Between the lines with our two superstar journos: Hedley Thomas’ memoir The Teacher’s Pet and Trent Dalton’s novel Lola in the Mirror. 

Find tickets and information about Hedley Thomas' book tour here, and Trent Dalton's book tour here.

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This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Jasper Leak. Our regular host is Claire Harvey. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.