The Power of Graphic Books

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Join graphic authors Sarah Firth and Rachel Ang, in conversation with Kim Lam, as they explore the power of visual storytelling of uncertainty, identity and belonging.

With Sarah’s probing graphic essays on everyday life, and Rachel’s lush, surreal short-stories about body, emotion and language, you will realise the power of literary comics to communicate complex emotions.

Discover the range of events for 2026 Brimbank Writers & Readers Festival events online at brimbanklibraries.vic.gov.au

The 2026 Brimbank Writers & Readers Festival is proudly supported by Brimbank City Council, Victoria University, Creative Brimbank and Vision Australia Radio.

· Author Sarah Firth

· Author Rachel Ang

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[ Image description 1: Collaged Image of Bookcovers Eventually Everything Connects by Sarah Firth, and I Ate the Whole World to Find You by Rachel Ang. Text reads Brimbank Writers & Readers Festival, Sharing Stories 12-17 March 2026]
[ Image description 2: Text Reads: Read Sarah Firth. Image of Bookcover: Eventually Everything Connects. Image of Author: Sarah Firth. Text Reads: Read Rachel Ang. Image of Bookcover: I Ate the Whole World to Find You. Image of Author: Rachel Ang. Text Reads: with Kim Lam. Image of Presenter: Kim Lam. ]

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