Alice Pung OAM in Conversation – Southern Highlands Writers' Festival 2026

Alice Pung OAM is an acclaimed Australian author, lawyer, and educator. Her beloved debut memoir Unpolished Gem, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. She has since built an extraordinary body of work, including Her Father's Daughter and Laurinda. Alice is also a celebrated editor, essayist, and advocate for multicultural voices in Australian literature and remains one of our most vital and beloved storytellers. She is also a proud participant in the Stella In Schools Program, connecting young readers with powerful, diverse storytelling.