Oliver phommavanh born
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Oliver Phommavanh
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| Born | () April 18, (age&#;41) Sydney, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
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Oliver Phommavanh (born April 18, ) is an Australian author, comedian, and former primary school teacher, best known for his children’s books that celebrate cultural diversity and humor. His work often draws on his own experiences as a Thai-Australian, and he is widely recognized for bringing multicultural themes to young readers in a relatable and humorous way. Phommavanh's debut novel, Thai-riffic!, was published in and has since become a staple in Australian school libraries. In addition to writing, Phommavanh is a stand-up comedian, performing at schools and festivals, using comedy to connect with audiences of all ages.[1]
Early Life and Education
Oliver Phommavanh was born in Sydney, Australia, to Laotian and Thai immigrant parents. He graduated from the
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Oliver Phommavanh
Oliver loves to make people laugh. Back at school, Oliver was a class clown, making kids laugh and getting in trouble with teachers. Now he's a stand up comedian, still making kids laugh and sometimes getting in trouble as a casual primary school teacher.
Oliver's latest book, published August by Penguin Random House, is What About Thao?.
- A funny and heartfelt novel for 10+ about a city kid in a small country town who's enjoying being the new kid at his tiny two-teacher school – until Kadir arrives and things get interesting!
In his signature style, Oliver creates a fabulously diverse and heartfelt duo in Thao and Kadir and their sometimes hilarious and sometimes heart-wrenching dilemmas of culture and belonging in a fjärrstyrd rural community. Throw in some slam poetry and it might just end in a lifelong friendship and
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Books by Oliver Phommavanh
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