Kalyan Ky - Human Library - Springvale Library - Ticket 1 - 4.00 - 4.25pm in Melbourne

Kalyan Ky - Human Library - Springvale Library - Ticket 1 - 4.00 - 4.25pm

Kalyan Ky - Human Library - Borrow a person not a book for a great conversation

Saturday, 25 August, Springvale Library, 4.00-4.25pm

 
“Living under Bamboo Shoots to Finding My Wonderland”

 Before settling down in her Wonderland, Kalyan and her family embarked on a perilous journey across the Pacific. From crossing minefields, hiding in makeshift holes Under Bamboo shoots to battling Suburban woes they finally found their greener pastures in a multicultural paradise. She currently lives in Keysborough with her husband and daughter Sophia.

 Born in a refugee camp and witnessing many atrocities, Kalyan continues her work in helping to promote tolerance and diversity. She has served on numerous advisory boards and is currently on the Southern Metropolitan Regional Advisory Council. Kalyan used writing and music as an outlet and means of expression. This led to the publication of her experimental novel Under the Bamboo Shoots and Hidden Treasures: Multicultural Voices of Melbourne anthology.

She was nominated for the Multicultural Awards for Excellence - Ambassador Award in 2009 and was voted City of Greater Dandenong Young achiever of the year 2011. She is currently working on her second novel Sinking in a Sparrow's eye and a faith & culture creative encyclopaedia with other young people.

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