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The best in queer literature to fill your bookshelf.
This is your one-stop-shop for uncovering the best and most locally written works from the LGBTQIA+ community. Along with the amazing array of works from Hares and Hyenas, and second hand books from the Australian Queer Archives, you'll also have the opportunity to peruse individual writers stalls and meet them personally.
Queer Book Fair
11am - 3pm
The gamified workshop for youth to fuel their creative writing.
This drop-in workshop is a chance for young people to connect whilst creating short stories that will be featured on Q-Lit's website. Open to those ages 12 - 24, we'll roll the dice and flip the cards to inspire a creative explosion onto the page.
Youth Workshop
11am - 3pm
What books capture the beauty,
pain and romance of queer culture?
Queer stories have helped us take the first step out of the closet, rally for a safer future and document our communities achievements. This panel offers an eye opening discussion about the most influential queer books as voted by you, the readers! Q-Lit's reader survey results will be revealed live at this event!
Hosted by Christos Tsiolkas, with Jes Layton and Charlee Brooks.
Panel: Queer Books that Shaped Generations
3pm - 4pm
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Christos Tsiolkas is the author of eight novels, including The Slap and Barracuda, and the short story collection Merciless Gods. He’s also a playwright, scriptwriter, and co-host on 3RR’s Superfluity. His work spans literature, film, and music, including librettos, monographs, and critical essays.
Jes Layton is an author, illustrator and performer residing on Wurundjeri Land. He is the current Executive Director/CEO of the Emerging Writers’ Festival and is represented by Alex Adsett Literary Agency. Jes’ work can be found online, in print and at @AGeekwithaHat
Charlee Brooks is a Melb-based literary critic and content creator, originally from Victoria’s Surf Coast. As the founder of Grandpa’s Book Club, with over 80k followers, he curates queer and contemporary literature, championing diverse voices and fostering connection through insightful reviews, events, and conversation.
Meet these writers and publishers at our
Queer Book Fair
Nikki Brooke
Reimena Yee
Rob Goddard
JC Rycroft
Rachel O’Rourke
Elizabeth Luly
Myles Alan
Marcel Liemant
J. M. Tolcher
Stephanie Ashton
KL Joy
Thousand Threads Press
Jae Waller
Queer Oz Folk
Rae Roberts
Rainbow Families Switchboard
Stephen Jasper
Kat Orgovany
Tiger
Clouds of Magellan Press
Mari Costa
Darcy Green
Coleen Clare
Steff Fenton
Emily White
TGD Book Club
Clan Destine Press
Meridian Australis
Sean Perera
Remi Watson
Ira A. Francis
 Ira A. Francis |  Clan Destine Press |  Coleen Clare |
|---|---|---|
 Stephen Jasper |  KJ Wrights |  Thousand Threads Press |
 Tiger |  Stephanie Ashton |  Steff Fenton |
 Rae Roberts |  Nikki Brooke |  Elizabeth Luly |
 TGD Book Club |  Queer Oz Folk |  Rachel O’Rourke |
 Marcel Liemant |  Kat Orgovany |  Meridian Australis |
 Jae Waller |  Remi Watson |  J. M. Tolcher |
 Mari Costa |  Rob Goddard |  Reimena Yee |
 Clouds of Magellan Press |  Myles Alan |  Emily White |
 JC Rycroft |  Darcy Green |
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