Join us to celebrate the launch of Melanie Saward's novel Burn.

When a tragic bushfire puts two kids in hospital, Indigenous teenager Andrew knows the police will come after him first. But Andrew almost wants to be caught, because at least it might make his dad come and rescue him from suburban Brisbane and his neglectful mother. Growing up in small-town Tasmania, Andrew struggled at home, at school, at everything. The only thing that distra[cted or excited him was starting little fires. Until one day things got out of hand, and Andrew was forced to leave everything behind. Now as the police close in and Andrew runs out of people to turn to, he must decide whether he can put his faith in himself to find a way forward.

Tony Birch will be doing the launching honours on the night.

Free, but bookings are essential.

Come along to my PhD final seminar presentation at QUT Kelvin Grove, Z9 607 or on Zoom: https://qut.zoom.us/j/87162146213?pwd=d3hQdzI0MTRZaGVlZFBKNmJKclB1QT09