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17–26 June 2021
Brimbank Writers & Readers Festival
Thursday 17 June – Saturday 26 June 2021
The Brimbank Writers & Readers Festival is an annual event that encourages a
love of reading and literature, storytelling, celebrates creativity and diversity,
and promotes lifelong learning.
Brimbank City Council is delighted to present the 2021 program, which sees
partnered events with Principal Sponsor Victoria University Polytechnic as well
as Creative Brimbank, local writers and community groups.
Bookings are essential for all the events. Due to
COVID-19, capacity limits may be restricted.
Browse the program, get more info and book here:
• Visit: brimbanklibraries.vic.gov.au/writersfestival
• Email: writersfestival@brimbank.vic.gov.au
• Phone: 9249 4296
• Visit any Brimbank Library and book in person
The Brimbank Writers & Readers Festival is proudly presented by
Brimbank City Council with support from the following sponsors:
Principal Sponsor Support Sponsor
Hearing or speech impaired?
• TTY dial 133 677
• Speak & Listen 1300 555 727
• www.relayservice.gov.au,
then enter 03 9249 4000
Uncle Jack Charles ning Night
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Thursday 17 June, 6-8pm
Join us for an evening with one of Australia’s most treasured
actors, author and Aboriginal Elder Uncle Jack Charles.
From stage and screen actor to cat burglar, musician,
heroin addict and activist, Uncle Jack has worn many hats
throughout his life. Uncle Jack is a member of the Stolen
Generation. Raised away from family, the loneliness
and isolation he experienced during those years had a
devastating impact on him that endured long after he
reconnected with his Aboriginal roots. Jack Charles: Born-
again Blakfella, his candid and uplifting memoir, is both
heartbreaking and hilarious. Uncle Jack speaks about his
remarkable life with writer, freelance journalist and former
segment presenter on ABC radio, Paul Bateman. Paul’s
writing has been published in a variety of newspapers,
magazines, websites and specialist publications — including
The Age.
The Bowery Theatre
St Albans Community Centre: 9249 4296
33 Princess Street, St Albans
South Sudanese Manhood and or
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Family Crisis in the Diaspora tal
Saturday
with 19 June, 4-5pm
Akuch Anyieth
Friday 18 June, 6pm
Join author, graduate researcher and PhD candidate
Akuch Anyieth, for a discussion on her new book
about the issues facing South Sudanese families
in the diaspora. Akuch’s unique position as a South
Sudanese woman adds a new voice to existing
literature in family violence and South Sudanese
history. South Sudanese Manhood and Family Crisis
in the Diaspora illuminates the past, critiques the
present and offers an unequalled vision for the way
forward into the future.
This event will be in English with Dinka interpreters
available.
Brimbank Learning Futures: 9249 4296
80B Harvester Road, Sunshine
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Friday 18 June, 4-5pm
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Tadpoles Looking for Mama is a magical live
Trịnh PHƯỚC-LÝS
performance, weaving together a whimsical Chinese
animation of tadpoles in search of their mother with
One Story Each Day: Vietnamese Language
the retelling of Dan’s own personal story of childhood
Writing Workshop loss. Dan Wei is a multidisciplinary artist, creating
performances, installations, and illustrations. Her work
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has been commissioned by Cairns Art Gallery, Footscray
Community Arts Centre, Victoria University and Arts
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Centre Melbourne. Suitable for children and families.
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Albans Community Centre: 9249 4296
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Những người tham dự phải có thể viết Việt ngữ.
Thư Viện Sunshine: 9249 4296
Self-sufficient Living Author
with Craig Castree
talk
Saturday 19 June, 10-11.30am
Join veteran horticulturalist and self-sufficiency author,
Craig Castree, as he chats about his two new books Plant
Profiles and A Simple Urban Life. Learn practical tips for
turning your garden and kitchen into productive spaces
that will feed your family with organic and delicious fruit,
vegetables, cheeses, and foods without chemicals.
Keilor Library: 9249 4296
704B Old Calder Highway, Keilor
Telling Community Stories Panel
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with Marcia Ferguson, Jennifer Tran, Katherine Gailer and Jessica Wilson
Saturday 19 June, 3–4pm
Hear local artists Jennifer Tran, Katherine Gailer and Jessica Wilson discuss how
conversation, story-telling, and the sharing of identities, shapes and informs their artworks.
Panel discussion facilitated by Marcia Ferguson, creative producer, speaker, mentor
and teacher. Jennifer Tran uses conversations around cooking, food and recipes to
create bonds between senior women, their families and communities, embarking
on projects including Teta’s Kitchen, a sculptural garden, and Mama’s Kitchen.
Katherine Gailer [AKA Katira] is a Colombian muralist, performer and visual artist
currently working in Australia, composing imaginary landscapes and characters that
define cultural identity in the space of magical realism. Jessica Wilson creates unique
experiences including Child Nation, a set of digitally prompted journeys which guide
kids to turn their environments — and their adults — into subversive art projects.
St Albans Community Centre: 9249 4296
33 Princess Street, St Albans
Below The Surface – When Black Panel
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Meets White
Lydia Tesema, Ivy Mutuku, Noah DaCosta, Winniy Manyang and Abdul Yusuf
Sunday 20 June, 3-4pm
The second magazine from ‘Below the Surface’, When
Black Meets White explored identity, race-relations and
lived experiences at the height of the Black Lives Matter
movements.
It prompted 12 African-heritage Australians from the
Victorian community to unpack what happens when they
exist and function in predominantly white spaces.
Join us for a thought provoking panel discussion facilitated
by Lydia Tesema with young Melbourne writers and
creatives, Ivy Mutuku, Noah DaCosta, Winniy Manyang
and Abdul Yusuf.
Lydia is an Australian-born, Ethiopian radio presenter,
host, multidisciplinary creative, community developer,
founder and editor of Below The Surface magazine.
Ivy is a Kenyan born, Melbourne photographer and
filmmaker with a fire for visual storytelling.
Noah is a radio presenter, videographer, writer and creator
of the platform Bourne & Bred.
Winniy is a South Sudanese-Australian woman, who
migrated to Australia as a child and now works as a
community support worker, youth advocate and model/
content creator.
Abdul is a Somali born, Melbourne cinematographer
and photographer, shooting street photography and
portraiture, as well as emerging artists from the
African diaspora.
Brimbank Learning Futures: 9249 4296
80B Harvester Road, Sunshine
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Trịnh PHƯỚC-LÝS
One Story Each Day: Vietnamese Language
Writing Workshop
Lúc 6 giờ tới 7 giờ rưỡi, Thứ Hai ngày 21 tháng Sáu năm
Tham gia văn sĩ địa phương Trịnh PHƯỚC-LÝ học
cách đặt mỗi ngày của đời quί vị vào một truyện
ngắn.
Lớp này sẽ được dùng ngôn ngữ Việt cho những
người trưởng thành.
Những người tham dự phải có thể viết Việt ngữ.
Thư Viện Sunshine: 9249 4296
301 Hampshire Road, Sunshine
Bookings are essential for all the events. Due to COVID-19,
capacity limits may be restricted.
Browse the program, get more info and book here:
• Visit: brimbanklibraries.vic.gov.au/writersfestival
• Email: writersfestival@brimbank.vic.gov.au
• Phone: 9249 4296
• Visit any Brimbank Library and book in person
Queer Writing Workshop: Life Work
Stories & Rainbow Collections shop
with Sam Elkin
Tuesday 22 June, 5.30-7.30pm
Everybody has an interesting story to tell, so why not
tell yours? Join writer and radio maker, Sam Elkin for
an engaging workshop to discuss the fundamentals
of life writing, gain tips to access your memories
and bring the details of your experiences to life. This
hands-on workshop will be followed by a chat about
how libraries can bring the world to your doorstep.
Sam will discuss his favourite books, and all the ways
that you can access similar titles across Brimbank
Libraries. Suitable for young adults.
Deer Park Library: 9249 4296
4 Neale Road, Deer Park
Astonishing Rock Trivia Author
with John Tait
talk
Wednesday 23 June, 6.30-7.30pm
From Boomers to Hipsters this interactive author talk has
something for every music lover!
Join John Tait a DJ, former teacher, radio presenter,
buyer and seller of vinyl records, and author of a
number of music related books including Astonishing
Rock Trivia. Come along to hear John share stories
from the book along with snippets of the songs that
inspired them.
Sunshine Library: 9249 4296
301 Hampshire Road, Sunshine
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with Scott Stuart
Premiering on the Brimbank Libraries YouTube Channel
Thursday 24 June, 6.30-7.30pm
Join bestselling children’s author Scott Stuart for a fascinating
talk on writing, his work, and how he became an award
nominated writer. Scott’s books, including My Shadow is Pink
and How to be a Real Man, have delighted children across
Australia and the world with their messages of acceptance
and being your true self.
Brimbank Libraries YouTube Channel
www.youtube.com/c/BrimbankLibrariesAUS
How to get your work published Work
with Natalie Kon-Yu, Enza Gandolfo and Sherryl Clark shop
Thursday 24 June, 6.30-7.30pm
Not sure how to go about getting your work published?
Join Natalie Kon-Yu and guests for a lively and informative
discussion about writing courses and groups, competitions,
agents and publishing.
Natalie Kon-Yu is a writer and academic at Victoria University.
She is a commissioning editor of three books about women’s
untold stories, and her non-fiction book A Delicate Condition
will be published by Affirm Press in 2022.
Enza Gandolfo is a Melbourne writer and author of two novels,
Swimming and The Bridge.
Sherryl Clark has published more than 70 children’s and young
adult books as well as two crime novels for adult readers. She
is currently working as a full-time writer, editor and manuscript
assessor.
Sunshine Library: 9249 4296
301 Hampshire Road, SunshineSunshine in Winter –
Microfiction Competition ompetition
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with Richard Holt
17 May - 17 June
Are you a writer or aspiring writer who lives, works, studies or
plays in Brimbank? We would love to read and celebrate your
work! Submit a bite-sized piece of microfiction of up to 200
words inspired by ‘Sunshine in Winter’. Each entry will be in the
running for $500 in prizes, including a $250 book voucher for
first prize! Richard Holt, writer of microfiction and short stories,
will judge entries. For ages 18 and over.
Looking for inspiration? Watch Richard’s tip-filled online session
at Brimbank Libraries YouTube Channel:
www.youtube.com/c/BrimbankLibrariesAUS and visit the
Library website for competition entry details.
Microfiction Awards Ceremony
Friday 25 June, 6.30-7.30pm
Join us online for a live awards ceremony and
celebration of local talent. Winners of the Sunshine
in Winter Microfiction Competition will be announced
and notable entries read aloud. Good luck, and we look
forward to reading your stories!
Register to receive a Zoom link.
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The Bold Source Issue 2 Launch ev
Friday 25 June, 4-6pm
The Bold Source magazine is back again with its second issue,
this time on transformation and metamorphosis. Join us as
we explore how transformative the last year has been for
young people. There will be readings, music performances
and copies of our first and second issues, so don’t miss out!
Sunshine Library: 9249 4296
301 Hampshire Road, SunshineLost Words Work
shop
with Julianne Negri
Saturday 26 June, 2-3pm
Do you know what a ‘throttlebottom’ is? A ‘snollygoster’?
Join Julianne Negri for a writing and wordplay workshop and
celebrate the joy of words lost and found. Julianne is a writer,
musician, eco-crafter, film maker and television host. Julianne’s
debut children’s novel, The Secret Library of Hummingbird
House, is a notable book in the Young Readers category for
this year’s Children’s Book Council of Australia Book of the Year
Awards. Suitable for children aged 8+years.
St Albans Library: 9249 4296
71A Alfrieda Street, St Albans
Book Chat Auth or
with Jim McIntyre talk
Saturday 26 June, 3-4pm
Join us for a special session of our monthly Book Chat
with guest author Jim McIntyre. Jim’s debut novel Nikolai
the Perfect was published in February this year and was
runner-up (to Jane Harper for The Dry), in the 2015 Victorian
Premier’s Literary Award for Unpublished Manuscript. Set in
Moscow and Melbourne, the novel explores the fractured
relationship between father and son, husband and wife,
devastating loss, upheaval, secrets and forbearance.
Sunshine Library: 9249 4296
301 Hampshire Road, SunshineWork
Make Your Own Comics shop
Riding the COVID-19 Wave in Brimbank
Saturday 26 June, 1.30-2.30pm
Join Riding the COVID-19 Wave in Brimbank contributor and
local artist, Lily Nguyen for this hands-on workshop about
telling stories through cartooning. The Make Your Own
Comics workshop will offer a space where young people can
illustrate their thoughts, ideas, and feelings in a short comic.
This workshop would encourage young people’s participation
to build on a story to then pair with a drawing or picture to
complete a 6-panel comic. Everyone has an interesting story
to tell, join Lily to learn how to tell yours. Ages 12-30.
Sydenham Library: 9249 4296
1 Station Street, Taylors Lakes
Riding the COVID-19 Wave in Book h
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Saturday 26 June, 3-4pm
Join us for the book launch of Riding the COVID-19 Wave in
Brimbank, a community project to document the pandemic
in the local area. The book contains submissions from
community members of all ages, highlighting the impact
of the pandemic on daily life. Discover unique stories and
reflections from diverse cultural groups and identities
in Brimbank, drawing on shared experiences of 2020.
Celebrate the spirit of community and hear from a selection
‘Keeping it together’
of contributors as they share their stories.
by Manny Sison
A community exhibition of photographs, drawings, mixed
media and written works will be available for viewing from
2 June - 30 June at Sydenham Library.
Sydenham Library: 9249 4296
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