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Issue Details: First known date: 2023... 2023 An Unexpected Party
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'Co-published by Get YA Words Out and edited by Seth Malacari, An Unexpected Party brings together the stories of emerging authors from the LGBTQIA+ community.

'From fantastical realms to real-world struggles, this anthology champions queer identity by challenging stereotypes and exploring the many facets of identity. Written with wit, heart and honesty, these stories take queer protagonists outside the box of young adult romance and centre them at the heart of stories that involve magic, paranormal beings and adventure.

'Featuring trans and gender-diverse voices – asexual, aromantic, bisexual and more – the stories in An Unexpected Party are as diverse as their writers.' (Publication summary)

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* Contents derived from the Fremantle, Fremantle area, South West Perth, Perth, Western Australia,:Fremantle Press , 2023 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
Introduction, Seth Malacari , single work essay (p. 7-12)
Sixteen Candles (but with Demons), Shaeden Berry , single work short story (p. 13-30)
Shellshocked, Aidan Demmers , single work short story (p. 31-51)
The Excursion, Seth Malacari , single work short story (p. 52-68)
Harmless, Jesse Galea , single work short story (p. 69-86)
Violet Grim and the In-Between Place, L.E. Austin , single work short story (p. 87-105)
Thicker Than Water, A.R. Henderson , single work short story (p. 106-121)
Negara, Lian Low , single work short story (p. 122-132)
Tasseography, Emma Di Bernardo , single work short story (p. 133-146)
Figment, Elizabeth Bourke , single work short story (p. 147-162)
The Graveyard Shift, Jes Layton , single work short story (p. 163-181)
The Boy and The Witch, Ash Taylor , single work short story (p. 182-196)
The Parade of the Weeds, Clover Lake , single work short story (p. 197-207)
The Swan King, Alexander Te Pohe , single work short story (p. 208-224)
Transmission Scars, Lukah Roser , single work short story (p. 225-239)
Our Time, Our Home, Alistair Ott , single work short story (p. 240-255)
Salt in Her Pockets, Anna Jacobson , single work short story (p. 256-266)
Surge, Em Readman , single work short story (p. 267-278)
Hostel Nights Like These, Henry Farnan , single work short story (p. 279-294)
The Vampire and the Aunty, Lin Blythe , single work short story (p. 295-314)
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Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • Fremantle, Fremantle area, South West Perth, Perth, Western Australia,: Fremantle Press , 2023 .
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      Extent: 320p.
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      • Published 31st October 2023
      ISBN: 9781760992699
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An Unexpected Party 2024 single work column
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , July vol. 39 no. 3 2024; (p. 16-17) 'An Unexpected Party, published by Fremantle Press and Get YA Words Out, is an example of an Australian book for teenagers that attempts to better represent the diversity inherent in the LGBTQIA+ experience and identity through storytelling. The book is an anthology of funny, sad, joyful, creative and challenging short stories based loosely in the genres of fantasy, speculative fiction and sci fi. It's one of a number of community-led projects creating the space for own-voices creatives and arts workers to exercise agency across all stages of the publishing process.'
An Unexpected Party 2024 single work column
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , July vol. 39 no. 3 2024; (p. 16-17) 'An Unexpected Party, published by Fremantle Press and Get YA Words Out, is an example of an Australian book for teenagers that attempts to better represent the diversity inherent in the LGBTQIA+ experience and identity through storytelling. The book is an anthology of funny, sad, joyful, creative and challenging short stories based loosely in the genres of fantasy, speculative fiction and sci fi. It's one of a number of community-led projects creating the space for own-voices creatives and arts workers to exercise agency across all stages of the publishing process.'
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