On at the same time
Hearts, Humour & Growing Up: Does True Love Exist?
Sun
26
Sun 26 Oct 3:00 PM
Visions Theatre | National Museum of Australia
Wheelchair
General Admission
60 Mins
October
Love is most definitely not just butterflies and first kisses. Join Sasha Vey (The Set-Up Girl) and Gabrielle Tozer (The Unexpected Mess of It All) as they dive into how YA coming-of-age rom coms explore the complicated, often chaotic experience of growing up. From awkward crushes and friendships during high school, to navigating funny and fraught relationship dynamics, these authors share their behind-the-scenes takes on the genre. Come ready to swoon, giggle and maybe even recognise yourself in their characters, who are just trying to figure it out, one disaster at a time. A double take on #LoveOzYA!
Gabrielle Tozer is an award-winning author based in regional New South Wales. Her latest works include The Unexpected Mess of it All, which won the 2025 ACT Literary Award for Young Adult Fiction, and beloved picture book Before We Met (illustrated by the award-winning Sophie Beer). Over the years, Gabrielle has received honours including the State Library of Victoria’s Gold Inky Award for her debut novel, The Intern, and appeared on the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s Notable List for Older Readers for Remind Me How This Ends. Gabrielle is currently working on three new books for HarperCollins.
Sasha Vey is an Australian author who enjoys writing about the everyday dramas of teenagers experiencing the (often messy) transition into young adulthood. Sasha's debut novel, The Set-Up Girl, is a YA romantic comedy. When not writing or working, Sasha can be found on the piano or resisting the urge to start another crafting project.
Gabrielle Tozer is an award-winning author based in regional New South Wales. Her latest works include The Unexpected Mess of it All, which won the 2025 ACT Literary Award for Young Adult Fiction, and beloved picture book Before We Met (illustrated by the award-winning Sophie Beer). Over the years, Gabrielle has received honours including the State Library of Victoria’s Gold Inky Award for her debut novel, The Intern, and appeared on the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s Notable List for Older Readers for Remind Me How This Ends. Gabrielle is currently working on three new books for HarperCollins.
Sasha Vey is an Australian author who enjoys writing about the everyday dramas of teenagers experiencing the (often messy) transition into young adulthood. Sasha's debut novel, The Set-Up Girl, is a YA romantic comedy. When not writing or working, Sasha can be found on the piano or resisting the urge to start another crafting project.
