Mascara Literary Review's Parramatta launch of Crip Stories

Name: Mascara Literary Review's Parramatta launch of Crip Stories
Start: 2026-09-17T17:30:00+1000
End: 2026-09-17T20:00:00+1000
Location: PHIVE, 5 Parramatta Square

Thu, 17 Sep, 5:30pm - 8pm AEST

PHIVE, 5 Parramatta Square

Parramatta NSW, Australia

Parramatta's Lit!

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The word crip was once used to discriminate. Today, it is reclaimed and celebrated.

A reading from the Sydney contributors of Crip Stories.

A collaboration with NewSouth Publishing and Mascara Literary Review, the book prioritises BIPOC writers and those who are multiply marginalized. Featuring MC: Michelle Cahill, and with contributors Sharleigh Crittenden, Peter Boyle for Mario Licón Cabrera, J Marahuyo, Hem Sid Chandran, Irina Frolova Mona Attamimi, Paris Rosemont and Ariel Riveros.

The event will also honour the disabled Mexican Australian poet and translator, Mario Licón Cabrera who passed away during the book's production.

Thursday 17 September 20265.30pm for 6pm - 8pm

Library

FREE

This event is presented by Mascara Literary Review as part of Parramatta's Lit!

Tickets for good, not greed Humanitix dedicates 100% of profits from booking fees to charity

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Parramatta's Lit! is an annual literary festival celebrating the stories, voices and ideas that shape Western Sydney. Presented across libraries, heritage sites, cultural venues and public spaces throughout Parramatta, the festival brings together writers, readers, publishers and communities through a program of author talks, workshops, performances, play readings, residencies and industry events.

Developed in partnership with Baramadagal cultural knowledge holders and Elders on Dharug land, and embracing the rich cultural diversity of Parramatta, Parramatta's Lit! champions stories and writing in all its forms - from novels and poetry to playwriting, truthtelling and storytelling, multilingual writing and local zines.

Parramatta's Lit! fosters creativity, collaboration and connection while showcasing Parramatta as a place where stories are created, shared and celebrated.