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Kirli Saunders stands in a purple top with glasses smiling Behind her is her artwork - it looks green and purple stylised botanical

Sovereign storytelling: Kirli Saunders on experimenting and allowing imperfection

15 March 2022

The Sovereign Stories showcase at State Library celebrates a decade of First Nations writing and…

Tylissa Elisara and her son are smiling cuddling at the camera They have their arms around each other

Tylissa Elisara: how writing bedtime stories helped me win a black&write! Fellowship

11 February 2022

Tylissa Elisara is a 2021 black&write! Fellow. Her winning entry, Wurrtoo: the wombat who fell…

Self portrait of Tori-Jay who has her eyes closed smiling wearing a big blue jumper

Sovereign storytelling: Tori-Jay Mordey on juggling work and taking a break

27 January 2022

The Sovereign Stories showcase at State Library celebrates a decade of First Nations writing and…

Photo of Adam Thompson who has a beard and moustache He looks at the camera Adam is wearing a white shirt and black blazer

Sovereign storytelling: Adam Thompson on Nan's scary tales and writing as meditation

25 November 2021

The Sovereign Stories showcase at State Library celebrates a decade of First Nations writing and…

Mykaela Saunders takes a selfie in front of a white wall with peeling paint She wears a black leather jacket and dark lipstick

Sovereign storytelling: Mykaela Saunders on wild and funny yarns

19 October 2021

The Sovereign Stories showcase at State Library celebrates a decade of First Nations writing and…

2019 International Year of Indigenous Languages: Word of the Week - Week Thirty-Four.

20 August 2019

As part of State Library's commitment to the 2019 International Year of Indigenous Languages, we…