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A Child in Pain

Posted on 04/11/2024 by Khaya Ronkainen

It takes avillage to raise a child,the proverb says. To hear a child’s pain,sight and touch are senses to use in a deaf worldwhere no-one has bandwidth to...

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khaya.ronkainen

Poetry | Creative Nonfiction | Fiction
📖 Author of The Sheltering | A Poetry Collection
Weaving stories to inspire & connect 🇿🇦🇫🇮🌍

About reading: As a child, books transported me to About reading: As a child, books transported me to places I'd never visit. Stories sparked curiosity and fed my imagination. That's the power of reading. 📚🙌🏾

The article, "The underserved and silent minority: Who is Finnish literature forgetting?" where I talk about joy of reading books with characters who have the same lived in experiences is live on the POC lukupiiri blog. Link in bio ​@poc_lukupiiri

Stories still feed my imagination, even now as an adult. Libraries and bookstores are still my favourite hangout places. 😊 How are about you? Any memories to share about your reading?

PS. If you're in Finland, @finnishafricansociety is hosting interactive Finnish–English storytelling sessions (16.–22.3.2026) @oodihelsinki Library. Join us in experiencing the joy of reading alongside young readers! 

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Khaya Ronkainen's books on Goodreads
Seasons Defined Seasons Defined
reviews: 5
ratings: 6 (avg rating 4.83)

From the Depths of Darkness: A Collection of Dark Poetry Left in the Light From the Depths of Darkness: A Collection of Dark Poetry Left in the Light
reviews: 2
ratings: 2 (avg rating 5.00)

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