Olivia De Zilva

Olivia De Zilva is an emerging Australian author known for her debut novels, 'Plastic Budgie' and 'Eggshell,' both of which reflect her experiences and cultural background in her hometown of Adelaide. A passionate advocate for representation in literature, she recently made headlines for withdrawing from the Adelaide Writers' Week in solidarity with fellow author Dr. Randa Abdel-Fattah, highlighting concerns over censorship and the challenges faced by debut authors in the literary scene.