On Saturday, 29 April 2014, Crossing Bridges Africa hosted an event, “Using the Pen for Justice: How writers transform society”, at Bibliophilia in Woodstock. LAPA Publishers was an event sponsor.
Nancy Richards led a panel of authors, namely Brandan Reynolds, Anastasia de Vries and Izak de Vries. Karin Schimke was also meant to be part of the panel, but she took ill.
The discussion looked at justice in a broad sense, and at giving voices to the voiceless.
After the panel discussion Brandan Reynolds talked about his work that was on display in Bibliophilia. He draws editorial cartoons for Business Day, Weekend Argus and Rapport.
Ros Irlam (front left) is the administrative director of Crossing Bridges Africa. Here she is with her husband, James. Sandra van Rensburg is taking pictures.
Reflexive: Brandan pausing to think about a question in front of a reflection of the mountain and the nearby mosque. Crossing Bridges Africa aims to help people from different walks of life, religions and cultures to find common ground.
Home-made ginger beer was on offer at the event.
A few shots of the audience