# Not Quite White in the Head by Melissa Lucashenko

Not Quite White in the Head is a collection of essays and journalism by Melissa Lucashenko, bringing together writing published across two decades. Its topics include Blak identity, literature, imprisonment, urban poverty, activism and social justice.

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## At a glance

- Essays and journalism published together for the first time, spanning two decades.
- Addresses Blak identity, Australian literature, activism and social justice.
- Written by Miles Franklin Award-winning author Melissa Lucashenko.

## Pros

- Offers essays alongside journalism, with subject matter spanning literature, identity and social issues.
- The 256-page length and listed dimensions provide useful details for planning a physical-book purchase.

## Specifications

### Publication
- Publisher: University of Queensland Press
- Publication date: 4 November 2025
- Language: English
- Print length: 256 pages
- ISBN-10: 0702271144
- ISBN-13: 978-0702271144
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 480 g
- Dimensions: 15.9 x 2.6 x 23.3 cm

## A good fit for

- Readers interested in Melissa Lucashenko’s essays and journalism.
- Readers seeking writing about Blak identity, Australian literature, activism and social justice.

## Customer feedback

The available rating information is sharply divided, with ratings at both the five-star and one-star ends and no supplied written feedback to explain the difference. With only a small rating sample, it cannot establish why readers responded differently or how the book’s essays and journalism will suit a particular reader.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Not Quite White in the Head about?
It collects Melissa Lucashenko’s essays and journalism on topics including Blak identity, Australian literature, imprisonment, urban poverty, activism and social justice.
### How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 256 pages.
### Who published the book?
The listed publisher is University of Queensland Press.

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