if this is the end

by Bebe Oliver

A fearless and honest exploration of queer First Nations identity, and a vibrant celebration of imperfection and personal growth, if this is the end is a stunning exploration of what it means to work through childhood trauma and love yourself in the present. In a state of post-pandemic recovery, the author travels back to his hometown and grapples with all that comes with it, experiences the thrills of relationship drama and serious queer romance, works through his mental health issues and writes a love letter to Narrm from the perspective of a Kimberley man.

Genres: Poetry

176 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 1, 2024

About the author

Bebe Oliver is a descendant of the Bardi Jawi people of the Kimberley region of Western Australia and an award-winning writer, poet, illustrator, speaker and facilitator based in Naarm (Melbourne). A leader in Aboriginal advancement, he is chairperson of Blak & Bright First Nations Literary Festival and a board director of Magabala Books, Australia’s leading Indigenous publishing house.