Holden Sheppard: Pushed to the Limits

Adolescence is all about transformation, risk, passion – but what happens when young people are pushed to their limits?

Author Holden Sheppard has been widely acclaimed for his YA novels, which explore these limits with nuance and compassion. In his new book, The Brink, a group of schoolies confront a life-changing tragedy on a trip they’ll never forget. In Sheppard’s award-winning debut novel (and its forthcoming television adaptation) Invisible Boys, three teenage boys come to terms with their homosexuality in a town where queerness is invisible.

At this event, hear Sheppard discuss the jagged edges of adolescence.

The bookseller for this event is Readings.

Illustration by Megan Herbert.

The Wheeler Centre’s programming for young audiences is generously supported The Hon. Justice Michelle Gordon AC and The Hon. Kenneth Hayne AC QC.

You have the option to pay what you can for this for this event. As a guide, the suggested price is $15, although any amount will help cover our costs and keep these events accessible. Bookings are essential.

If you are a teacher and would like to make a booking for your group of students please click here to submit a school booking request.

Holden Sheppard will be wearing a mask at this event and requests that audience members also wear a mask while in the venue.

In the extraordinary times we live in, Wheeler Education is here to bring the world to teens – and teens to the world. Our programme offers a range of events that prioritises the voices and experiences of young people – on the stage, and off.