Audience: Early Secondary

Maryam Master

Author

Maryam believes in the transforming power of storytelling. Her presentation touches on themes of mortality, identity, justice and joy.

Maryam’s first novel, Exit Through the Gift Shop, was shortlisted for the Prime Minister’s Literary Awards, the CBCA Book of the Year for Younger Readers and the ABIA Book of the Year for Younger Children 2022. Her second novel, No Words, was winner of the Children’s Peace Literature Award and the Readings Children’s Prize 2023, and was a CBCA Notable Book for Younger Readers.

Maryam’s latest novel, Laughter is the Best Ending, is a multiple award winner, winning the CBCA Book of the Year Younger Readers 2025, the CBCA Book of the Year Shadow Judging 2025, and the winner of the Russell Prize Humour Writing for Young People 2025.