Disability Representation in #LoveOzYA
In celebration of National Novel Writing Month, WDV’s Youth Experts are proud to present Disability Representation in #LoveOZYA
#LoveOzYA is a hashtag used to celebrate Australian young adult literature.
This FREE event will be online and include a panel discussion and a Q&A.
The panel will be facilitated by WDV’s Youth Experts Group.
The panel will include three special guests from the disability #LoveOzYA space.
Panel members will talk about how their lived experience has influenced their writing careers and how they represent disability within their work.
During the Q&A, you’ll have the opportunity to ask the writers your questions.
This is a public event. Please join us if you
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work within writing spaces
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have lived experience of disability
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are an ally
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love reading and/or writing
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want to learn more about disability representation in Young Adult literature.
Details:
Date: Thursday 23rd November, 2023
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Where: Zoom
The event will be recorded.
Cost: Free.
For more information, to discuss access requirements, or for help registering, please contact Bridget Jolley on Bridget.Jolley@wdv.org.au or 03 9286 7816.
Approximate times
Please note, these times are approximate.
Online
6:25 Zoom space is open
6:30 Welcome and explaining the Zoom space/housekeeping
6:35 Acknowledgement of Country and housekeeping
6:40 Introductions
6:50 Panel conversation
7:15 Break
7:20 Panel conversation (continued)
7:45 Q and A from audience to panel
8:00 Event finishes
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