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Sydney Writers' Festival

Patrick Ness: In Conversation

State Library of NSW
State Library of NSW
Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Library Auditorium
When
  • Wednesday 6 November 2024 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Cost

Adult: $25Concession: $15

Patrick Ness, the much-loved YA and children’s author of the Chaos Walking trilogy and A Monster Calls, comes to Sydney to discuss writing masculinity, LGBTQIA+ stories and adapting his work into Hollywood films.

His latest YA work, Different for Boys, is a moving LGBTQIA+ story that explores the intersections of masculinity and sexuality.

Dive into Patrick’s work in this special event where he’ll unpack his varied and award-winning work, covering everything from dragons, death and the Doctor Who spinoff Class.

"Patrick Ness is an insanely beautiful writer." –John Green

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