Ozge Alkan Sevindik - Representation, writing and tips to help you submit your work now.

Ozge Alkan Sevindik - Representation, writing and tips to help you submit your work now.

Ozge talks to Hiba about the significance of representation in Australian publishing and writing. We explore more about her debut novel Hijabi Girl, Co authored with Hazel Edwards and Ozge shares tips to get you to submit your writing now.  Socials Instagram @ozgesevalk Hijabi Girl by Hazel Edwards, Ozge Alan, Serena Geddes https://www.dymocks.com.au/book/hijabi-girl-by-hazel-edwards-and-ozge-alkan-and-serena-geddes-9780994358356 The Right Pen Collective - https://linktr.ee/therightpencollective [https://linktr.ee/therightpencollective] @therightpencollective Sydney Muslim Writers Festival - https://www.isra.org.au/smwf/ [https://www.isra.org.au/smwf/] ALIA - Australian Libraries and Information Association - https://www.alia.org.au/ Book week - https://cbca.org.au/cbca-book-week My Mummies Khimar by Jamilah Thompkins Bigelow - https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/Mommys-Khimar/Jamilah-Thompkins-Bigelow/9781534400603 Salih by Inda Ahmad Zahri https://fordstreetpublishing.com/authors/inda-ahmad-zahri/ [https://fordstreetpublishing.com/authors/inda-ahmad-zahri/] Stories of twenty mighty Muslim heroes by Tamara Haque - https://www.booktopia.com.au/stories-of-20-mighty-muslim-heroes-tamara-haque/book/9780645077407.html [https://www.booktopia.com.au/stories-of-20-mighty-muslim-heroes-tamara-haque/book/9780645077407.html] Huda and me by H Hayek - https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/books/childrens/Huda-and-Me-H-Hayek-9781760526023 [https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/books/childrens/Huda-and-Me-H-Hayek-9781760526023] Ayesha Dean Mysteries by Melati Lum - https://www.melatilum.com.au/ [https://www.melatilum.com.au/] Hafsah Faizal - https://www.hafsahfaizal.com/ [https://www.hafsahfaizal.com/] Salam Reads - https://salaamreads.com/ [https://salaamreads.com/] South Asian Australian Representing Ideas https://saaricollective.com.au/ [https://saaricollective.com.au/] Resources Ozge recommends Bird by bird by Anne Lammott - https://www.penguin.com.au/books/bird-by-bird-9780385480017 [https://www.penguin.com.au/books/bird-by-bird-9780385480017] Writing down the bones by Natalie Goldberg - https://www.penguin.com.au/books/writing-down-the-bones-9781611803082 [https://www.penguin.com.au/books/writing-down-the-bones-9781611803082] The war of art by Steven Pressfield -https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-war-of-art-steven-pressfield/book/9781936891023.html

Rob Thomson: Unconferences and why you need to just turn up!

Salam alaykum (peace to you all) - I would like to acknowledge that I am here today on the land of the Darug People. The Darug People are the traditional owners of this land. Hiba talks to ROB THOMSON and unconferences and why you need to physically visit a library? In this episode we discover the beauty of the “just turning up!” mentality that Rob shares about discovering opportunities. We explore the “unconference” style approach to networking and sharing stories. We discover Robs entry into Libraryland and the beauty of libraries and the spaces they offer for their unique communities. Robs Thompon socials here: Insta: @lordrobthomson Twitter: @RobThmson2528 Australian Libraries and Information Association https://www.alia.org.au/ [https://www.alia.org.au/] https://read.alia.org.au/professional-pathways-future-library-and-information-science-lis-professional-recognition-australia [https://read.alia.org.au/professional-pathways-future-library-and-information-science-lis-professional-recognition-australia] Turbitt & Duck  - The Library Podcast - https://turbittnduck.com/about/ [https://turbittnduck.com/about/] Rob mentions some gorgeous libraries in this podcast. Kurri Kurri Library - a branch of Cessnock City Library https://www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au/libraries/Home [https://www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au/libraries/Home] Gerrigong Library and Museum - a branch of Kiama Libraries https://www.kiama.nsw.gov.au/Facilities/Libraries [https://www.kiama.nsw.gov.au/Facilities/Libraries] Wagga Wagga City Library - https://waggalibrary.com.au/ [https://waggalibrary.com.au/] Shellharbour City Library - https://libraries.shellharbour.nsw.gov.au/ [https://libraries.shellharbour.nsw.gov.au/] Marrickville Library - a branch of Inner West Libraries https://www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/explore/libraries [https://www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/explore/libraries] Green Square Library - a branch of City of Sydney Libraries https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/libraries [https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/libraries] Penrith City Library - https://www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/community-library/library [https://www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/community-library/library] Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre - https://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/community/library-knowledge-centres [https://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/community/library-knowledge-centres] Wentworth Point Community Centre and Library - a branch and community hub of the City of Parramatta Libraries https://www.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/community/library [https://www.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/community/library] TAFE Library Studies Course https://www.tafensw.edu.au/course/-/c/c/BSB52115-01/Diploma-of-Library-and-Information-Services [https://www.tafensw.edu.au/course/-/c/c/BSB52115-01/Diploma-of-Library-and-Information-Services] Charles Sturt University Courses https://study.csu.edu.au/courses/library-information-studies [https://study.csu.edu.au/courses/library-information-studies] Hosted and produced by: Hiba Kanj

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