In 2007 Senator Sarah Hanson-Young became the youngest woman ever to be elected to the Australian parliament. With over a decade in politics as a Greens Senator, Hanson-Young is now a leading voice for progressive change. In 2016, she was named by the World Economic Forum, a Young Global Leader for her continual advocacy and contributions to a diverse range of human rights issues.
Last year Hanson-Young called out the abuse she received from male parliamentarians as slut-shaming and sparked a national conversation about the rampant sexism in politics. In her first book, En Garde (2018), she examines the verbal abuse levelled at female parliamentarians and argues that now is the time to call out sexist behaviour.
Jane Caro is an author, novelist, broadcaster, columnist, advertising writer and social commentator. She was awarded the 2018 Walkley for Women’s Leadership.
In her latest book, Accidental Feminists (2019), Caro celebrates the grit, adaptability, energy and persistence of women over 55, and their impact on society. Her book is a plea for future generations to keep agitating for a better, fairer world.
Signed copies of En Garde and Accidental Feminists will be available for purchase at the event.
Tickets $15. Booking is essential, book here.
Mon 20 October at 7:00PM
Berkelouw Paddington, 19 Oxford St, Paddington NSW 2021, Australia
Join us for an exciting evening at Berkelouw Paddington, as we celebrate the release of 58 Facets by Marika Sosnowski.
Wed 22 October at 6:00PM
Avid Reader, 193 Boundary Street, West End QLD 4101
Join us for an exciting evening at Avid Reader, as we celebrate the launch of 58 Facets by Marika Sosnowski.
Sun 26 October at 2:00PM
Senate Chamber | Museum of Australian Democracy Old Parliament House, 18 King George Terrace, Parkes, ACT 2600
Join us for an exciting afternoon at Canberra Writers Festival, as we discuss Making Progress by Jenny Macklin.
Sat 25 October at 12:00PM
Representatives Chambers | Museum of Australian Democracy Old Parliament House, 18 King George Terrace, Parkes, ACT 2600
Join us for an exciting afternoon at Canberra Writers Festival, as we discuss Turbulence by Clinton Fernandes.
Sun 19 October at 9:30AM
Queenscliff Town Hall, 50 Learmonth St, Queenscliff VIC 3225
Join us for an exciting morning at Queenscliffe Literary Festival, as we discuss Making Progress by Jenny Macklin.
