There’s so many exciting events and activities coming up in #LoveOzYA land, so I thought I’ll share some of them with you!
August TBR Video
To prepare for all of these upcoming events, I’ve been reading like a madwoman! Check out my TBR for August:
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Sydney Aussie #LoveOZYA Panel
Sydney, I’m flying down on August 20 to host this panel of 5 wonderful #LoveOzYA authors, talking about contemporary YA experiences for females in Aussie YA fiction. I’ve been reading all of their books which has lots of fun (but also lots of reading)! The authors are:
- Sarah Ayoub (Hate is Such a Strong Word, The Yearbook Committee)
- Kirsty Eagar (Summer Skin)
- Gabrielle Tozer (The Intern, Faking It)
- Erin Gough (The Flywheel)
- Tamar Chnorhokian (The Diet Starts on Monday)
RSVP here! I hope to see you there!
#AusYABloggers Blog Hop & Twitter Chat
It’s been an amazing week of Aussie YA recommendations across the blogosphere! I’ve added so many books to my TBR and it’s been awesome seeing everyone’s favourites. Check out the link to the posts here!
Our Twitter chat will be held tomorrow on Sunday August 14th at 6pm! Follow us on @AusYABloggers or the hashtag #AusYABlogChat to join in the fun!
OzYAY on Air – August Podcast
We talked about two books that had a common theme – racism and discrimination: When Michael Met Mina by Randa Abdel-Fattah and Beauty is in the Walking by James Moloney.
Next month we’re covering Black by Fleur Ferris & The Road to Winter by Mark Smith. Tune in on September 4 at 7-8pm on ABC Radio!
Brisbane Writer’s Festival -10-11 Sep
We have an amazing line-up of authors heading to our shores next month, and I’ve been madly reading so I can be prepared when I see the authors! Here’s some of the events I’m heading to:
- Nevernight by Jay Kristoff
- David Levithan & Meg Rosoff’s Ultimate book chat
- Illuminae with Jay Kristoff & Amie Kaufman
- My Sister Rosa with Justine Larbalestier
- Hidden Bodies with Caroline Kepnes
- Summer Skin by Kirsty Eagar is also on
Melbourne Writer’s Festival – 27-28 Aug
Rainbow Rowell and David Levithan are heading to Melbourne Writer’s Festival and I’m so jealous! I wish I could fly down and be there.
- YA Superstars Panel with Rainbow Rowell and David Levithan
- Coming of Age with Vikki Wakefield and Claire Zorn
- Fantasy Fiction: Rainbow Rowell & Lev Grossman
- David Levithan: Queer YA
Are you heading to any of these events?
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Wow Jeann it looks like you're going to be SUPER busy this month. And didn't you just move? I think you just posted on that topic, which I will still check out even though I am practically all settled in hahah.
Good luck on the panel!
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Yeah, this month and next are going to be insane! Yup, we moved about 3-4 weeks ago and have been busy unpacking and furnishing the house. Let's say it's an ongoing process. Thanks Val!
Oh hello! Might see you at Herstory!
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Looking forward to it!
SO MANY EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING, JEANN. Can't wait to see you again eeeeeek 🙂
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I know Em! I\’m really looking forward to the Sydney trip and catching up again!
Oh wow that is a lot going on!!! So cool you get to moderate a panel! Plus all the other cool bookish events! Have a great time and happy reading!
Yup, no rest for the wicked! It\’s going to be so much fun! Thank you Grace, you too.
Ahh, you have so many awesome bookish events coming up, Jeann! I'm a little jealous, haha. I hope you have an amazing time at all of them! It's so cool that you're hosting a panel too. You'll be brilliant!!
I'm really looking forward to the Twitter chat tonight.
I know, it's going to be a blast! Thank you Lauren, I'm really looking forward to it. Had such a great time chatting!
Holy crap that is a HUGE August TBR, good luck Jeann! And I CAN'T WAIT TILL NEXT WEEK WHEN YOU'RE IN TOWN AGAIN!! Allll the food and books and <3 <3
I CANT WAIT JOY! Yeah, I've had so many books I've had to knock off the TBR recently lol. Going to have so much fun!
Oh my gosh, you're going to so many BWF events! I think I'm only going to the Illuminae one – still in the middle of trying to work out which ones I can go to (gotta try to juggle work and uni around o_O)! Hope I see you at that one, or maybe some others too! 🙂
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Yeah, it's going to be a full on weekend for me, but gotta make the most of it hehe. Looking forward to meeting you there!
IS IT FATE THAT THIS PANEL LANDS ON MY BIRTHDAY??!!!!
The universe is trying to tell my something – now just NEED to go to this panel! So proud you're moderating, Jeann and if I end up going, I'll say hi! Brisbane Writer's festival sounds fantastic!! I have to say I'm jealous that Sydney didn't have the same line-up but c'est la vie!
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OMG IT IS FATE FAITH! It's going to be a great panel with some wonderful authors, if you're there definitely come say hi!
*Cries* Why do all the Aussie events happen in Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne? I'm so, so happy that Australia is getting on the map and that you all get such incredible opportunities to meet some really fabulous authors but I'll have to admit that I'm a teensy bit jealous. Look forward to hearing your wrap-ups and seeing some pics! Have a fabulous time.
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I know, I wish there was one big event where we could all unite! Thanks Rach, I hope you get to have an event your way some time!