In Conversation with John Boyne

with John Boyne

IRELAND

Acclaimed Irish writer John Boyne has written 11 novels for adults and six for younger readers including The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas – a New York Times no.1 Bestseller, adapted for a feature film, a play, a ballet and an opera and selling over 10 million copies. John’s most recent novel is My Brother’s Name is Jessica that tells the story of a young boy struggling to come to terms with his sibling’s gender. Join John Boyne as he discusses his stories and characters.

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John Boyne is the author of eleven novels for adults, five for younger readers and a collection of short stories. His 2006 novel The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas sold 9 million copies worldwide and has been adapted for cinema, theatre, ballet and opera. John has won three Irish Book Awards and many other international literary awards and his novels are published in over 50 languages. He lives in Dublin.

Alice Pung is an award-winning author whose books include Unpolished Gem, Her Father's Daughter and Close to Home. She edited the anthologies Growing up Asian in Australia and My First Lesson, and is currently the writer in residence at Janet Clarke Hall at the University of Melbourne.

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Sun 01 Mar, 1:00pm

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Pioneer Women's Memorial Garden
Torrens Tent

DURATION

45 mins

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Wheelchair accessible

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