You’re invited to celebrate the achievements of black&write! authors and editors and the future of First Nations literature in Australia.   

Guests will join showcase curator, Grace Lucas-Pennington, on a tour of Sovereign Stories: 10 years of black&write!, to discover ten years of storytelling from some of Australia’s brightest First Nations voices. 

Tell your friends about your favourite First Nations book on Instagram using #slqSovereignStories and tagging @kurildhagun. 

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Important COVID-19 information

In line with the Queensland Government’s COVID-19 restrictions, from 17 December 2021 unvaccinated people aged 16 years and over will be unable to enter Queensland Government-owned libraries, galleries and museums. This includes State Library of Queensland. 

We will continue following Queensland Government advice. Given the public health directions are subject to change, please check our alerts page before your visit for the latest information.