The Centre for the Book is an autonomous project of the National Library of South Africa set up to promote a South African culture of reading and writing. The Centre aims to promote the writing, publishing, reading, marketing and distribution of South African books in order to develop a truly South African literary culture. The core functions of the Centre for the Book are book development, lobbying, raising awarenesss, advocacy and acting as a hub of information and as an advice centre for the book world.
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