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Jesse Andrews and Patrick Ness: Kyneton

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This May, hear from two heavyweights of young adult fiction – in Melbourne and Kyneton.

American writer Jesse Andrews is best known as the author (and scriptwriter) of Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, a touching, funny YA sensation turned award-winning film – and his debut. He’s since written The Haters – and now, Munmun. A dystopian fantasy, it’s provocative and funny, with a generous helping of class drama and social politics stirred through.

American-turned-Briton Patrick Ness is beloved by readers worldwide – particularly for his YA books, including the Chaos Walking trilogy and A Monster Calls. The latter, conceived by Siobhan Dowd before her death, and completed by Ness, was released as a major film in 2016; like Andrews, Ness was enlisted to write the screenplay. His latest book, Release, deals with the tenderness of coming-of-age – and coming out – in a conservative religious family, interwoven with an otherworldly search for truth and revenge.

Both writers have grappled with how to translate dark, important themes into addictively readable books – and how to adapt their work for the big screen. They’ll chat with C.S. Pacat about what it means to be generous towards your readers, and the power of unseen forces that shape our world. 

Presented in partnership with Macedon Ranges Shire Council.

Squishy Minnie Bookstore will be our bookseller at this event.

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Patrick Ness

Patrick Ness is the author of nine novels, including his New York Times bestselling The Rest of Us Just Live Here, the Chaos Walking trilogy, More Than This, A Monster Calls, which was made into a major motion picture with a screenplay adaptation by Patrick himself, and Release. Born in Virgini... Read more

Jesse Andrews

Jesse Andrews is a novelist, screenwriter, and former German youth hostel receptionist. He was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and is a graduate of Schenley High School and Harvard University. His books include Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (2012), The Haters (2016) and Munmum (2018)... Read more

C.S. Pacat

C.S. Pacat is the New York Times and USA-Today best-selling author of Dark Rise, the Captive Prince trilogy, and the GLAAD-nominated graphic novels Fence, as well as a writer for DC Comics. Educated at the University of Melbourne, C.S. Pacat has since lived in a number of cities, including Toky... Read more

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Kyneton Town Hall

129 Mollison Street, Kyneton 3444 Australia

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