Linda Jaivin

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

Events

Upcoming Events

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.

20 July

Willoughby: Linda Jaivin - Bombard the Headquarters!

Sunday 20 July 2025 at 2:00 pm AEST

Chatswood Library

Free

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

Linda Jaivin in conversation with Michael Pembroke

Sunday 20 July 2025 at 3:30 pm AEST

Chatswood Library

Free

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

17 October

18-19 October: Headland Writers Festival

Saturday 18 October 2025 at 9:00 am AEDT

Headland Writers Festival

Sold Out

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

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.

25 June

Writers @ Stanton: Linda Jaivin

Stanton Library Level 1 Sydney

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

19 June

Bombard the Headquarters! The Cultural Revolution in China

NZ Contemporary China Research Centre|Kōmaru Kura

Come join us at Pipitea Campus, Victoria University of Wellington, for an insightful event exploring the lasting impact of China’s Cultural Revolution.