Kwinana Public Library are bringing together curious minds to read, watch, and listen to authors, poets, artists, and creatives to advance our understanding and actions for a better world.
This is the first of six sessions, with the book club spanning the course of a year. Each session will be facilitated by the Climate Justice Union and have a different theme to align with each of the Noongar Seasons. There is no expectation to attend every session, you are welcome to attend as many of the sessions as you wish.
Unlike some book clubs and reading groups we will approach these gatherings similar to a meal with friends. There are starters, mains, and dessert to choose from.
You can read/watch/listen to one resource, but you are welcome to consume them all, as well as make your own suggestions for content to include.
These sessions are suitable for adults and youth comfortable in adult environments.
Register at https://kwinanabookclubkambarang.eventbrite.com.au
Kwinana Public Library
Wednesday 26 November
6pm to 7pm
The venue will be open from 5.30pm for yarning and a cuppa, please feel free to bring snacks to share.
Suggested materials to choose from for Kambarang's session are:
Starters - Noongar seasons: Kambarang - ABC News, History and Heritage | City of Kwinana and Message from the Ngurra Palya by Ambelin Kwaymullina (poem)
Mains - Ni! Means listen (podcast), The Carers of Everything (moondang-ak Kaaradjiny) by Noel Nannup (book) and Living on Stolen Land by Ambelin Kwaymullina (book)
Desserts - Float by Cassie Lynch, Mammung (film), Kwinana Koorliny Together (documentary), and SYNERGIES: Walking Together - Belonging to Country (video)
Otherbooks, stories, podcasts or films that suit thetheme:
How to Make A Basket from the collection How To Make A Basket by Jazz Money.
Care Work: Dreaming Disability Justice, by Leah Lakshmi Piepznia-Samarasin (book) and “Care Work: Dreaming Disability Justice?” (author talk)
Please contact us if you have questions about accessing any of these materials.
For program queries please contact programs@kwinana.wa.gov.au or 9236 4300.
If you have any questions about program accessibility or accommodations, we're happy to help. Accommodations for this program can include:
- Flexible seating.
- Options to choose from a range of materials such as print books, audio, and video.
- Visit to the Library before the program to see the space and walk through what to expect from the program.
- Providing input verbally or in writing - communication preferences can be discussed with the facilitators before the program.