Over the past two decades, Australian literature has undergone a quiet but significant transformation. Back then, ‘ethnic’ stories were perhaps more likely to be published if they fit familiar, marketable moulds — light, humorous, or neatly framed as refugee triumphs — while more complex explorations of cultural nuance, family tension, identity and lived experience struggled for visibility. Today, those rich, layered works are finally finding the space they deserve.

Join celebrated authors Alice Pung, Maxine Beneba Clarke, and Demet Divaroren, alongside host Bruno Lettieri, as they reflect on how far the industry has come, the barriers that once shaped which stories were seen as 'marketable', and the powerful new voices helping to shape contemporary Australian writing. 

Suitable for ages 16 and up. Free event.
Registration required.
Participants will sent a Zoom link upon registration.

This event is proudly part of the 2026 Glen Eira Storytelling Festival.