Christopher Paolini was educated at home by his parents. His abiding love of fantasy and science fiction inspired him to write his debut novel, Eragon, when he graduated from high school at 15.

I Made This Just for You is a short story collection that considers the nature of work, intimacy and selfhood as mediated via technology. It is by turns speculative, funny, clever, surreal and deeply ...

Jeffrey Eugenides’ first novel, The Virgin Suicides (1993) was translated into 15 languages and made into a major motion picture. In 2003, Eugenides received the Pulitzer Prize for his novel Middlesex ...

An evening of readings and performance to launch Next Chapter fellowship recipient Anne-Marie Te Whiu’s debut poetry collection, a defiant celebration of her Māori lineage, language and culture. In ...

Celebrating the winner of 2024’s Victorian Premier’s Literary Award for an Unpublished Manuscript, Rachel Morton discusses her highly anticipated novel The Sun Was Electric Light. The Sun Was Electric ...

In this special event, Inala Cooper and Elizabeth McCarthy unveil the six outstanding authors shortlisted for the 2025 Stella Prize and celebrate the power, craft and impact of their stories. Since ...

Are you ready to meet some deadly (in a good way!) reptiles? Corey Tutt, former NSW Young Australian of the Year and First Nations science and wildlife advocate, takes the stage at Abbotsford Convent ...

Both Crafty Kids' Labs sessions are currently sold out. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please email [email protected]. Step into a world of imagination at Crafty Kids’ Lab – ...

Spend an action-packed afternoon with prolific children’s author and entertainer Felice Arena, in the perfect occasion for children aged three and older. Ready for a high-energy, laugh-out-loud event ...

Trailblazing journalist and proud Gamilaroi woman Brooke Boney opens up like never before in All of It, her powerful debut essay collection. Like many millennial women, Brooke Boney is navigating a ...

In an age of deep fakes and big tech, where can children find a haven online? As we step into the era of artificial intelligence, how do we ensure their protection? Last year, Australians were stunned ...