Gender, Sexuality and Queer Themes in Young Adult Literature

- Date:
- March 20, 2017
- Time:
- 7:00 PM
- End Time:
- 9:00 PM
- Address:
- Hares & Hyenas, 63 Johnston Street, Fitzroy
- State:
- VIC
- Link:
- http://wordisout.com.au/event/gender-sexuality-queer-themes-young-adult-literature
Editor of Archer magazine, Amy Middleton, hosts a panel discussion with Alison Evans and Marlee Jane Ward. Introduced by Angela Meyer, author of Captives, the night will include short readings by the authors before a discussion between Amy, Alison and Marlee Jane.
The discussion will include queer themes and identity politics in YA literature; how YA writers are embracing character diversity; how publishers and readers deal with gender diversity and growing up genderqueer.