‘The Year The Maps Changed’ By Me, Danielle Binks! Coming Out In 2020 With Lothian Children’s Books! https://www.hachette.com.au/danielle-binks/the-year-the-maps-changed

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I’m again at a loss for words, and turning to those who know better. I keep thinking of Gloria Steinem’s dedication in her memoir, ‘My Life On The Road.’ I had the honour of listening to her speak about this book when she came to Melbourne in 2016. Her dedication is still one of the most perfect and fierce I’ve ever read:

‘THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED TO:

Dr. John Sharpe of London, who in 1957, a decade before physicians in England could legally perform an abortion for any reason other than the health of the woman, took the considerable risk of referring for an abortion a twenty-two-year-old American on her way to India.

Knowing only that she had broken an engagement at home to seek an unknown fate, he said, “You must promise me two things. First, you will not tell anyone my name. Second, you will do what you want to do with your life.”

Dear Dr. Sharpe, I believe you, who knew the law was unjust, would not mind if I say this so long after your death:

I’ve done the best I could with my life.

This book is for you.’

✊❤️

“Because without our language, we have lost ourselves. Who are we without our words?”

'Finnikin of the Rock' Lumatere Chronicles #1 by Melina Marchetta

Book launch in the time of COVID! Wasn’t exactly what I’d planned, but it was still joyous and exciting!

What is ~time~

First pages back for the forthcoming YA novel ...

It began with a kiss. It almost always begins with a kiss.

'Unzipping', in 'Suddenly, A Knock at the Door' by Etgar Keret