For bibliophiles, authors, publishers, and other players in the creative industry, literary festivals in Kenya come with a mixed bag for all. It is a chance for readers, and authors o interact over the literary works and how it affects their lives.
Literary festivals in Kenya enhance the reading culture, especially among the young generation. As more people embrace a reading culture, literary works of local and diaspora authors come to the fore during literary festivals in Kenya. One such case is a book festival organized by a partnership of Halfpriced Books and Moto Festivals. The three-day event was a first of its kind in Kenya and brought together all the stakeholders in the creative industry.
This convergence of readers and authors makes various books known, discusses the importance of reading, and encourages aspiring writers to delve deeper into the global creative industry.
By definition, festivals are inclusive of visitors who will spend money. For instance, book lovers will purchase new and used books as they interact with their favorite authors during literary festivals. More importantly, visitors to literary festivals in Kenya are bound to spend money on various things ranging from accommodation, food, shopping, and more, thereby boosting the local economy.
Literary festivals in Kenya are essential, especially because they are instructional and visitors gain knowledge. It is experiential and hands-on, one-on-one interaction with various people as they learn from each other and, more importantly, from the authors, publishers, and other literary creatives.
Book donations
Literary festivals in Kenya are instrumental in the donations of books to various libraries in the country. More importantly, the books target libraries in rural areas where there are not many books as anyone would want. For instance, Moto Book and Art Festival in Kenya donated thousands of books to various libraries in the country to boost literacy levels in marginalized areas.
Literary festivals in Kenya help bibliophiles connect with themes of various books, the plot, characters, and complex ideas in a sustained environment. The interaction is essential in understanding the intention of the author, and a chance for deeper connections with literary works
