Sonya Renee Taylor

Sonya Renee Taylor is an author, activist and the founder and radical executive officer of The Body is Not An Apology, a digital media and education company that examines the intersections of radical self-love and social justice issues.

Photo credit: Andi Crown Photography

Events at Word

Starry, Starry Night

Friday 31st August, 2018 8:00 pm

John Campbell hosts the most electrifying, energising and eclectic evening of the festival, with seven local and international stars of the festival.

Comfortable in Your Skin

Friday 31st August, 2018 6:00 pm

An extraordinary panel of local and international queer people of colour: Georgina Beyer, Manu Vaeatangitau and Pati Solomona Tyrell (FAFSWAG) and Sonya Renee Taylor, chaired by Victor Rodger.

Sonya Renee Taylor: The Body Is Not an Apology

Sunday 2nd September, 2018 1:15 pm

Author, activist and performance poet Sonya Renee Taylor in conversation and readings with Tusiata Avia

The Body Issue

Saturday 1st September, 2018 5:30 pm

With Annaleese Jochems, Tayi Tibble, Kirsten McDougall, Sonya Renee Taylor, Juno Dawson, Helen Heath, Daisy Speaks, Ray Shipley, and Charlotte Graham-McLay.