Festival Program

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Ask Me Anything: Amie Kaufman

Sun 1 Sep, 4pm
SLV, Isabella Fraser Room

Enjoy an entire day of Young Adult literary programming featuring author talks, panels and in-depth conversations at MWF19’s YA Day.

Bestselling YA author Amie Kaufman answers your burning questions in this special ‘ask me anything’ event. With degrees in history, literature, law and conflict resolution – plus a past as a NASA storyteller – she has a lot to share. Hosted by Lefa Singleton Norton.

Duration

1 hour

Tickets

Session Artists

Amie Kaufman is a New York Times and internationally bestselling author of science fiction and fantasy. Her multi-award winning work has taken out the Gold Inky, Prime Minister's Literary Award, multiple Aurealis Awards and an ABIA, has been published in 30 countries, and is in development for film and TV.

Lefa Singleton Norton is a writer and arts producer. She has worked for organisations including the Centre for Youth Literature, Express Media and the Small Press Network. Her writing has been published at SBS, The Big Issue, Junkee, and The Age. She is the founder of Women in Literary Arts Australia.

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