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Jonathan Dunk and Jeanine Leane share some of their words from the launch of Dropbear by Evelyn Araluen in Melbourne.
Read Chelsea Watego's powerful speech from the launch of Fiona Foley's new book Biting the Clouds.
Read Lisa Gorton's eloquent launch speech for Change Machine by Jaya Savige.
Read Ali Cobby Eckermann's moving launch speech for Into the Suburbs by her friend, Christopher Raja.
Read Jennifer Taylor's moving words on the power of ordinary people at the launch of Peace Crimes.
Read Shastra Deo's beautiful words on Ask Me About The Future by Rebecca Jessen, delivered at the virtual launch.
Read Kristina Olsson's launch speech for Stone Sky Gold Mountain by Mirandi Riwoe, delivered at the virtual event with Avid Reader on 27 March 2020.