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Byron Writers Festival 2023

Byron Writers Festival 2023

Hey cHEwY gum gums! I’ve been invited back to the Byron Writers Festival during August 9th to 13th. I’ll be a part of the schools program and also a part of the Kids Day Out on Sunday, August 13th too. Check out the website for more information, can’t wait to see all my cHEwY gum

Storyroom Brookvale 4th July 2023

Hey cHEwY gum gums! I’ll be a part of the Storyroom storytelling event at Buckettys Brewery in Brookvale on the 4th July 2023, where the theme will be ‘What I’ve learnt along the way.’ If you want to catch me talking my writing journey, come down and have a great night. You can book tickets

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School Holidays Workshop in Dubbo!
School Holidays Workshop in Dubbo!

Hey cHEwY gum gums! I’ll be in Dubbo on 20th April 2023 to do some school holidays workshops in Dubbo Library and Narromine Library. It will be a fun hour of brainstorming and writing fun. It’s free but bookings are essential https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/meet-oliver-phommavanh-dubbo-library-tickets-590565155277

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What About Thao is a CBCA Notable Book 2023!
What About Thao is a CBCA Notable Book 2023!

Hey cHEwY gum gums! I’m so proud to announce that What About Thao has been included on the CBCA notable books for 2023, in the younger readers category! Thank you to all my fans and readers who helped make this happen. Essentially it’s a long list, but the short list gets revealed on March 28th

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