By Nusha Mirza and Syd Brandolino
Budding Writers
The 2021 Auckland Writers Festival was a truly phenomenal experience. With renowned authors like Angie Thomas, and Chloe Gong, we were truly an audience to excellence. With everyone at the edge of their seats, we all tried to absorb as much of their brilliance as we could.
Westlake Girls was lucky enough to have a front row seat to greatness. Even though half of the speakers were delivering their performances through zoom, it never felt like they were far from us. Furthermore, when poet Karlo Mila performed her poem on the Commonwealth, it would not be bold to say that every audience member was holding their breath. We were also able to ask questions about being published, writing, and the creative process.
As many of us are writers ourselves, it was certainly the kindling that will help to start the fire of inspiration for many of us.
Editor’s Note: 100 students from Westlake Girls attended the festival on 12 May.