Words to Sing the World Alive Magandjin launch

Join us for the launch ofWords to Sing the World Alive: Celebrating First Nations Languages. This extraordinary new work features contributions from some of the finest and most exciting First Nations creatives writing today.

Author and academic Dr Anita Heiss and University of Queensland Press editor Yasmin Smith will share insights into the origins and creation of this ground-breaking new book of essays, poetry and reflections. Enjoy a panel discussion, poetry readings, and a book signing. Afterwards, stay and share over a cup of tea.

About the book

Words to Sing the World Alive celebrates First Nations languages from across the continent. Forty First Nation writers and thinkers, journalists and lawyers, artists and astronomers share their favourite words. These words of significance evoke the power of childhood and the wonder of Country; explore the essence of mother, of fire, of time; words that are imbued with family and belonging, and that surprise with their connections.

Contributors include Kim Scott, Tara June Winch, Daniel Browning, Terri Janke, Jeanine Leane, Nardi Simpson, Dan Bourchier, Ellen van Neerven, Alice Skye, Bruce Pascoe, Anita Heiss, Thomas Mayo, Evelyn Araluen, Claire G Coleman and Mykaela Saunders, all of whom share words to sing the world alive.

This event will be held in kuril dhagun.

This is a ticketed event, and books will be available to purchase on the night.

$10 entry

$41.50 with book purchase

Free for First Nations community (Mobtix)

Book here.