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2019 Summer Reading

Posted on 05/29/2019 by Khaya Ronkainen

Don’t classify me, read me. I’m a writer, not a genre. ~ Carlos Fuentes Today, I share my reading list for this summer. Based on my last year’s reading experien...

Reading & Mini Reviews

2018 Summer Reading

Posted on 05/23/2018 by Khaya Ronkainen

Beware the barrenness of a busy life. – Socrates In the depths of busyness, I neglected one of my most treasured pastimes – reading. And so, I’...

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khaya.ronkainen

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

Spring is sweet! ✨🙌🏾😊 But there's something to be Spring is sweet! ✨🙌🏾😊 But there's something to be said for cold, dark and long Finnish winters. They create the conditions for artists to go inward, create, and grow. I'm grateful to have such talented artists in my community. 

Recently, I had the privilege of hearing "the story behind" the Origin Story, when I attended Mariam Haji's solo exhibition in #Porvoo. Thank you, Mariam @scandarabianart for the gift of your art and generosity of your time. 🙏🏾💜

Our conversation is live on the Finnish-African Society blog — the first in an ongoing series of Artist to Artist exchanges. Link in bio ​@finnishafricansociety

Origin Story Solo Exhibition currently ​@grandkulturhuset

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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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