About this Event
POVO Stories from The Lucky Country with Sara M Saleh, Victor Guan Yi Zhou, Natalia Figueroa Barroso, Adrian Mouhajer, Adam Novaldy Anderson and Winnie Dunn // Saturday 2 November // 12:45pm - 1:45pm // Venue: The Carrington Hotel // Part of the 2024 Blue Mountains Writers' Festival
Australia thinks of itself as a land of prosperity and equality, but how true is this legend for the diverse families living in our nation’s most densely populated areas? Join Sweatshop Literacy Movement for readings from Povo, an original and eclectic new anthology that reveals the true wealth of Australia’s cultural melting pots.
Sara M Saleh is a writer, human rights lawyer, and the daughter of Palestinian, Lebanese and Egyptian migrants based on Bidjigal land. Her first novel, Songs for the Dead and the Living, was shortlisted for the 2024 NSW Premier's Awards.
Victor Guan Yi Zhou is a Cantonese-Australian emerging writer whose creative works have been shown with Voiceworks, Sydney Environment Institute and Verge Gallery.
Natalia Figueroa Barroso is a writer and member of Sweatshop Literacy Movement. Her poems and stories have been shortlisted for numerous awards.
Adrian Mouhajer is a Lebanese writer and editor who has performed their poetry for Bankstown Poetry Slam, Queerstories, Eulogy for the Dyke Bar and Cement Fondu.
Adam Novaldy Anderson is a writer and editor based out of Bankstown on Dharug land. He is the editor of Sweatshop collection, Povo, published in 2024.
Winnie Dunn is the general manager of Sweatshop Literacy Movement and the editor of several critically acclaimed anthologies including Sweatshop Women and Another Australia. Winnie's debut novel is Dirt Poor Islanders.
Please note that this venue is licensed and entry is for over 18’s only.
/ A Blue Mountains Writers' Festival Event /
Join us on beautiful Dharug and Gundungurra country for a weekend of joyful, thought-provoking and thrilling opportunities to connect with the written word. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Blue Mountains, this unique literary festival brings together the country’s greatest minds and most exciting new talent. 1-3 November, 2024.
/ Ticketing /
This event is free, but registration is required to manage venue capacity.
To take full advantage of all the events on offer, we recommend purchasing a weekend or day pass. Subject to availability, single tickets for this event will be available from 10 September.
/ Accessibility /
This venue is wheelchair accessible, but please visit our Accessibility page or email [email protected] if you have any other accessibility requirements.
Blue Mountains Writers’ Festival will have Auslan interpreters available for the Festival and will schedule them into sessions on request. Please complete the Auslan request question at checkout.
Head to bluemountainswritersfestival.com.au for more information about the festival, individual events and accessibility.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Carrington Hotel, 15-47 Katoomba Street, Katoomba, Australia
AUD 0.00 to AUD 15.00