Anita Heiss


Country: Australia

Professor Anita Heiss, a highly acclaimed Australian author, boasts a diverse repertoire that encompasses non-fiction, historical fiction, commercial fiction, and children’s novels. Her adult fiction repertoire includes works such as Not Meeting Mr Right, Avoiding Mr Right, Manhattan Dreaming, Paris Dreaming,” and Tiddas. Barbed Wire and Cherry Blossoms secured a spot on the longlist for the Dublin International Literary Prize and was designated as the University of Canberra’s 2020 Book of the Year. Anita’s advocacy for Indigenous literacy is truly commendable; she serves as a role model in remote communities and shares her insights on Aboriginal literature worldwide. She holds the esteemed position of Lifetime Ambassador for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation, Worawa Aboriginal College, the GO Foundation, and the Sydney Swans.

Profesor Anita Heiss, seorang penulis Australia yang karyanya mendapatkan pengakuan luar biasa, memiliki ragam perbendaharaan karya mencakup nonfiksi, fiksi sejarah, dan novel anak-anak. Perbendaharaan karya dewasanya termasuk Not Meeting Mr Right, Avoiding Mr Right, Manhattan Dreaming, Paris Dreaming,” dan Tiddas. Barbed Wire dan Cherry Blossoms telah mengamankan posisi dalam daftar panjang Dublin International Literary  Prize secured a spot on the longlist for the Dublin International Literary Prize dan didapuk sebagai University of Canberra’s 2020 Book of the Year. Kerja Anita untuk mendukung budaya literasi masyarakat adat sungguh patut dipuji; ia menjadi panutan bagi komunitas wilayah terpncil dan membagikan wawasannya soal sastra Aborigin ke seluruh dunia. Ia memegang peranan terhormat sebagai Duta Seumur Hidup untuk Indigenous Literacy Foundation, Worawa Aboriginal College, the GO Foundation, dan the Sydney Swans.

Appearing in

Main Program | Voices of Young Imagination: Authors and Artists in Conversation

Embarking on a profound exploration of childhood and delving into modern creations that engage the minds of children and teenagers, these authors and artists sincerely appreciate their young audience. As …


Main Program | Narrative Shaping: Past into Future

Debra Dank, Anita Heiss, and Kevin Jared Hosein guide you through a journey into the realm of storytelling. Debra Dank, a distinguished Gudanji/Wakaja author and narrative performance researcher, will present …


Special Event | Our Stories are Our Power: An Evening with Anita Heiss, Grace Tame, and Tanaïs

Join us at the renowned Alila Ubud for an evening of remarkable voices featuring Anita Heiss, Grace Tame, and Tanaïs, hosted by Rebecca Makkai. Through their personal journeys, they’ve harnessed …