Name: Gina Goddard
Confirmed panels
| Title | Proposed Time | Proposed Room |
|---|---|---|
| Banned Books | Friday 3:00 PM | Cocktail Lounge |
| Women at Worldcon - Round Table Discussion | Sunday 9:00 AM | Montana A |
| What's New in SFF for Kids & YA | Monday 2:00 PM | Oshaneshii |
Title: Banned Books
Status: confirmed
Proposed by:
Description:
'If you've got a blacklist, I want to be on it...'
Science fiction and fantasy books feature prominently in the pantheon of banned books. Books that seem inoffensive to today's readers, such as The Wizard of Oz, were previously considered so dangerous that schools and libraries refused to hold them. Classics of the genre including Slaughterhouse Five and Brave New World still raise frequent objections. What is it about these books and the genres of fantasy and science fiction in general that raise the ire of those who would control what we read?
Room Notes:
Tags: Equipment: AV, Books & Literature
Confirmed panellists: Stephen Griffiths, Gina Goddard, Emma Hawkes
No additional panellists have been suggested.
Room: Cocktail Lounge
Time: Friday 3:00 PM
Title: Women at Worldcon - Round Table Discussion
Status: confirmed
Proposed by:
Description:
Women at Worldcon - historically, there has been a serious lack of women in Worldcon Programmes. How many women have been GoHs? How many women panelists are volunteering? What can we do about this? A moderated discussion about the kinds of things we would like to see representing women at Aussiecon4 and our plans to make them happen. What would YOU like to see on the program?
Room Notes:
Tags: Gynaecon
Confirmed panellists: Gina Goddard, Sarah Parker
No additional panellists have been suggested.
Room: Montana A
Time: Sunday 9:00 AM
Title: What's New in SFF for Kids & YA
Status: confirmed
Proposed by:
Description:
Have you explored 'The Starry Rift'? Taken part in 'The Hunger Games'? Had a look at 'Shiny?' If not, then this is the panel for you. Ranging from picture books for the youngest 'readers' to the most challenging young adult novels, our panellists will survey the new books scene, recommend some outstanding titles and offer suggestions about where to find more information about new and notable titles.
Room Notes:
Tags: Science fiction, Fantasy, Children, Books & Literature
Recording: (rights of use)Confirmed panellists: Jenny Blackford, Gina Goddard
One additional panellist has been suggested.
Room: Oshaneshii
Time: Monday 2:00 PM