Join acclaimed author Mij Tanith as she shares the inspiration and journey behind her powerful new novel, Laila’s Story.

Laila’s Story is a blend of narrative and poetry that documents a year-long effort to support an Afghan single mother Laila, and her five daughters as they seek safety in Australia.

Laila's Story has resonated strongly with Australian audiences. Launched in March this year, it has been listed as The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald's Non Fiction Book Of The Week and has been featured in both Women's Weekly and the Weekend Magazine.

Expect lively conversation, audience Q&A, and book signings!

Proudly supported by The Willunga Circle of Friends - Supporting Assylum Seekers and Refugees.

Copies of Laila's Story will be available to purchase via EFTPOS or cash for $25

Complementary tea, coffee and nibbles

FREE I Suitable for adults I Bookings essential

For more information please call Aldinga Library on 8384 0022

About Mij Tanith

In a career spanning over 40 years, Mij Tanith has written plays, short stories, poetry and articles for a number of magazines and online publications. She has been writer-in-residence in different communities, taught creative writing at TAFE, and produced several highly successful literary events.