Gary Lonesborough
ABOUT THE SHOW
Please note this session is currently only open for school bookings. General Public tickets will be available from 05 AUG.
Gary will take you on a journey through his writing life, from when his love for books began to his becoming a published author. Gary will explore the life experiences, lessons and writing tips he’s learned along the way and how they’ve informed the creation and publication of his award-winning books.
SESSIONS
10AM – Lower Secondary
1:30PM – Upper Secondary
This event includes a Q&A session at the end.
Supported by The University of Queensland.
PART OF BRISBANE WRITERS FESTIVAL
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Gary Lonesborough is a Yuin writer, who grew up on the Far South Coast of NSW as part of a large and proud Aboriginal family. Gary was always writing as a child, and continued his creative journey when he moved to Sydney to study at film school. Gary has experience working in youth work, Aboriginal health, child protection, the disability sector (including experience working in the youth justice system) and the film industry. His young adult novels, The Boy from the Mish, We Didn’t Think It Through, and I’m Not Really Here have been shortlisted for numerous awards.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Suitable for All ages
18 months and under free on the knee; all other ages must hold a valid ticket
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Gary Lonesborough is a Yuin writer, who grew up on the Far South Coast of NSW as part of a large and proud Aboriginal family. Gary was always writing as a child, and continued his creative journey when he moved to Sydney to study at film school. Gary has experience working in youth work, Aboriginal health, child protection, the disability sector (including experience working in the youth justice system) and the film industry. His young adult novels, The Boy from the Mish, We Didn’t Think It Through, and I’m Not Really Here have been shortlisted for numerous awards.
