On Thursday the 7th of November, we heard the news that UWA Publishing will be shut down, a decision which threatens the future of Western Australian publishing. Below is the copy of a media release (November 8, 2019) offering our response to this situation.
A petition calling for this decision to be reversed can be found here: http://bit.ly/34AHgga. We urge you to sign, and to show your support for UWA Publishing in any way possible. We at Westerly are shocked and dismayed by the announcement of the closure of UWA Publishing (UWAP). UWAP is a vital part of the Western Australian publishing sector and the literary life of Australia more broadly. Losing the press would come at great cost to Australian literature. UWAP has made enormous contribution to the culture of Australian writing in its 85-year history. It has a rich heritage and an essential back-catalogue. As Publisher, Professor Terri-ann White has supported writers who articulate the many varied experiences of life, culture, and forms of writing. We have long applauded her work, and admire the vigour and integrity with which she has always supported Australian literature. Under Terri-ann, UWAP has displayed immense courage in its editorial direction, publishing a new generation of poets, Miles Franklin Award winners, and scholars from Western Australia and further afield. They have published a diverse and inclusive list, championing voices who might otherwise go unrecognised. As one example in many, we have long been in awe of UWAP’s commitment to supporting Indigenous cultures, shown in its partnership with the Wirlomin Noongar Language and Stories Project, and the promotion of many talented writers including amongst others Lisa Bellear and Kankawa Nagarra Olive Knight. More... **** ***** Support UWAP by signing the petition at Change.org Comments are closed.
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