Help African Stories Reach Further
Underpound Publishing believes that books can preserve culture, expand knowledge, and strengthen literacy.
Additionally, Partner connects people across generations.
We invite businesses, sponsors, influencers, schools, libraries, booksellers, media organizations, cultural institutions, and community groups to Partner with us.
Additionally, we aim to bring meaningful Botswana and African stories to more readers.
We welcome collaborations built around shared purpose and measurable impact.
They support publication of an important book and provide books to young readers.
Additionally, they promote local literature and help create a culturally relevant campaign for the Partner program.
Why Partner With Underpound?
Underpound Books is building a carefully selected catalog of books rooted in Botswana and African experiences. Our work creates opportunities for organizations and individuals to support local authors, promote reading and contribute to the preservation of African history, culture and knowledge.
A partnership with Underpound may help your organization:
- Support Botswana’s creative and literary industries
- Promote literacy and access to books
- Preserve local history, culture and traditional knowledge
- Reach readers, families, schools and communities
- Demonstrate meaningful corporate social responsibility
- Associate your brand with education, creativity and cultural development
- Support emerging and established African authors
- Contribute to projects with lasting social and educational value
Each partnership is developed according to the needs of the project and the objectives of the partner.
Who We Partner With
Corporate Sponsors
Additionally, we welcome companies and organizations interested in supporting books, literacy programs, cultural projects and community initiatives as a Partner.
Corporate sponsorship may help fund editorial development, illustration, printing, school distribution, book launches, author events or public reading programs. Sponsorship packages can be structured around a specific title, campaign, event or social-impact objective.
Where appropriate, sponsors may receive agreed recognition through book acknowledgments, event materials, media campaigns, social content and project reports. Sponsorship does not give a partner control over editorial decisions or the content of a book.
Influencers and Content Creators
We collaborate with book reviewers, educators, lifestyle creators, cultural commentators, parents and other influencers whose audiences may connect with our books.
Partnership opportunities may include book reviews, interviews, reading challenges, cover reveals, unboxing content, giveaways, author conversations and launch campaigns.
We value genuine engagement and honest opinions. Influencers are expected to disclose sponsored or gifted collaborations clearly and comply with the advertising requirements applicable to their platforms.
Libraries and Literacy Organizations
Libraries and literacy organizations play an essential role in making books accessible. We welcome partnerships involving book donations, community libraries, mobile reading programs, literacy campaigns, public readings and reader-development initiatives.
Together, we can help books reach communities that may have limited access to locally relevant reading material.
Booksellers and Distributors
We invite independent bookshops, national retailers, online stores and distribution partners to work with us in making Underpound titles more widely available.
Partnerships may include wholesale supply, consignment arrangements, retail promotions, author signings, book displays and coordinated release campaigns.
Booksellers and distributors may contact us for catalog information, trade terms, availability and bulk-order inquiries.
Cultural and Community Organizations
Underpound welcomes partnerships with museums, archives, arts organizations, traditional institutions, community groups and cultural foundations.
These collaborations may focus on documenting local histories, preserving oral traditions, developing culturally significant publications, hosting public conversations or creating books connected to exhibitions and heritage programs.
We approach culturally sensitive projects with care and encourage the participation of relevant communities and knowledge holders.
Authors, Illustrators and Creative Professionals
In addition to acquiring manuscripts, we build relationships with illustrators, photographers, editors, designers, translators, researchers and other publishing professionals.
Creative partnerships may involve individual books, commissioned projects or longer-term collaboration across our publishing catalog.
All creative work is subject to a written agreement defining responsibilities, fees, rights, deadlines and permitted uses.
Government and Development Organizations
We welcome discussions with government departments, embassies, development agencies and nonprofit organizations whose work intersects with education, youth development, culture, literacy, tourism or public information.
Possible collaborations may include commissioned publications, awareness campaigns, educational resources, cultural documentation and large-scale book distribution.
Editorial independence, factual accuracy, transparency and appropriate public-interest standards will guide every project.
Our Partnership Principles
Shared Purpose
We look for partnerships that support books, authors, readers, education, culture or community development.
Editorial Independence
Sponsors and promotional partners may support a publication, but they may not improperly influence its editorial conclusions, historical accuracy or creative integrity.
Transparency
Paid, gifted and sponsored relationships will be identified where appropriate. Responsibilities, recognition and financial commitments will be recorded in writing.
Cultural Respect
Projects involving communities, traditional knowledge, oral histories or culturally significant material must be approached responsibly and with appropriate consultation.
Author Protection
Partnerships must respect the author’s publishing agreement, intellectual property, privacy and approved public image.
Mutual Value
A strong partnership should create genuine value for Underpound, the partner and the readers or communities the project is intended to serve.