Thanks to a 2019 City of Melbourne Arts Grant, all the writers and artists were paid.ĭrawn from real-life experiences, the writing in We Are Here is original, sharply observed and honest. The book was edited by author and academic Meg Mundell ( The Trespassers, 2019 Black Glass, 2011). Smith, Jon Bauer and Thuy On, with a foreword by celebrated novelist and short story writer Tony Birch. “A beautiful testament to survival, resilience and hope.” – Ben LawĪlong with a wealth of unsung and emerging talent, We Are Here also features new work by award-winning authors, including Krissy Kneen, Behrouz Boochani, Claire G. Themed around “PLACE”, and featuring full-colour images and artworks, it’s a powerful collection of true stories that illuminate, challenge, and re-imagine our place in the world. The anthology showcases the talents of 37 writers and 4 visual artists. The book launched with a sold-out event for 250 guests at the Wheeler Centre. Published by Melbourne’s Affirm Press, it will be in bookshops mid-November 2019. We Are Here: Stories of Home, Place and Belongingis a world-first collection of stories and poems by people who have experienced homelessness.
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