First Ukrainian-Australian Book Fest 2025
Love in Every Line

Ukrainian Community Hall, 3–11 Russell Street, Essendon, Melbourne
Sunday, 3 August 2025
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tickets: $30 per person | Free for children under 15
Book now: https://www.trybooking.com/DCSWM

Join us for a day filled with stories, poetry, and meaningful connections at the First Ukrainian-Australian Book Fest 2025 – a vibrant new literary celebration bringing together authors, poets, and storytellers from Ukraine, Australia, and the global diaspora.

Set in Melbourne, a UNESCO City of Literature, this event celebrates storytelling as a way to honour identity, heritage, and belonging. As our motto says – Love in Every Line – in every poem, every story, and every voice.

Program Highlights:

• Keynote address by Olha Herasymiuk – renowned Ukrainian journalist, author, and UNESCO cultural leader

• Author presentations & book signings

• Children’s Story Corner – bilingual readings and creative activities

• Cookbook presentations & tastings

• Diaspora Book Exhibition

• Ukrainian & Australian book stalls

• Coffee Corner & Conversation Lounge

• Lottery & Spot Prizes – for all ticket holders throughout the day!

We invite authors, poets, and storytellers whose work connects with Ukrainian themes, identity, or community to participate in the first Ukrainian-Australian Book Fest — a celebration of words, voices, and stories from across the diaspora.

Submit your Expression of Interest here: https://forms.gle/EfiEyMBKkv8wbsTV9

Submission deadline: 20 July 2025

Don’t miss this unique celebration of stories that connect generations and cultures.