Fitzroy Writers Festival - Pictures of you: Tony Birch and Bec Kavanagh

Join us for a special event with award-winning author Tony Birch as he discusses his latest work, Pictures of You: Collected Stories (UQP).

Author of The White Girl and Women and Children, Tony presents a powerful new collection of short fiction, profound, funny, and poignant stories written over the past two decades that explore themes of resilience, justice, and everyday grace.

Tony will be joined in conversation by writer and critic Bec Kavanagh for a rich discussion on storytelling, character, and the social and emotional landscapes of contemporary Australian fiction. Together, they’ll also explore the craft and discipline of short fiction as a literary form, its precision, emotional depth, and unique ability to capture fleeting yet transformative moments.

Tony Birch photo credit: Savanna Kruger.

Yarra Libraries is proud to partner with Fairfield Books as our dedicated Festival bookseller.

The Fitzroy Writers Festival is only made possible through the generous support of the Thomas, Samuel and George Ewing Trust, a fund that fosters literacy, libraries, and a lifelong love of learning for the benefit of Fitzroy residents and visitors.

Fitzroy Writers Festival will be Auslan interpreted. The Fitzroy Town Hall entrance is located via a large set of stairs from Napier Street. Lift access is available via Moor Street. There are two wheelchair accessible toilets located in the Fitzroy Town Hall, next to the Ballroom.

The Route 11 Tram stops at Bell Street/ Brunswick Street (from the city) or King William Street/Brunswick Street (from the north) and is a 350m walk to the Fitzroy Town Hall.

If you have accessibility questions or requirements, please contact us at [email protected] or on 1300 695 42

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Free