Linda Jaivin

Linda Jaivin is an internationally published Australian author,
translator, essayist, novelist and specialist writer on China.

Events

Upcoming Events

17 October

18-19 October: Headland Writers Festival

Saturday 18 October 2025 at 9:00 am AEDT

Headland Writers Festival

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Authors announced: Sofie Laguna, Kim Mahood, Omar Musa, Linda Jaivin, Luke Horton, Samah Sabawi, Quentin Sprague, Jade Timms & Jess Hamilton. More to be announced soon!

Past Events

20 July

Linda Jaivin in conversation with Michael Pembroke

Chatswood Library

Linda Jaivin and Michael Pembroke discuss how relations with the outside world have changed China, from ancient to modern times.

Willoughby: Linda Jaivin - Bombard the Headquarters!

Chatswood Library

China expert Linda Jaivin presents "Bombard the Headquarters!", a gripping account of the Cultural Revolution and its lasting impact.

17 July

Brisbane: Linda Jaivin - Bombard the Headquarters!

Avid Reader Bookshop Brisbane

Linda Jaivin discusses her new book Bombard the Headquarters! The Cultural Revolution in China at Avid Reader Bookshop in West End, Brisbane.

1 July

Linda Jaivin in conversation with Echo Hui

Ashfield Library

Linda Jaivin is joined by Echo Hui to discuss her new book Bombard the Headquarters: the cultural revolution in China, a riveting account of a extraordinary and turbulent period in recent Chinese history.

28 June

Linda Jaivin: Shades of the Cultural Revolution - From Mao to Musk

Blackheath Public School

Join Linda Jaivin as she explores the Cultural Revolution, its impact on China, and its relevance today.