Meet the Author
April 22: In an ANU/Canberra Times meet the author event from 6-7pm, Stan Grant will be in conversation with Mark Kenny on Grant's new book With the Falling of the Dusk, on the challenges facing our world. Manning Clark Theatre, Kambri Cultural Centre, ANU. Registrations at anu.edu.au/events.
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April 27: In an ANU/Canberra Times meet the author event from 6-7pm, Peter van Onselen will be in conversation with Mark Kenny on van Onselen's new book with Wayne Errington, How Good is Scott Morrison?, which examines the trials and tribulations of our 30th prime minister. Cinema, Kambri Cultural Centre, ANU. Registrations at anu.edu.au/events.
May 6: In an ANU/Canberra Times meet the author event from 6-7pm, Hugh Mackay will be in conversation with Alex Sloan on Mackay's new book The Kindness Revolution, exploring how to find the best in ourselves and in our society in both good and troubled times. Manning Clark Auditorium, Kambri Cultural Centre, ANU. Registrations at anu.edu.au/events.
Muse
April 18: Kurnai woman Veronica Gorrie, one of the few Aboriginal police officers in Australia, will launch her memoir, Black and Blue: A memoir of racism and violence, in conversation with Sarah Burr. 3pm. Muse, East Hotel, 69 Canberra Ave, Kingston. $10 general admission. Bookings at musecanberra.com.au
April 20: On the April reading list for Translations Book Club at 8pm is Shokoofeh Azar's International Booker Prize-nominated novel, The Enlightenment of the Greengage Tree. New members are welcome but spaces are limited. musecanberra.com.au.
April 21: OzLit Book Club at 6.30pm goes to Western Sydney in the 1970s for Stuart Everly-Wilson's debut novel, Low Expectations. musecanberra.com.au.
April 17: A Hello, Baby! book signing with author Shelly Unwin is on at Paperchain Manuka at 10am.
April 22: At Paperchain Manuka at 5pm, Mark Baker, author of The Emperor's Grace: Untold Stories of the Australians Enslaved in Japan During World War II, will be in conversation with historians Michael McKernan and Frank Bongiorno. RSVP: info@paperchainbookstore.com.au or phone 6295 6723.
April 23: At Paperchain Manuka at 6pm, Lisa Cassidy, author of Heir to the Darkmage, will be joined in conversation with Claire Eva Reads (local bookseller and reviewer), and there will be snacks and drinks available. After the in conversation a Q&A will be followed by a signing. RSVP:info@paperchainbookstore.com.au or phone 6295 6723.
April 24: At Paperchain Manuka at 3pm, Gary Werskey, author of Picturing a Nation: The Art and Life of A. H. Fullwood, will be in conversation with historian and author Humphrey McQueen. RSVP info@paperchainbookstore.com.au or phone 6295 6723.
ACU Prize for Poetry
Entries are now open for the 2021 Australian Catholic University (ACU) Prize for Poetry, with a first prize of $10,000. The theme for 2021 is Resilience, reflecting on Jaeda DeWalt's supposition, "When we learn how to become resilient, we learn how to embrace the beautifully broad spectrum of the human experience," and Sharon Salzberg's thesis, "Resilience is based on compassion for ourselves as well as compassion for others." Entries close on July 5 and winners will be announced on September 7, 2021. Enquiries: prizeforpoetry@acu.edu.au. More information: artsandculture.acu.edu.au.
Poetry
April 22: Poetry in Manning Clark House: Tony Steven Williams, Jacqui Malins and Sarah Rice will read. 11 Tasmania Circuit, Forrest, from 7-9 pm. Online bookings essential on Trybooking. Admission $10.
Irish-Australian women
April 18: Friends of Ireland is hosting a talk at 2pm at the Canberra Irish Club, 6 Parkinson Street, Weston, by ANU professor Melanie Nolan on Irish-born Australian women in the Australian Dictionary of Biography. RSVP to Jill: handson@iinet.net.au.
National Library of Australia
April 19: At the National Library of Australia in the Theatre, Lower Ground 1 at 5.30pm is the launch of Trisha Dixon's new book Spirit of the Garden. Free, bookings essential. Refreshments provided. nla.gov.au.
April 30-May 2: At the National Library of Australia in the Theatre, Lower Ground 1 from 10am to 5pm are live screenings from the Sydney Writers' Festival. Free, bookings essential. nla.gov.au.
The Canberra chapter of the Tough Guy Book Club will meet at 7pm at King O'Malley's, 131 City Walk, Canberra, on May 5 and June 2. For more information, phone Darren Saffin on 0411 089 209.
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