Meet Me at the Intersection

Meet Me at the Intersection is a thought-provoking anthology of short fiction, memoir and poetry by Australian authors who are First Nations, People of Colour, LGBTIQA+ or living with disability.

Bringing together 18 diverse voices, this collection explores Australian life from perspectives that are often underrepresented in mainstream literature. The stories and poems explore experiences of culture, identity, racism, family, belonging, disability, migration, sexuality and resilience.

Featuring writers including Ellen van Neerven, Graham Akhurst, Ezekiel Kwaymullina, Alice Pung, Omar Sakr, Rebecca Lim and Ambelin Kwaymullina, the anthology gives young readers an opportunity to encounter a wide range of Australian experiences and voices.

Why you'll love it:

· Brings together diverse Australian voices and perspectives

· Includes short fiction, memoir and poetry suitable for young adult readers

· Explores themes of culture, identity, racism, belonging and resilience

· Features First Nations, culturally diverse, LGBTIQA+ and disability perspectives

Perfect for young adult readers, secondary students, libraries and classrooms exploring Australian literature, diversity, identity, culture and social issues.

Book details

Editors: Rebecca Lim and Ambelin Kwaymullina
Contributors: Ellen van Neerven, Graham Akhurst, Kyle Lynch, Ezekiel Kwaymullina, Olivia Muscat, Mimi Lee, Jessica Walton, Kelly Gardiner, Rafeif Ismail, Yvette Walker, Amra Pajalic, Melanie Rodriga, Omar Sakr, Wendy Chen, Jordi Kerr, Rebecca Lim, Michelle Aung Thin and Alice Pung
Language: English
Format: Paperback
Pages: 128
ISBN: 9781925591705
Publisher: Fremantle Press
Publication: 2018
Audience: Secondary / Young Adult