Book Lovers: Leonie Norrington

Join us for a special event with multi-award-winning north Australian author Leonie Norrington, who grew up in the Barunga community in Arnhem Land. Leonie will share insights into her powerful new novel, A Piece of Red Cloth—based on the oral history of the Yolngu people and co-authored by Merrkiyawuy Ganambarr-Stubbs, Djawa Burarrwanga and Djawundil Maymuru —telling the story of Batjani, a grandmother who will do anything to protect her granddaughter, Garritji.

Set during the early wet season in north-east Arnhem Land, this deeply moving tale explores resilience, tradition, and the strength of Yolngu women, as ancestors and community stand firm in the face of change.

Books for sale thanks to Mostly Books

Free event
Bookings essential

This event is proudly part of LibrariesSA’s Firstival.

Learn more at firstival.com.au

Parking is available via Young Street or Edward Street carparks with ample parking also available on Waite Street. There is one disabled parking space within the Young Street carpark.