Join author and GP Melanie Cheng as she discusses her latest book, The Burrow, with acclaimed ABC broadcaster, Sarah L'Estrange.
A tender portrait of a family grappling with the deepest grief, The Burrow manages the complexity, isolation and claustrophobia of family dynamics with rare deftness and incredible economy.
Come and see why this remarkable book has been shortlisted for the 2025 Victorian Premier’s Literary Award and longlisted for the 2025 Stella Prize.
About Melanie Cheng:
Melanie Cheng was born in Adelaide, grew up in Hong Kong and now lives in Melbourne, where she practices as a GP alongside her writing career.
About Sarah L’Estrange:
Sarah L’Estrange has been in arts broadcasting for almost 20 years and loves nothing more than to read a novel and then interview the author, and she gets to do it every week in her current role producing The Book Show on ABC Radio National. She has also recently produced and present two podcast series for Radio National called Fakes and Frauds and Banned Books.
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.
All sessions at the Fitzroy Writers Festival will be Auslan interpreted.
The venue is wheelchair accessible via a lift in the rear courtyard - enter off Moor Street just outside the Fitzroy Library entrance.
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Free