Raelee Lancaster is an award-winning writer and library professional based in Brisbane, Queensland. Her work crosses poetry, memoir, essay, criticism, and fiction—often at the same time.She’s written for The Guardian, SBS Voices, The Griffith Review, The Big Issue, and more. As a librarian, Raelee has published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at workshops, conferences, and other industry events. Raelee hopes to combine her creative work with her library career to promote empathy, listening, and laughter in the GLAM (galleries, libraries, archives, and museums) sector.

Raised on Awabakal and Worimi lands, Raelee is descended from the Wiradjuri and Biripi peoples.

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