A free and accessible digital list of writers from Congo (DRC).
The Congolese Author Index is a research and design project dedicated to documenting authors from the Democratic Republic of Congo along with their respective bibliographies.
Created out of personal need and cultural passion, this index aims to make it easier to discover, reference, and celebrate Congolese literature.
This resource is designed for anyone with an interest in Congolese culture and literature, especially:
- Writers, artists, and creatives
- Educators & students
- Curious readers and cultural enthusiasts
This project is more than a digital tool it's an act of design activism. It was born from a desire to:
- Reduce barriers to accessing Congolese literary work
- Celebrate and amplify Congolese voices
- Explore and apply principles of informational design that empower users with more control over how data is accessed and used
- Searchable list of Congolese authors
- Filter by region, genre, or publication period
- Author profiles with bibliography references
- React
- SASS
This is an ongoing project, suggestions, and collaboration are welcome.