Sydney Writers’ Festival 2017
Each year, Sydney Writers’ Festival brings together the best and most influential writers and thinkers from across the globe. This year they bring a focused program of Young Adult fiction #loveozya as well as the best Australian writing that challenges, provokes and educates us.
On Saturday May 27 join us for a full day of Young Adult (YA) programming hosted by the Sydney Writers’ Festival YA Ambassador Catriona Feeney (aka book vlogger Little Book Owl). The colossal line-up includes international YA superstars Sarah Crossan, Rupi Kaur, Jennifer Niven and Mariko Tamaki, and local heroes Amie Kaufman, Garth Nix and James Bradley. Don’t miss the return of the ever-popular TeenCon (moderated by Will Kostakis), and be sure to catch up with fellow YA fans in the courtyard – where you will find giant games, a photo booth and food trucks. All supported by the City of Parramatta. All YA events are $15 per event and you can purchase an all day pass for even cheaper at $50. Book here (please note you must register on our website first to be able to book a package).
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Keeping Company
Characters Across a Series27 May 2017Riverside TheatreWhen a book ends, we count the days until we can meet them again and pick up where we left off. But how challenging is it for writers to take characters across multiple books? Join authors James Bradley, Amie Kaufman, Garth Nix and Lynette Noni to find out. With Caitriona Feeney.Info Book Now -
Mariko Tamaki Talks the Talk
27 May 2017Lennox TheatreThe award-winning Canadian writer chats with author Maria Lewis about the importance of dialogue in her graphic novels Skim and This One Summer, and in comics such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Supergirl, The Hulk and Adventure Time.Info Book Now -
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Defying Expectations
How Do Female Writers Defy Stereotypes27 May 2017Riverside TheatreWe unfortunately are still living in a time when female authors are pigeonholed and gender stereotypes affect readers as well as characters. Join Amie, Mariko and J.C. Burke as they look at the future of women in YA literature. With Bec Kavanagh.Info Book Now -