Join us to rewrite history through Art, Culture & Ideas!

Accra’s designation as the UNESCO World Book Capital for 2023 will serve as the backdrop for a three-day public symposium produced by NYU Accra in collaboration with the Writers Project of Ghana, the country’s foremost literary organization, and other local partners. Panel discussions, readings, craft workshops, and master classes will feature up to 30 internationally acclaimed African authors alongside NYU faculty and other local writers and scholars, addressing questions such as: What is the role of literature in nation-building? What role do books play in centering oneself and making change for the good? How do Africans conceptualize themselves in today’s global world, where identity can have multiple dimensions, and what role do contemporary books play in this conceptualization? The event aims to provide both inspiration and practical lessons to support the continuation and growth of local knowledge production in Ghana. All panels will be livestreamed, and all sessions will be free to attend.