David Burton

David Burton is an award-winning playwright and author from Meanjin, Brisbane, Australia. He is best known for his theatrical work, including April’s Fool, St. Mary’s In Exile and The Good Dad. He is the author of two published young adult books, including his memoir How to Be Happy, a winner of the 2014 Text Prize for Children and Young Adult’s Writing.

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Unhappy pairings

Arts, creative arts and humanities courses teach critical thinking, civic discourse, emotional literacy and storytelling. Most students are grappling with rent, menial work and advanced study. In a world that seeks to destroy their attention span, arts courses teach young people to read, think critically and provide historical context and sensitivity to complex issues.

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Unhappy pairings

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