Round off the first month of 2021 with two exciting YA online events! We’re so pleased to be presenting US authors Angie Thomas and Brigid Kemmerer in conversation, talking about their new novels.
Angie Thomas in conversation
Join us at 11am on Sunday 24 January to hear YA superstar Angie Thomas discuss her writing career and brand-new novel with fellow author Leanne Hall.
Concrete Rose sees Thomas revisit Garden Heights 17 years before the events of her multi award-winning novel, The Hate U Give. This time, she shares the story of Maverick Carter, Starr’s father – in a searing and poignant exploration of Black boyhood and manhood.
This event is online and ticket entry is $5 per person, which is redeemable off purchase of the book when buying online from the Readings website. You can find more information about how to ‘attend’ a Readings virtual events and redeem your $5 gift voucher here.
Brigid Kemmerer in conversation
YA authors Brigid Kemmerer and Amie Kaufman converse across seas at 12.30pm on Thursday 28 January, to discuss writing for teenagers, other worlds, and Kemmerer’s new novel.
Two kingdoms on the brink of collapse, the reappearance of an old enemy, friends becoming foes – A Vow So Bold and Deadly is the thrilling conclusion to Kemmerer’s bestselling Cursebreakers series.
You can find more information about how to ‘attend’ a Readings virtual events and redeem your $5 gift voucher here.
