Sacred Woman: About KelpRa

About KelpRa

KelpRa is a book promotional company specialising in fostering an appreciation for literature written by African-descended authors.

The company has a solid track record of organising a variety of programmes that reflect the richness of Black literature and is gaining a reputation for putting on excellent discussion and panel events that challenge the conventions of what the public regard as a "book event".

KelpRa was established in September 1998, by Meseret Kentake and was born out out the highly successful monthly book discussion group (Blackberry) held at Borders Bookstore, Oxford Street. While chairing these event, Ms KelpRa (as she is more commonly called)recognised that there was an essential need for a company that was committed to creating a positive public focus on "Black" literature.

KelpRa continues to organize regular monthly events at Borders Bookstores, at both its Oxford Street and Charring Cross Road branches. These events profile an outstanding and varied list of authors from the UK and the USA, such as Diran Adebayo, Andrea Levy, Patrick Augustus, Mike Phillips and Tony Lindsay.

The company hosted the events "Brothers, Lust and Love" featuring from the USA, William July and "Roots of Black History" featuring the African American Cultural Historian, Anthony T. Brown and British based historian, Robin Walker. which attracted great attendance and press attention.

KelpRa's aim is to continue organising events that are accessible and dynamic, which will not only optimise publicity for Black writers but also empower and enlighten the individuals who are in attendance at these events.

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