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Schools Program SPECIAL EVENTS SPECIAL With over 40 WRITERS attending, FEATURED GUESTS include: including his autobiography And Now For Something Completely Different, the novel RACHEL WARD 2007: A True Story Waiting To Happen, Future Perfect, and his searingly honest and Rachel is an English-born Australian actress who starred in KERRY O’BRIEN blackly funny new memoir Turmoil: Letters From The Brink. CBS’s highest rating mini-series ever, The Thorn Birds and One of Australia’s most respected journalists, with six Walkley the filmsSharkey’s Machine and Against All Odds amongst Awards for excellence in journalism including the Gold ROBERT MANNE others. She has been nominated for three Golden Globe Walkley, Kerry worked in print and television as a reporter, One of Australia’s leading public intellectuals, Robert has feature writer, columnist and foreign correspondent. At ABC written or edited over 20 books, including The Petrov Affair: Awards. For the past 15 years Rachel has been directing TV he was the editor, presenter and interviewer for The 7:30 Politics and Espionage and Left, Right, Left: Political Essays and writing for film and television, and her 2009 filmBeautiful Kate garnered 11 AFI Report over 15 years, Lateline for six years and Four Corners for five years. Kerry’s acclaimed 1977-2005. His recent works include Cypherpunk Revolution- nominations. She’s just completed the filmPalm Beach, starring Bryan Brown, Greta interview series with former Prime Minister Paul Keating was broadcast in 2013, and his ary: On Julian Assange, (2015); The Mind of the Islamic State, Scacchi, Sam Neill and Richard E Grant to be released in August 2019. book Keating expanding on those conversations, was published in 2015. His new book (2016); and his 2018 collection of essays On Borrowed Time, which address topics that Kerry O’Brien, A Memoir provides insights into his journalistic career over half a century. have shaped our world over the last five years. Robert is Emeritus Professor of politics HENRY REYNOLDS at La Trobe University and is a regular contributor to The Monthly and The Guardian. One of Australia’s foremost historians, Henry grew up in MARCIA LANGTON Tasmania, and worked at James Cook University in Towns- An anthropologist and geographer, Marcia grew up in south- CLEMENTINE FORD ville for thirty years. He is best known for his pioneering central Queensland and Brisbane as a descendant of the Yiman Clementine is a Melbourne-based writer and public speaker work on the history of settler-indigenous relations, and his and Bidjara nations. In 1993 she was made A Member of the who writes on feminism and other contemporary social 1981 publication The Other Side of the Frontier was critical in Order of Australia in recognition of her work in anthropology issues. Exploring gender inequality and pop culture topics, changing understandings of the Australian frontier. His recent books include Forgotten and the advocacy of Aboriginal rights. Since 2000 Marcia her ability to use both humour and distilled fury to lay bare War and Unnecessary Wars. The recipient of many literary awards, including two has held the Foundation Chair of Australian Indigenous Studies at the University of ongoing issues affecting women has earned her a huge and Queensland Premier’s Prizes and a Prime Minister’s Literary Award, in 2000 Henry Melbourne, and her Boyer Lecture series, The Quiet Revolution was published in 2013. Her loyal readership. Her work radically challenges the issues of violence against women, took up a professorial fellowship at the University of Tasmania. 2018 book Welcome to Country is a curated guidebook to Indigenous Australia and the rape culture and gender warfare in Australia, while her comedic take on other issues ANNA FIENBERG Torres Strait Islands. has earned her a reputation as an accomplished satirist. She is the author of Fight Like Anna is the author of many popular and award-winning A Girl (2016) and Boys Will Be Boys (2018) Her work has also appeared in The Guardian, books for children of all ages. A storyteller with a special MORRIS GLEITZMAN Cosmopolitan, CLEO, and The Big Issue. Morris is a best-selling Australian children’s author. His books talent for fantasy and things magical, her work includes the explore serious and sometimes confronting subjects in humor- JASON STEGER Tashi series, which has been translated into 16 languages, ous and unexpected ways. His titles include Two Weeks with the Jason is a British-born Australian journalist, who began his Horrendo’s Curse, Wicked’s Way, The Complete Adventures of Queen, Grace, Doubting Thomas, Bumface, Give Peas A Chance, career in 1980 as a sports reporter, before moving into busi- Figaro and Rumba and 2018’s Monsters. Extra Time, Loyal Creatures, Snot Chocolate and the series Once, ness journalism and joining the Financial Times. He moved ZOHAB ZEE KHAN Then, Now, After, Soon, and Maybe. Currently the Australian Children’s Laureate, his books to Melbourne in 1987 and joined the Sunday Age as business Zohab is an educator, spoken word poet, comedian, are published in more than 20 countries. editor, before moving into arts and books journalism. He motivational speaker, and hip-hop artist. Since 2006, he became literary editor of The Age in 2000 and he remains books editor of The Age and has been building a formidable career in spoken word JANE HUTCHEON Sydney Morning Herald. Between 2006 and 2017 Jason co-hosted ABC TV’s beloved The poetry, culminating in his becoming the Australian Poetry Jane is the host of One Plus One on ABC TV, a weekly program Book Club, alongside Jennifer Byrne and Marieke Hardy. Slam Champion in 2014. He was also runner-up in the where she interviews celebrities, musicians, actors, authors and International Poetry Slam in Madrid. As a fourth-generation Australian of Pakistani people from all walks of life about their journeys and the events ROBERT DREWE heritage, raised in rural NSW, Zohab’s work confronts a range of social justice issues that have motivated them. A reporter for ABC News and Foreign Robert is an Australian literary legend with more than 20 from racism to gender inequality and socio-economic disparities. Correspondent from 1995 to 2008, Jane is also the author of two highly acclaimed books, including novels, short stories and non-fiction books,China Baby Love (2017) and From Rice to Riches (2003). She is currently memoirs. Awarded state, national and international prizes, HOLLY THROSBY writing her first children’s book. his work has been widely translated and adapted for film, A songwriter, musician and novelist Holly has released five television, theatre and radio. After a short career as an solo albums, including On Night, Team and 2017’s After a ROBYN WILLIAMS award-winning journalist, Robert turned from newspapers to fiction writing with his Time. She has been nominated for four ARIAs, including Science journalist and broadcaster Robyn presents RN’s debut 1976 novel The Savage Crows. Other novels include the multi-award-winning two for Best Female Artist. Holly’s debut novel, Goodwood The Science Show and Ockham’s Razor, and has conducted The Drowner, Grace, and 2017’s Whipbird. His works also include memoirs The Shark (2016), was a critically acclaimed best seller and shortlisted countless interviews with scientists on programs such as Net and Montebello, the non-fictionSwimming To The Moon (2014) and his short-story for several awards. Her second novel, Cedar Valley was published in 2018, and Quantum and Catalyst. Robyn has written over 10 books, collections The Bodysurfers, The Rip, and 2018’s The True Colour of the Sea. longlisted for an Indie Book Award. PROGRAM 2019 Bellingen Readers & Writers Festival Times Friday 7th June Times Saturday 8th June Times Sunday 9th June 10:30-11:30am ‘Exceptional Native Birds in an Ancient 9.30-11.00am CHILDREN’S BOOKS 9:30-10:30am MORRIS GLEITZMAN - Dorrigo Rainforest Centre Landscape’ with Gisela Kaplan Bellingen Memorial Hall ‘Writing for the Youngest Readers’ Bellingen Memorial Hall SPECIAL KIDS & PARENTS SESSION! FREE event (gold coin donation for morning tea). Limited Chair: Jane Hutcheon with Morris Gleitzman, Anna Fienberg, The celebrated Australian Children’s Laureate talks with young readers seating – Please book on 6657 2309 Colin Thompson & Oliver Phommavanh 9:30-10:30am CRIME & MYSTERY WRITING ‘Whodunnit? Who 5:00-7:00pm FESTIVAL OPENING EVENT 11:00-12:00noon WILD FOOD OF OZ St Andrews (Uniting Church) Wrote It?’ (Part 2) Cedar Bar Welcome to Country, welcome to Festival Cedar Bar Acclaimed Indigenous chef Clayton Donovan shares his Chair: J.P. Pomare with Caroline de Costa, Christian White & Chris Hammer BY INVITATION ONLY knowledge of Australian bush tucker, recipes, cookbooks and creating gastronomic delights. 10:30-11:30am IN CONVERSATION: Robert Manne 7:30-11:30pm BELLO POETRY SLAM Cedar Bar The author & academic discusses his career and latest book ‘On Borrowed Time’ with Jane Hutcheon Bellingen Memorial Hall Doors open 7pm 11:00am-12:00noon THE REVIEWERS sponsored by Officeworks St Andrews (Uniting Church) ‘Writing About Books & Music’ 10:30-11:30am CONTEMPORARY POETRY Chair: Seth Jordan with Jason Steger, Bernard Zuel, Jane McCredie Bellingen Youth Hub ‘Discussing New Verse’ & Elias Greig Chair: Zohab Zee Khan with Cherise Lily Nana, Malcolm McFarlane & Leah Kaminsky SPECIAL EVENTS 12:00noon-1:30pm SCIENCE WRITING Bellingen Memorial Hall ‘Science Fact, Science Fiction & the Environment’ 11:30am-1:00pm GAYIRRAY (Talking Together) Times Chair: Tim Cadman with Robyn Williams, Jonica Newby, Gisela Kaplan Bellingen Memorial Hall ‘Indigenous Writing & Storytelling’ Saturday 8th June & Marty Branagan Chair: Michael Jarrett with Marcia Langton, Clayton Donovan, Shaa Smith & Mark Flanders 12noon-1:00pm Bellingen Library 1:30-2:30pm IN CONVERSATION: Robert Drewe Bellingen Library Indigenous Story Time 11:30am-12:30pm BIOGRAPHY, MEMOIR & BLOG Cedar Bar The award-winning author discusses his career and latest works – the with Uncle Mark Flanders & Michael Jarrett St Andrews (Uniting Church) ‘Life Stories’ (Free event) short story collection ‘The True Colour Of The Sea’ and novel ‘Whip Bird’ with Leonie Henschke Chair: Debbie Spillane with Michelle Scott Tucker, Robert Drewe, Anne Manne & Elias Greig 12noon-2:00pm YOUTH WORKSHOP Bellingen Youth Hub Spoken-Word Poetry Boot Camp (2 hr) 2:30-3:30pm CRIME & MYSTERY WRITING 12:30-1:30pm IN CONVERSATION: Morris Gleitzman Hip-hop poet, educator and comedian Zohab Zee Khan Bellingen Memorial Hall ‘Whodunnit? Who Wrote It?’ (Part 1) Cedar Bar The prolific children’s author discusses his work with Jane Hutcheon breaks it down for young wordsmiths, and shows you how Chair: Chris Hammer with Holly Throsby, J.P.Pomare & Mark Brandi to fully express yourself. 1:00-2:00pm FEATURED TALK ‘Birds In Your Backyard - From (Free event for age 20 & under) 2:30-3:30pm COMBINED BOOK LAUNCH (Free event) Bellingen Youth Hub Community Science To Art’ Bellingen Youth Hub Local writers Kathryn Auger & Mary Kelly discuss their respective with animal behaviour author Gisela Kaplan debut books ‘The Galaxy Lighthouse’ and ‘Slow Walk To The Phone’ Times Sunday 9th June 1:30-3:00pm FICTION ‘The Modern Novel’ 3:30-4:30pm IN CONVERSATION: Clementine Ford Bellingen Memorial Hall Chair: Jason Steger with Robert Drewe, Holly Throsby, Mark Brandi & 8:00-9:00pm PERFORMANCE Cedar Bar Feminist writer, broadcaster & public speaker discusses her work Leah Kaminsky NO. 5 Church Street Hip-hop poet, educator and comedian Zohab Zee Khan with Leonie Henschke (Limited seating – Bookings essential 6655 0155) 2:00-3:00pm LOCAL & REGIONAL VOICES 3:30-5:00pm SCRIPTWRITING St Andrews (Uniting Church) ‘Think Globally, Write Locally’ St Andrews (Uniting Church) ‘Words For Film, TV & Theatre Actors’ Chair: Malcolm McFarlane with Jarrah Dundler, Roby Aiken, Elisa Hall, & Chair: Christian White Cherise Lily Nana Rachel Ward & Robert Drewe discuss scriptwriting for screen with 3:00-4:00pm INSIDE PUBLISHING theatre playwrights Lachlan Philpott & Alana Valentine Cedar Bar ‘Negotiating the Publishing Industry’ presented by the NSW Writers’ Centre with Jane McCredie & guests 4:30-6:00pm WRITING HISTORY Bellingen Memorial Hall ‘Past, Present & Future’ 3:30-4:30pm IN CONVERSATION: Holly Throsby Chair: Debbie Spillane with Marcia Langton, Robert Manne, Henry Bellingen Youth Hub Popular mystery writer and singer/songwriter talks with Bernard Zuel Reynolds & Michelle Scott Tucker 4:00-5:30pm 51%: ENGENDERING EQUALITY 5:30-6:30pm IN CONVERSATION: Robyn Williams Bellingen Memorial Hall Chair: Anne Manne with Clementine Ford, Cedar Bar The celebrated author/broadcaster discusses his career and latest book Margaret Reynolds, Caroline De Costa & Elisa Hall & Alana Valentine INDIVIDUAL ARTIST BIOS and further festival ‘Turmoil – Letters From The Brink’ information are available on the festival website with Bernard Zuel 5:00-6:00pm IN CONVERSATION: Henry Reynolds / Marcia Langton www.bellingenwritersfestival.com.au Cedar Bar ‘The Frontier Wars: The True Black-White History ’ 7:30-9:00pm MEDIA & JOURNALISM 6:30-8:00pm IN CONVERSATION: Kerry O’Brien Bellingen Memorial Hall ‘21st Century News & Information ’ Bellingen Memorial Hall ‘A Life In Journalism’ PLEASE NOTE: This program is subject to change. Please check the Chair: Jane Hutcheon The acclaimed ABC broadcaster/journalist discusses his fascinating festival’s website and Facebook page for updated information. with Kerry O’Brien, Tom Iggulden, Clementine Ford & Chris Hammer career and his new book ‘Kerry O’Brien: A Memoir’ - with Debbie Spillane