The Emerging Writers’ Festival work, learn and play largely on the land of the Kulin nation, and pay our respects to their Elders, past and present.

EWF celebrates the history and creativity of the world’s oldest living culture.

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EWF25 Book Club

It’s EWF’s inaugural Book Club! Join us as we discuss Half Truth by Nadia Mahjouri, chosen by you – the wonderful EWF community.

This edition will be hosted by Temwani Mazaba, founder of the Literary Lounge.

Tuesday, 16 September, 6PM-7PM

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EWF Festival Hub
Workshop Space (Level 1, below ground), The Wheeler Centre 176 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000

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Temwani Mazaba

Temwani Mazaba is an African-Australian writer, content creator, and founder of the Literary Lounge, a Melbourne-based social club fostering bold conversations through literature, creativity, and community. With a background in criminology, psychology, and marketing, she explores identity, belonging, relationships, and contemporary society in her work. Through writing, content creation, and immersive events, she curates spaces […]