Free
#Performances
#About the event
Duration: 60 minutes
This is a free, online session as part of the Online Literature Festival. Presented in partnership with the Department of Education.
Jared Thomas is an Indigenous author, playwright, poet, and academic. Jared is co-author of the 'Game Day' series with basketballer Patty Mills, Australian Olympian and NBA star. Jared shares the inspirations behind his writing career, and the role culture plays in writing and in life.
State schools Register at OneChannel [https://staff.learningplace.eq.edu.au/OneChannel/Pages/Program.aspx?cid=11&eid=22715]
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#Artist
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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