Name: Jumaana Abdu: Translations
Start: 2024-09-17
End: 2024-09-17
Location: Downstairs at The Wheeler Centre

Join Next Chapter recipient Jumaana Abdu for a celebration of her debut novel Translations.

Jumaana Abdu’s debut novel Translations follows the lives of Aliyah and her daughter Sakina as they retreat to rural NSW in search of a new life. Their lives intertwine with those of the locals as bushfires rage around them and a reckoning approaches.

Jumaana Abdu is a Dal Stivens Award winner and an alumnus of The Wheeler Centre’s Next Chapter program.

Non-alcoholic beverages and complimentary snacks courtesy of ASRC Catering will be provided.

Event and Ticketing Details

Dates & Times

Tuesday 17 September

6.30PM - 8.00PM

Tickets

$0.00

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Location

Downstairs at The Wheeler Centre

176 Little Lonsdale Street Melbourne Victoria 3000

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Accessibility

Accessible toilets available

Auslan interpreting available by-request

Registered Assistance Animals welcome

Wheelchair accessible

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Please notify us of all access requirements when booking online so we can assist you with your visit. If you require further information, please contact ticketing@wheelercentre.com.

Additional Notes

Jumaana Abdu will be signing books after the event.

The bookseller for this event is Amplify Bookstore.

Featuring

Jumaana Abdu

Jumaana Abdu is the author of Translations (Vintage). She is a Dal Stivens Award winner and a Wheeler Centre Next Chapter alumnus. Her work has been published widely, including in Thyme Travellers (Roseway Publishing) ...

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Marina Sano

Marina Sano (she/her) is a Japanese and Australian critic, publishing professional, and bookstore owner. She co-founded Amplify Bookstore and is an advocate for more diverse and representative publishing.