Q-Lit Festival: Researching Our Culture

Get ready for an intellectually stimulating evening at the Q-Lit Festival as we dive deep into the fascinating world of queer culture through an academic lens! 🎓✨

Join us for this thought-provoking session where leading researchers will share their insights into LGBTQIA+ storytelling, activism, and identity. Whether you're a scholarly soul or just curious about queer experiences, this evening promises to be both enlightening and engaging.

Featured Speakers

• Paul Venzo - Associate Professor at Deakin University, expert in literature for young people and co-editor of 'Sexuality in Literature for Children and Young People'
• Carolyn D'Cruz - A recovering academic from gender, sexuality, and diversity studies, exploring identity politics and decolonial perspectives
• Tom Sandercock - Early career researcher focusing on youth literature and LGBTQIA+ representation
• Bron Bateman - Award-winning poet, editor, and playwright from Boorloo (Perth), specializing in body studies and cultural theory
• Clare O'Hanlon - Genderqueer academic librarian and Australian Queer Archives volunteer
• Hans Kek - Artist and scientist, postdoctoral researcher at the Burnet Institute

🎫 Book your tickets here

♿ This venue is fully accessible and step-free. Auslan interpretation available with specific ticket options.

📍 Library at the Dock, Melbourne