AUTHOR TALK: Yumna Kassab, The Theory of Everything
Co-presented with Newcastle City Libraries - EVENT NOW OVER
Born and raised in Parramatta, Yumna Kassab spent two childhood years in Lebanon with her family. After studying at Macquarie University and working as a high school teacher, Yumna was named the inaugural Parramatta Laureate in Literature in December 2023.
Her first book, The House of Youssef, published in 2019, contains short stories of Lebanese migrants living in Western Sydney.
Join Yumna in this free author talk hosted by Hunter Writers’ Centre Katherine McLean at Newcastle Library.
FREE
Event Details
WHEN: Saturday 17 May
TIME: 6 pm – 7 pm
WHERE: Newcastle Library, 15 Laman St, Muloobinba-Newcastle
FREE.
Registration essential.
Accessibility
Newcastle (City) Library has:
- wheelchair access,
- a ground-level entry
- an accessible bathroom
- three disability parking spaces in front of the library
- a hearing loop available
If you would like to discuss your accessibility requirements, please contact Katherine on 0435 858 145.
About Yumna Kassab
Yumna Kassab
Yumna Kassab is a writer from Western Sydney. She studied medical science and neuroscience at university. Her fiction has been listed for prizes including the Miles Franklin Literary Award, Prime Minister’s Literary Awards, Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards, Queensland Literary Awards, NSW Premier’s Literary Awards, and The Stella Prize. Her works include the short fiction collection The House of Youssef and the novels Australiana, The Lovers, Politica and The Theory of Everything. She is the inaugural Parramatta Laureate in Literature.