The Sections of Italian Studies and African Languages and Literatures at the University of Cape Town, in partnership with the Section of Italian Studies and the Section of Translation and Interpretation Studies at the University of the Witwatersrand, with the support of the Italian government authorities in South Africa, invite young writers and illustrators to participate in a groundbreaking multilingual project.
The proposed anthology, “Freedom” (Inkululeko : Libertà), seeks to showcase the creativity of young writers in Italian, isiXhosa, and isiZulu. The project aims to promote multilingual and multicultural cooperation amongst the South African youth, fostering a dynamic conversation between languages and cultures.
We invite young people aged 18-25 to submit original short stories in Italian, isiXhosa, or isiZulu, accompanied by an English translation. Illustrators aged 18-25 are also encouraged to submit illustrations for consideration.
A panel of editors will select the best three short stories in each language, as well as the best illustrations and each will receive a prize of R10 000. The selected stories and illustrations will be published in a multilingual anthology, scheduled for release in 2025. The book will be widely distributed in bookstores across South Africa and Italy.
Registration before the 31st of January, Stories and Illustrations submission BEFORE the 18th OF MARCH 2025.
We look forward to receiving your submissions and to celebrating the diversity and creativity of South African youth.
