Wendy Cooper

The Bibliographical Society of Australia and New Zealand (BSANZ) conference keynote talk from Michael Visontay about Gabriel Wells, a New York bookseller who committed a crime against history.

Find out more about the key players, pivotal petition campaigns, government policies and resources documenting the fight for constitutional change to end discrimination against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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Explore how the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788, bringing convicts, soldiers, and settlers to Gadigal Country, marked a turning point in Australia’s history that initiated profound changes to the land and its peoples.

Dianne Wolfer, illustrated by Erica Wagner

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The first recorded games between Empire athletes coincided with the coronation of King George V in 1911.

The Friends of the National Library presented two of Australia’s preeminent crime writers in conversation with crime fiction reviewer Anna Steele.

The Friends of the Library delved into the craft of historical fiction writing with authors Alison Goodman and Sue Williams.

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Writing and illustrating a children’s book involves many steps. Sometimes one person takes on both tasks, while at other times an author and an illustrator work together to bring a story to life.

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The Khmer Empire flourished on the rich and fertile mountains, lakes, and plains of Cambodia for 629 years.