6-300x219.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dr Marabane Tshabalala<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"475\" height=\"306\" data-attachment-id=\"307317\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/bloemnewsexpress\/celebrating-world-book-day-with-catalogue\/untitled-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/bloemnewsexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Untitled-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"475,306\" 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sizes=\"(max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lesitsi Ligunya<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>According to the Lesitsi, the project was designed to create an accessible platform where local writers can be seen, heard, and celebrated. \u201cThis catalogue is more than a collection of texts, it is a testament to the resilience, imagination, and cultural richness of our province,\u201d Lesitsi said.<br><br>The heritage section of the catalogue acts as a bilingual bridge, ensuring that the indigenous languages of the Free State are preserved and promoted. Writers from across the Free State\u2019s five districts contributed a wide range of content. Some offered heartfelt accounts of their writing journeys, detailing the challenges and triumphs they encountered along the way.<br><br>Others submitted messages marking World Book Day, reflecting on the importance of literature in fostering connection, education, and identity.<br><br>The initiative also highlights the Forum\u2019s commitment to nurturing a culture of reading and writing within the province. By digitizing the catalogue, the organization ensures that these stories can reach broader audiences, both locally and beyond provincial borders.<br><br>The catalogue not only serves as a creative archive but also as a source of inspiration for aspiring writers who may see their own stories reflected in its pages. As the world turns its attention to books and storytelling this World Book Day, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100089184646654\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100089184646654\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Free State Writers Forum\u2019s<\/a> digital catalogue that will soon be available and stands as a proud reminder that powerful stories are being written every day, right here in the Free State.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On World Book Day celebrated on 23 April, the Free State Writers Forum (FSWF) has unveiled a  collection of 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