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This one is also a spectacular 2026 book cover. I would suggest we run a competition, but the Aust. Book Design Awards already do that.
Romance is often one of the earliest genres to grapple with moments of social change or disruption (see also: FIFO romances).
Case in point below!
We're expecting a romance novel where the anti-hero runs an AI data centre any day now.
Apropos of nothing, this is one of our favourite covers this year. Just gorgeous.
Given the current discussion around (further) NDIS cuts, we'd like to re-share this important resource on disabilities and loneliness. In Australia, people with a disability are twice as likely to experience loneliness and social isolation--which is why the funding for community support matters.
Given the current discussion around (further) NDIS cuts, we'd like to re-share this important resource on disabilities and loneliness. In Australia, people with a disability are twice as likely to experience loneliness and social isolation--which is why the funding for community support matters.
Last week, we posted our speculative fiction trail, as part of AustLit's 25 Trails for 25 Years. To follow up, this week's short video is on searching genre in the database. Video has captions, no sound.
Happy searching!
#austlit25 #discoveraustralianstories #readaustralian #readgenre #databases
Last week, we posted our speculative fiction trail, as part of AustLit's 25 Trails for 25 Years. To follow up, this week's short video is on searching genre in the database. Video has captions, no sound.
Happy searching!
#austlit25 #discoveraustralianstories #readaustralian #readgenre #databases
This week, we're celebrating Australian fantasy, by drawing attention to a unique set of teaching resources published on AustLit. We've highlighted Anthony Eaton below, but there's more to explore!
Check out the full list at:
www.austlit.edu.au/teachingwith...
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Thanks to the legend WH Chong.
There is still time to book in for our event for National Reconciliation Week!
Learn how to engage in respectful collaboration, consultation, and storytelling practices to elevate First Nations stories, with Darren Rix, and co-author, Craig Cormick.
Bookings: www.asauthors.org.au/events/telli...
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Announcing a new Necessary Conversation: Disabilities and Loneliness. Guest-curated by Ashleigh Lowry, a Masters student at @charlessturtuni.bsky.social, these lists are aimed at children with disabilities, and their parents, who are experiencing social isolation.
www.austlit.edu.au/necessarycon...
Announcing a new Necessary Conversation: Disabilities and Loneliness. Guest-curated by Ashleigh Lowry, a Masters student at @charlessturtuni.bsky.social, these lists are aimed at children with disabilities, and their parents, who are experiencing social isolation.
www.austlit.edu.au/necessarycon...
