Linda Jaivin

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

Events

Upcoming Events

5 June

Writers in Conversation: Linda Jaivin on Bombard the Headquarters!

Thursday 5 June 2025 at 5:00 pm AEST

Rochfort Gallery Sydney

Free

conversation with author Linda Jaivin, artist Guo Jian and Professor Jing Han on Linda Jaivin’s new book Bombard the Headquarters! The Cultural Revolution in China at Rochford Gallery in North Sydney.

10 June

Linda Jaivin and Sheila Fitzpatrick in conversation

Tuesday 10 June 2025 at 6:15 pm AEST

Readings Melbourne

Tickets from Free, but bookings are essential.

Join us to hear Natasha Mitchell in conversation with Linda Jaivin and Sheila Fitzpatrick

11 June

Linda Jaivin – Bombard the Headquarters! The Cultural Revolution in China

Wednesday 11 June 2025 at 6:00 pm AEST

Gleebooks Sydney

Tickets from $0.00 – $15.00

In conversation with Lech Blainey, Linda Jaivin discusses her new book Bombard the Headquarters! The Cultural Revolution in China at Gleebooks in Glebe, Sydney.

12 June

Linda Jaivin in conversation with NFSA CEO Patrick McIntyre

Thursday 12 June 2025 at 6:00 pm AEST

Harry Hartog ANU Campus Canberra

Free

Linda Jaivin will be in conversation with NFSA CEO Patrick McIntyre, on her latest book Bombard the Headquarters! The Cultural Revolution in China – Black Inc Books

25 June

Writers @ Stanton: Linda Jaivin

Wednesday 25 June 2025 at 1:00 pm AEST

Stanton Library Level 1 Sydney

Free

Expert Linda Jaivin joins us with her new book that provides a riveting account of the Chinese Cultural Revolution.

28 June

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

Saturday 28 June 2025 at 4:00 pm AEST

Blackheath Public School

Tickets from $5 to $10

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

17 July

Brisbane: Linda Jaivin - Bombard the Headquarters!

Thursday 17 July 2025 at 6:00 pm AEST

Avid Reader Bookshop Brisbane

Tickets from $15.00 / Book and ticket deal $30.00

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

Past Events

23 May

China Past, Present, Future

Carriageworks Bay 20 Sydney

Understanding China's future means understanding its past

22 May

Linda Jaivin on the Cultural Revolution in China

Carriageworks Bay 24 Sydney

The call to violence that reverberated through history

21 May

Linda Jaivin: Bombard the Headquarters!

Concord Library Sydney

An expert in Chinese politics looks back at China under Mao Zedong and birth of the Cultural Revolution.

30 April

Linda Jaivin: Bombard the Headquarters! From Mao to Musk

Royal Asiatic Society Lecture Theatre

Linda Jaivin focuses on the eventful start of the Cultural Revolution. She sheds light on the ideological quarrels that underpinned it and profiles the personalities involved.