A Western Sydney Book Club April The Rot by Evelyn Araluen

A Western Sydney Book Club explores books by contemporary authors, with an initial focus on Australian writing.

Monthly conversations about books led by guest authors, for readers in and connected to Western Sydney.

The Rot by Evelyn Araluen

Luke Patterson will facilitate the conversation about Evelyn Araluen's latest poetry collection The Rot.

Luke Patterson is a Gamilaroi poet, educator and musician living on Gadigal lands. His poetry has appeared in Cordite, Plumwood Mountain, Rabbit, Running Dog and The Suburban Review. You will also find his work in anthologies including NANGAMAY dream MANA gather DJURALI grow as well as Best of Australian Poems 2025. Luke’s research and creative pursuits are grounded in extensive work with First Nations and other community-based organisations across Australia. His debut collection A Savage Turn is out now with Magabala.

This event will take place in a safe and welcoming space at Arts & Cultural Exchange.

Light refreshments will be offered.

Please join us from 6.30pm for a 7pm start. Registrations are essential.

This event is presented by Omar Sakr with the support of Arts & Cultural Exchange.

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