VCE Literature Texts: Heat and Light

A brief overview of the author's life and writing career.

A concise biography of Ellen Van Neerven, as well as links to associated pages on the AustLit database, such as works by the author and works about the author's work. You will need to be logged into the State Library of Victoria to access this material.

Van Neerven talks about her writing, the voices she is drawing upon, and the importance of having other writers with their hand upon your shoulder in support

Interactive map with information and videos about the Yugambeh peoples.

The Yugambeh Musuem provides information on the Yugambeh peoples, including resources to share and promote the language and cultural information.

View a list of fiction and non-fiction books written by Aboriginal peoples.

Newtown Review of Books - This award-winning young writer delivers a debut collection of stories that ranges widely across themes of longing, identity, destiny and desire.

"Heat and light is one of those really satisfying reads: it combines engaging writing with stories that make you feel you’ve got to the things that matter."

A brief guide to the book, including about the author, synopsis of stories, judges report and related links.

This paper brings together queer ecological thought, ecofeminism, and feminist ecocriticism to explore forms of embodied resistance against intersectional, complex oppressions of women, races, and lands. You will need to log into the State Library of Victoria to access this article.

A conversation between writers Dovey and Van Neerven on Heat and Light, exploring the influence of the author's life on the themes in the stories.

A comprehensive study guide, including information about the author, themes and discussion questions.

A close reading of the text, and discussion that incorporates comments made by Neerven herself, this article suggests that through its varied structures, genres and styles, Heat and Light re-imagines and celebrates the fluid and diverse nature of contemporary Indigeneity.

A comprehensive study guide for Heat and Light, featuring information about the author, discussion points, brief Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, plot and character, and detailed analytical evaluation of the work.