About Words @ Woodleigh – with Tony Birch
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Discussing his work and career.
Tony Birch is the author of Ghost River, which won the 2016 Victorian Premier’s Literary Award for Indigenous Writing, and Blood, which was shortlisted for the Miles Franklin Award. He is also the author of Shadowboxing, and three short story collections – Father’s Day, The Promise and Common People.
Tony is a frequent contributor to ABC local and national radio, and a regular guest at writers’ festivals. He lives in Melbourne and is a Senior Research Fellow at Victoria University.
Tony won the Patrick White award in 2017. He is the first Indigenous author to do so.
Nibbles & drinks @ 6pm – conversation, led by students begins @ 6.30pm
Early Bird Ticket Prices
Family $25
Adults $15
Concession $10
Students $5
All profits will go to the Homework and Learning Club and the Woodleigh Community Scholarship Fund.