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Blak & Bright operates on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Boonwurrung peoples of the Kulin Nations. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are the Owners and Custodians of the land, water and sky of this Country. We pay our respect to all Elders past, present and future.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples should be aware that this website may contain images, footage, voices or names of deceased persons.

Gary Lonesborough

Gary Lonesborough is a Yuin writer, who grew up on the Far South Coast of NSW as part of a large and proud Aboriginal family. Growing up a massive Kylie Minogue and North Queensland Cowboys fan, Gary was always writing as a child, and continued his creative journey when he moved to Sydney to study at film school. Gary has experience working in Aboriginal health, the disability sector (including experience working in the youth justice system) and the film industry, including working on the feature film adaptation of Jasper Jones.

His debut YA novel, THE BOY FROM THE MISH, was published by Allen & Unwin in February 2021. It was published as READY WHEN YOU ARE in the U.S in 2022 by Scholastic. His second novel, ‘WE DIDN’T THINK IT THROUGH’, was published by Allen & Unwin in 2023.

Events

The Bogong

Join us for the captivating realm of The Bogong, where diverse storytellers from various genres converge to deliver meticulously crafted spoken word pieces, each exploring a profound narrative of lived experiences. For this Festival, the overarching theme is ‘Blak Futures Now. Wondering about the name? In the lofty mountainous regions of the eastern states, traditionally the…
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YA Awesome!

Ever wondered how writers craft compelling narratives that young adult readers love to read? Expert First Nations writers tell all in this informative young adult work focused session. With Gary Lonesborough, Graham Akhurst, Melanie Saward and moderated by Mariah Sweetman.