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Claudia Rankine: Just Us
Carriageworks
Talks, courses & workshops
Claudia Rankine: Just Us
Hear renowned poet Claudia Rankine discuss her unforgettable collection, Just Us
Library Lovers with Maya Linnell
Online
Talks, courses & workshops
Library Lovers with Maya Linnell
Join Maya Linnell in convo with cookbook author Sally Wise, ‘Money Magazine’ editor, Michelle Baltazar & RRL's Amy Heap
Sarah Winman: Still Life
Carriageworks
Talks, courses & workshops
Sarah Winman: Still Life
Hear bestselling British author Sarah Winman discuss her latest novel, Still Life
Storytime online with Stef Gemmill
Online
Children & family
Storytime online with Stef Gemmill
A delightful online storytime with author Stef Gemmill!
Young Writers Club
Online
Children & family
Young Writers Club
Brush up on your writing skills, get some inspiration, share ideas and get stuck into writing with Alicia and Susan
Change My Mind Storytelling Gala
Sydney Town Hall
Talks, courses & workshops
Change My Mind Storytelling Gala
With a rich lineup of 12 storytellers, this is a night not to be missed
Johann Hari: Stolen Focus
Carriageworks
Talks, courses & workshops
Johann Hari: Stolen Focus
Much-loved author Johann Hari speaks to the fuzziness of modern life and how we might regain our focus
Musical Fictions
Sydney Town Hall
Theatre, dance & film
Musical Fictions
Join Casey Bennetto and some of Australia's finest songwriters as they perform songs from uncharted literary adaptations
Torrey Peters: Detransition, Baby
Carriageworks
Talks, courses & workshops
Torrey Peters: Detransition, Baby
Join celebrated author Torrey Peters discuss her fiercely original debut novel, Detransition, Baby
Damon Galgut: The Promise
City Recital Hall
Talks, courses & workshops
Damon Galgut: The Promise
Join Damon Galgut discuss his award-winning novel, The Promise
Hanya Yanagihara: To Paradise
City Recital Hall
Talks, courses & workshops
Hanya Yanagihara: To Paradise
Hear from international bestseller Hanya Yanagihara discuss her new release, To Paradise
Maxine Beneba Clarke & Omar Musa
Carriageworks
Talks, courses & workshops
Maxine Beneba Clarke & Omar Musa
Australian artists and writers Maxine Beneba Clarke and Omar Musa discuss their jolting new poetry collections
Closing Night: Chloe Hooper
Carriageworks
Talks, courses & workshops
Closing Night: Chloe Hooper
Join acclaimed author and journalist Chloe Hooper as she closes the Festival by capturing the power of story
Rebecca Solnit: Orwell’s Roses
Carriageworks
Theatre, dance & film
Rebecca Solnit: Orwell’s Roses
Hear renowned author and essayist Rebecca Solnit discuss the links between politics and the natural world
The Unacknowledged Legislators
Carriageworks
Talks, courses & workshops
The Unacknowledged Legislators
Hear live readings from some of Australia's most celebrated poets in this special event
Ben’s Book Club featuring 'Larrimah'
Online
Community & causes
Ben’s Book Club featuring 'Larrimah'
In conversation with Caroline Graham & Kylie Stevenson to discuss their latest novel ‘Larrimah'
City of Sydney library online book club: Armchair Travel
Online
Community & causes
City of Sydney library online book club: Armchair Travel
A discussion about your favourite travel literature
Writing YA fiction: a masterclass with author Will Kostakis
Waverley Library
Talks, courses & workshops
Writing YA fiction: a masterclass with author Will Kostakis
Are you interested in writing for young adults?
Book Lovers Club with Gabrielle Wang
Online
Children & family
Book Lovers Club with Gabrielle Wang
A book loving community for enthusiastic young readers
Welcome to Consent with Yumi Stynes and Dr Melissa Kang
Online
Children & family
Welcome to Consent with Yumi Stynes and Dr Melissa Kang
Chanel Contos talks to Dr Melissa Kang and Yumi Stynes about their guide to navigating consent for tweens and teens.
City of Sydney library online book club: Crime and Thrillers
Online
Talks, courses & workshops
City of Sydney library online book club: Crime and Thrillers
Join at your peril as we discuss the latest crime and thrillers.
Storytime online with Coral Vass
Online
Children & family
Storytime online with Coral Vass
Puppets, performing and storytelling!
City of Sydney library online book club: Memoir
Online
Talks, courses & workshops
City of Sydney library online book club: Memoir
A discussion on your favourite autobiographical writing of the moment
Book Lovers Club with Deborah Abela
Online
Children & family
Book Lovers Club with Deborah Abela
A book loving community for enthusiastic young readers
Storytime online with Lauren Briggs
Online
Children & family
Storytime online with Lauren Briggs
A Science Week spectacular!
Storytime online with Tina Matthews
Online
Children & family
Storytime online with Tina Matthews
Perfect for children aged 3 to 8 years
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