One of the great joys of reading is learning, and seeing ourselves represented on the page. In recent years, diverse voices are gaining traction, in particular in #LoveOzMG – Love Australian Middle Grade, which is the quieter sister of #LoveOzYA. These middle grade books have been showcasing the diversity of Australia, its people, and across… Continue reading Reading Australian Books – The Importance of Reading, Hearing and Seeing Australia Represented.
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Siren by Rachel Matthews
Title: Siren Author: Rachel Matthews Genre: Fiction Publisher: Transit Lounge Published: 1st August 2017 Format: Paperback Pages: 288 Price: $29.95 Synopsis: A brave new novel that sensitively explores one woman’s experience of sexual violence and the silencing of those who feel compelled to speak out. What happens when a young woman enters a city apartment… Continue reading Siren by Rachel Matthews
