Thu 19 Nov · 6pm
The Boulevard Centre · Floreat
Holden Sheppard in conversation for PrideFest
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Cambridge Library is thrilled to welcome award-winning Australian novelist Holden Sheppard for an "In Conversation" event in association with PRIDEFEST WA.
Holden has won acclaim for the raw, blokey honesty of his emotional novels about the modern experiences of Aussie men. His bestselling debut "Invisible Boys" is a confessional novel about young gay men growing up in rural Australia and was later developed as a TV series for Stan.
At the upcoming event, Holden will be talking about his new release novel "Yeah the Boys" - the long-awaited follow-up to Invisible Boys. Described as unapologetic and unforgettable, the novel tells the story of three boys finding their way back to each other and finding their own ways to become men.
Interviewing Holden about his work will be former AFL player Leigh Ryswyk, who earlier this year became the first openly gay male player (past or present) in Australian football history.
Copies of Holden's books will be available for purchase and signing on the night, thanks to Dymocks Subiaco.
Make sure to explore the full program of PRIDEFEST WA events and activities.
About the speakers:
Holden Sheppard is Holden Sheppard is a West Australian author of four acclaimed novels, including the bestseller Invisible Boys, which won multiple awards, including the WA Premier’s Prize for an Emerging Writer. Invisible Boys was adapted as a Peabody Award-nominated TV series, for which Holden served as screenwriter of two episodes. Holden’s writing has been widely…
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When is In Conversation with Holden Sheppard & Leigh Ryswyk?
Thu 19 Nov 2026, 6pm.
Where is it?
The Boulevard Centre, Floreat, WA.
How much is it?
It is free.
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