Melissa Manning Author Talk

Schedule

Thu Apr 09 2026 at 06:30 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC+10:00

Location

Northcote Library | Northcote, VI

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Hear from Melissa Manning in conversation as she discusses her latest work, Frogsong, published with UQP in March 2026.
About this Event

Frogsong is a lyrical and devastating story of love, addiction and the ghosts that bind us.

One of Australia’s brightest literary talents, Melissa was the winner of the Victorian Premier’s Literary Award for her debut book, Smokehouse.


Image: Photo of author Melissa Manning in front a tree. Next to this, the book cover image of Frogsong by Melissa Manning.

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Northcote Library, 32-38 Separation Street, Northcote, Australia

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