Jessie Tu
"Jessie Tu's writing is fierce and bold; I read this novel with escalating excitement, galvanised by the emergence of a powerful new voice."
Jessie Tu trained as a classical violinist for more than 15 years. Failing to succeed as a professional musician, she taught music at Kambala, St Ignatius College, MLC Burwood, Kings School, Newington College. She's taught at refugee camps in the Middle East, volunteered with AUSAID in The Solomon Islands, travelled to complete residencies in the U.S, and now works as a journalist at Women's Agenda. She's won several poetry and writing awards, and her first book of poetry was released in 2018. A Lonely Girl is a Dangerous Thing is her first novel.
What books has Jessie Tu published?
Jessie Tu has published a book of poetry (released in 2018) and her debut novel A Lonely Girl is a Dangerous Thing.
What genres does Jessie Tu write in?
She writes poetry and literary fiction; her published work includes a poetry collection and a novel.
Where should I start if I want to read Jessie Tu?
A good place to start is her debut novel A Lonely Girl is a Dangerous Thing, or her 2018 collection if you prefer poetry.
Has Jessie Tu received any awards or recognition for her work?
She has won several poetry and writing awards, and her novel A Lonely Girl is a Dangerous Thing was longlisted for the 2021 Stella Prize.
Are Jessie Tu's books part of a series or are they standalone works?
Her published works to date are standalone: a poetry collection and a standalone novel.
