On Writing - Writing Culture for Young People
Cinema B, GoMA
Culture/Social Equity / How to Write
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#Performances
#About the event
Duration: 60 minutes
The content of Jared and Sue’s books helps to empower young people to either identify more strongly with pride, or to show more respect and understanding about people of other cultures.
This is a discussion about how to position that content for a YA audience without coming across “preachy” or too heavy, for example. This session will be revealing for readers and writers alike.
#Artists
Sue McPherson
Sue is a Freescribing Storyteller who lives on the Sunshine Coast. As a writer Sue enjoys making change, pushing boundaries and challenging her readers and audience.
Currently Sue writes for TV, Film, Scripted Podcasts and for Young Adult Fiction.
Jared Thomas
Jared Thomas’ writing explores the power of belonging and culture. In 2015 his title Calypso Summer joined the International Youth Library White Raven list, given to books that deserve worldwide attention.
His recent releases include Songs That Sound Like Blood and the Game Day series written with NBA player Patty Mills.
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