After a week of panels, readings and discussions I’m feeling simultaneously exhausted and excited. The ILS has been an invaluable experience and I expect to be digesting all of the ideas and work I have seen for quite some time. Coming in to this experience I had a clear idea…
Read MoreThe main reason for this trip, the International Literature Showcase, is finally here! I’m in Norwich and feeling incredibly overwhelmed at the program of events and sessions I have to look forward to. I’d encourage you to check out all the ILS sessions on the website as they will be…
Read MoreA quick visit to Glasgow allowed just enough time to pop in to the Glasgow Women’s Library. This facility has recently moved to its permanent home in a gorgeous building housing a lending library, archive, craft space, gorgeous function space and offices. Around 20 staff (some part time) work on…
Read MoreI visited these two fine literary establishments yesterday before leaving Edinburgh. Between the laneway location, cobblestones and dumpster I felt like I could have been in Melbourne. I think the five books I left with (despite my determination not to buy more than one) are a testament to the quality…
Read MoreYesterday an idea that has slowly germinated and grown finally reached full bloom. Our first Feminist Family Salon took place with a sold out audience and over 100 people watching the live stream of our event. Our guests Joyce Watts, Nelly Thomas and Amy Gray spent the better part of…
Read MoreThere are some gigs you get asked to do and you do a little fist pump sitting at your desk. For me, Reading Matters is one of those. For those who don’t know, Reading Matters comes around every two years and is the Centre for Youth Literature’s conference on all…
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