Book Launch with Kathleen O'Reilly Johnston

Kathleen O’Reilly Johnston is an author who writes with insight gained from holding space for the vulnerable. Her prose reminds us of the reasons we are drawn to story: to connect, to learn, to experience and to hope.

Join us at Vincent Library to celebrate the release of Kathleen's debut, Johno, a work of narrative non-fiction. Kathleen will discuss her writing process, influences and journey to publishing and answer audience questions. Join us to chat all things books and writing over wine and cheese. 

Books will be available for purchase on the evening, and Kathleen will be signing after the talk.

Tickets are frree but bookings are essential. Secure your spot today.

The world is a dangerous place for a child when no one's watching.

In post–World War II Scotland, a seven-year-old boy should be walking to school. Instead, he’s shipped off to Australia.

Trapped in a world of anger and violence with nowhere to turn, young Johno clings to the hope that a policeman might help him. But life has other plans.

Decades later, after years of denial by governments and cover-ups by institutions, Johno begins to uncover the truth about his past – and the web of lies that shaped his childhood.

A journey marked by cruelty and kindness, love and war, and above all, the enduring strength of the human spirit.