Meet Mij Tanith at Aldinga Library

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.

What begins as a simple request for help evolves into a year-long journey of connection, resilience, and unexpected friendship. Through the story of Laila, and her growing relationship with the author, this work explores the power of human connection across seemingly insurmountable divides of language, culture, age, sexuality, and faith. Laila and her daughters now reside 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 Australian Weekend Magazine.

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

Proudly supported by The Willunga Circle of Friends.

This event is FREE but registration is required. Register here.