Friday 22 May 2026
3-3.55pm
Event Code: 65
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Tasma Walton is also appearing in Bringing the Past to Life on Thursday 21 May.
Explore the 2026 Program
Behind every great writer is a long line of trailblazers lighting their way.
In this special panel discussion, iconic Aboriginal writers share their literary lineages. Hear from Victorian Premier’s Literary Award winner Tony Birch (Pictures of You), Miles Franklin Literary Award winner Melissa Lucashenko (Not Quite White in the Head), NSW Premier’s Award for Literature winner Bruce Pascoe (Big Sky) and ARA Historical Novel Prize winner Tasma Walton (I Am Nannertgarrook) as they discuss the Blak books that made them, what they’re reading now and what stories we need for the future.
Join Tony, Melissa, Bruce and Tasma in conversation with Melanie Saward.
In this special panel discussion, iconic Aboriginal writers share their literary lineages. Hear from Victorian Premier’s Literary Award winner Tony Birch (Pictures of You), Miles Franklin Literary Award winner Melissa Lucashenko (Not Quite White in the Head), NSW Premier’s Award for Literature winner Bruce Pascoe (Big Sky) and ARA Historical Novel Prize winner Tasma Walton (I Am Nannertgarrook) as they discuss the Blak books that made them, what they’re reading now and what stories we need for the future.
Join Tony, Melissa, Bruce and Tasma in conversation with Melanie Saward.
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