James Youd

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James Youd is a PhD Candidate in English at the University of Western Australia. His research focusses on the use of the fairy-tale genre in Australian literature and how ‘faery’ has been deployed in building national identity and mythmaking.

Upcoming Centre for Stories Events

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Mar

Backstories – Hamersley

Bring a picnic, hear from two trained storytellers, and mingle with members of your community—all in your local area of Hamersley! Book Online

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Mar

Backstories – Midland

Bring a picnic, hear from two trained storytellers, and mingle with members of your community—all in your local area of Midland! Book Online

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Mar

Backstories – North Perth

Bring a picnic, hear from two trained storytellers, and mingle with members of your community—all in your local area of North Perth! Book Online

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Mar

Backstories – Gooseberry Hill (fully booked)

Bring a picnic, hear from two trained storytellers, and mingle with members of your community—all in your local area of Gooseberry Hill! Book Online