Past Event
Victorian Pride Centre79-81 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda VIC 3182

Get Ready for a Literary Extravaganza! 📚✨

Darlings, prepare to be swept away into a world of queer literary delights at the Q-Lit Festival: Day of Books! This fabulous celebration of LGBTQIA+ literature is serving up everything from fresh local talent to cherished classics.

What's On The Menu? 🎭

Queer Book Fair (11am - 3pm)
Your one-stop-shop for all things queer literature! Browse through an amazing collection from Hares and Hyenas, discover hidden gems from the Australian Queer Archives, and get up close and personal with local writers at their stalls. It's like speed dating, but with books! 📚

Youth Workshop (11am - 3pm)
Calling all young creatives aged 12-24! Join our fabulously gamified workshop where we'll roll the dice and flip cards to inspire your next literary masterpiece. Your stories could be featured on Q-Lit's website - fame awaits! ✍️

Panel: Queer Books that Shaped Generations (3pm - 4pm)
Join host Christos Tsiolkas and panelists Jes Layton and Charlee Brooks for a deep dive into the books that have shaped our community. From coming-out stories to revolutionary manifestos, we're spilling the tea on the most influential queer books as voted by YOU! 🎤

The Tea on Tickets 🎫

Tickets range from Free to $30. Book your spot at q-lit.com.au

This event is wheelchair accessible and offers a low sensory environment. Everyone is welcome, especially our LGBTQIA+, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, People of Colour, and disability communities. 🌈

Free – $30
Q-Lit Festival: Day of Books 21 Jun 2025 🌈 Big Gay Guide