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On Being Deliberate

Posted on 01/17/2021 by Khaya Ronkainen

Being deliberate, slow and intentional, is my simple plan for the year. As I was meditating on my word, I had to reflect on all that was 2020. All I can say, I ...

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In-between Intro & Outro Tracks of 2020

Posted on 12/06/2020 by Khaya Ronkainen

Someone once asked, “For whom does the poet write?” and the response “Somewhere somebody is reading one of my poems.” But it’s highly possible that “no on...

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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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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
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