Writing the rainbow with Michael Earp

Event Description

Join us this International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) to learn how to include diverse voices and stories in your writing in a respectful and inclusive way. Michael Earp is a non-binary writer and bookseller. They are editor of, and contributor to "Everything Under the Moon: Fairy tales in a queerer light", "Kindred: 12 Queer #LoveOzYA Stories", and "Out-Side: Queer Words and Art from Regional Victoria".

For over twenty years Michael has worked between bookselling and publishing as a children’s and young adult specialist. Their role managing The Little Bookroom, the world’s oldest children’s bookstore saw them named ABA Bookseller of the year. Representation of all people in the literature available to readers of all ages is the ethos that motivates their entire career. They have a Masters in Children’s Literature and a Teaching degree, which means they can offer incredible insight into how you can write the rainbow and celebrate our diverse community by reflecting it in your own writing.

Notes & Requirements

Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions as afternoon tea will be provided.