Welcome to the UPSTAGEING Canberra Reading List—a vibrant collection of stories, memories, and perspectives from our local senior creators. This initiative celebrates the rich imagination and diverse voices of older Canberrans, bringing the true breadth of our community’s literary expression to light.

From deeply personal memoirs to captivating fiction, these books offer an intimate look at the territory through the eyes of the people who helped shape it. Dive in, discover a local author, and connect with a dynamic literary showcase built for, by, and with our community.