Author Talk: Learned Behaviours by Zeynab Gamieldien

About This Event:

Join author Zeynab Gamieldien to experience her latest novel, Learned Behaviours. Zeynab will discuss her writing in conversation with author Yumna Kassab at Georges River Libraries.

Learned Behaviours is a gripping mystery exploring profound themes of class, social mobility, and the lasting impact of schooling on an individual’s life trajectory. The story follows Zaid Saban, a prospective barrister whose past, and the traumatic events of his final school year, come back to haunt him when his best friend’s sister asks him to re-examine a M**der case from years ago.

“A clear-eyed and deeply moving exploration of past injustice, privilege, and belonging. Zeynab Gamieldien lays bare what it is to inhabit two worlds in contemporary Australia: slipping in and out of your skin to navigate the spaces you are granted entry to and perpetually second-guessing the rules of admittance.” – Dinuka McKenzie, author of The Torrent.

About the Author:

Zeynab Gamieldien is the inaugural winner of the 2022 Westwords–Ultimo Prize. Her work has been shortlisted for the Rachel Funari Prize for Fiction and featured in publications such as the Sydney Morning Herald’s Daily Life section and the Australian Muslim Times. Learned Behaviours is her second novel. More information can be found at Zeynab Gamieldien – Author.

About the Interviewer:

Yumna Kassab is a writer from Western Sydney. She is the author of The House of Youssef, Australiana, The Lovers and Politica. Her books have been listed for prizes including the Miles Franklin Literary Award, Stella Prize and the Prime Minister's Literary Awards. She is the inaugural Parramatta Laureate in Literature. More information can be found at Yumna Kassab – The books, other writings and blog of Yumna Kassab

Cost: Free

Age: 16+

Accessibility Information:

Georges River Libraries is committed to providing inclusive library services and programs. Please email [email protected] or note down your requirements or support needs in your event registration.

Terms and conditions:

• If you arrive more than 10 minutes after the advertised start time and there are people in the standby queue, your ticket may be allocated to the standby queue.
• If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration at least 3 hours prior to the event. As Library Programs have limited spaces, repeated failure to notify staff of cancellations may result in bookings being refused in the future.
• The library does not endorse or promote any products which may be used in the workshop.

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