I think what we all need after this year are some long quiet afternoons of summer reading to unwind and reset. Here are some excellent options from me and my pals Michael Williams and Amelia Lush to get you started ☀️📚

❗One month until Program Launch! The Festival program will be revealed online at 7pm on Thursday 11 March, with tickets going on sale at 9am the following day. More info: bit.ly/2Z5HqLU #sydneywritersfestival

🕚 Our 2021 program will be announced next Thursday 11 March at 7pm. Tickets go on sale Friday 12 March at 9am. To receive program updates and important Festival information, please subscribe to our e-newsletter: bit.ly/2OoFtb6

What a bloody hard year it’s been, but tonight we launch a sparkly new Sydney Writers' Festival program into the world, and this one feels extra special ✨ Thanks program buds, Michael Williams & Amelia Lush swf.org.au

We are incredibly excited to reveal the cover of our latest anthology, Racism: Stories on Fear, Hate & Bigotry. Featuring 39 Indigenous writers and writers of colour. Edited by Winnie Dunn, Stephen Pham and Phoebe Grainer. Available 22 April 2021!

Announcing a special event with two-time Booker Prize winner Hilary Mantel! Hilary will share her literary insights, unique perspectives and writerly methods in a wide-ranging conversation about her career and two newest books. #sydneywritersfestival swf.org.au/festivals/fest…

Podcast: In this special highlight from the SWF Great Debate, @NakkiahLui, writer, actor and Gamillaroi/Torres Strait Islander woman, questions just how good is Australia in this hilarious and hard-hitting speech. Listen on all major podcast platforms. bit.ly/3jHUL8e

We're looking for a Programming Assistant to join the SWF Programming team! The position description is on our website, and I'm happy to answer any questions about the role! Do share with anyone who might be interested 📚✨

For the next two weeks, all profits from Sweatshop Women Volumes 1 and 2, edited by Tongan-Australian writer, Winnie Dunn, will be donated to the Tonga Tsunami Relief fundraiser, initiated by Tongan Olympian, Pita Taufatofua. Please order your copies here: sweatshop.ws

VERY excited about this!

These compelling works have just been shortlisted for the 2022 National Biography Award! 🎉 The #NatBioAward winners will be announced in August in partnership with ABC Sydney. See what the judges had to say: sl.nsw.gov.au/national-biogr…

We're looking for a Public Program Coordinator to join the team at State Library of NSW It's only my second week at the Library but I'm so excited to build on the excellent public program with an ace team. Shoot any questions my way! iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/job/public-pro…

This will be fun! Come and play bookish trivia in the Library Bar 📚🍻

We're looking for a Public Programs Assistant at the State Library of NSW - perfect for someone who loves events and keeping things organised! Do share with anyone you think might be interested and send any questions my way. iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/job/public-pro…

A brilliant book for an important cause. Link below to order copies of This Little Red Thing and support the victims of the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria.

Fab new lit-world job at @AusCouncilArts: Senior Officer Literature Projects (closing 1pm AEST, 10th July). Sydney-based, hybrid role, 3 yr contract, great colleagues (e.g., me). Pay info & detail in link. australiacouncil.pulsesoftware.com/Pulse/job/eQsZ…

Our first Fresh Takes for the year is next Tuesday in The Library Bar! Come and have a drink and hear these incredible writers read from their new books 📚