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Queensland poetry

State Library celebrates the work of the best Queensland poets of the past and today. Discover the words of diverse communities, find poetry events near you, learn about competitions, and borrow award-winning books.

The word made flesh

We invite you to visit the current display in the Australian Library of Art showcase — The word made flesh. In this intimate display, drawn from the rare and remarkable collections of State Library, we explore the alchemy that happens when poets and artists collaborate. Free showcase10am – 5pm dailyAustralian Library of Art, level 4Free curator's tours are held monthly. Join one of our curators to discover the hidden gems of the Australian Library of Art collections.Image: Absurd A.B.C., 1874, Walter Crane, RB 398.8 1874, History and Art of the Book Collection, State Library of Queensland
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Absurd A.B.C., 1874. Walter Crane. RB 398.8 1874
A woman in a black dress reads a book against a backdrop of library shelves
Poetry Month reads
Explore a selection of Poetry Month reads to inspire you this August.
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Lionel Fogarty at the 2023 Queensland Literary Awards. He stands in a study room with lamps. He is smiling and holding a copy of his book
Judith Wright Calanthe Award for a Poetry Collection
As part of the Queensland Literary Awards, this award is for an outstanding collection of poetry by an Australian poet.
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Taitu'uga Wesche performs at 2024 Queensland Poetry Month Showcase
Queensland Poetry Month Showcase 2024
Presented in partnership with Red Room Poetry as part of Poetry Month 2024. Hosted by Pascalle Burton with a special guest musical set by 2024 QMA World Music winner Taitu’uga. Image: Taitu'uga performs, 2024, Josie Huang, State Library of Queensland
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Parts of Speech book cover.

Parts of Speech
By Angela Gardner

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Throat book cover

Throat
By Ellen van Neerven

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The Jaguar book cover.

The Jaguar
By Sarah Holland-Batt

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Fire Front: First Nations poetry and power today book cover

Fire Front: First Nations poetry and power today
Edited by Alison Whittaker

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The Exclusion Zone illustrated book cover.

The Exclusion Zone
By Shastra Deo

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At the Altar of Touch illustrated book cover.

At the Altar of Touch
By Gavin Yuan Gao

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