When
SaturdayApril 1
4:30 pm - 5:15 pm
Where
THE PRESS BOOK HOUSE
462 Hunter St
Newcastle NSW 2300
Tickets
FreeBook Launch: Women of Words anthology
Celebrate the launch of the poetry anthology Women of Words 2019-2021.
The Women of Words Project began in 2016 and aims to raise awareness and funds for women and children escaping domestic violence. Every three years Papatuanuku Press publishes a book of poetry featuring women poets from Australia and New Zealand. The most recent collection was published in 2022.
With readings by Magdalena Ball, Ellen Shelley, and Gillian Swain.
Hosted by Janette Hoppe.
The Speakers
Magdalena Ball
Celebrate the launch of the poetry anthology Women of Words 2019-2021. The Women of Words Project began in 2016 and aims to raise awareness and funds for women and children…
Ellen Shelley
Celebrate the launch of the poetry anthology Women of Words 2019-2021. The Women of Words Project began in 2016 and aims to raise awareness and funds for women and children…
Gillian Swain
Celebrate the launch of the poetry anthology Women of Words 2019-2021. The Women of Words Project began in 2016 and aims to raise awareness and funds for women and children…
Janette Hoppe
Celebrate the launch of the poetry anthology Women of Words 2019-2021. The Women of Words Project began in 2016 and aims to raise awareness and funds for women and children…
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