The Emerging Writers’ Festival work, learn and play largely on the land of the Kulin nation, and pay our respects to their Elders, past and present.

EWF celebrates the history and creativity of the world’s oldest living culture.

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Artist

Jasper Peach

Jasper Peach (they/them) is a trans, non-binary and disabled writer, speaker and parent. They are passionate about equitable access and inclusion, focused on the dismantling of misplaced shame via storytelling. You’ll Be a Wonderful Parent, an illustrated collection of encouragement and advice for queer parents was their first book, published in 2023. Jasper’s work has also been published in HireUp, The Big Issue, Archer, The Guardian, Australian Poetry Journal, Meanjin, ABC, and SBS online.

Saturday 14 September, 11AM

Prose Pals

Come along to this literary speed-friending session for an opportunity to meet other emerging writers who identify as queer or gender diverse.