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10 recently published arts books, worthy of a read
Arts publications worthy of your time. ArtsHub shares what's top of reading lists for November.
Is reading in crisis?
Outtakes from the VOLUME Symposium find that it’s time for urgent action, as national reading rates decline.
What composers contribute to a music festival
Sally Beamish and Stephen Johnson were invited to the Australian Festival of Chamber Music as much for their musical insights…
Is a writing career a viable option in Australia?
Funding cuts and the need for a living wage for writers figure strongly in the discussion about the future of…
How to navigate the writer-editor relationship
Working on a manuscript together necessitates compromise, humility and humour.
Why sensitivity readers matter
Sensitivity readers can not only identify misrepresentations of marginalised communities but also make books more authentic, Helen Young writes.
Libraries around the world safeguard Ukrainian culture
Librarians and libraries across the world play a role in preserving and sharing Ukraine’s cultural history.
Trent Dalton scoops the Indie Book Awards 2022
Proving love conquers all, Trent Dalton's latest book is on a winning streak.