Page Turners: Santilla Chingaipe

There’s nothing better than relaxing during summer with a good book. The State Library have your reading list sorted with some of this season’s hottest page turners.

Work your way through the biggest non-fiction releases on the Library’s summer reading list, get your questions ready and join host Astrid Edwards for a conversation with the author themselves.

Santilla Chingaipe is an author, filmmaker and former State Library Victoria Creative Fellow. Her book, Black Convicts, delves into the all-but-erased history of Australia’s Black convicts.

In this deeply researched and illuminating book, Chingaipe examines how empire, slavery, race and memory have shaped Australia. Hear directly from Chingaipe as she explores what inspired the book, how she uncovered these stories and more. Plus, get the chance to ask any of your burning questions.

Book your tickets now and get reading.