Oliver Phommavanh
About the author

Oliver Phommavanh

Oliver is a young Thai-Australian writer for children. He has featured on panels at the Sydney Writers' Festival among many other appearances at festival and writing event as well as in blogs. He has worked as a primary school teacher and now spends his time writing and sharing his writing passion with kids and engaging them with humour. He's also a stand-up comedian and has appeared on national TV and radio as well as a number of well-known comedy venues such as the Comedy Store in Sydney. He is the author of books such as Thai-riffic!, Con-nerd and Natural Born Loser.  

Books by Oliver Phommavanh

Oliver Phommavanh Articles

Culture and Belonging: Read an Extract from What About Thao? by Oliver Phommavanh

Review | Extract

2 August 2022

Culture and Belonging: Read an Extract from What About Thao? by Oliver Phommavanh

An Epic Book: Review of Funny Bones Edited by Kate and Jol Temple and Oliver Phommavanh

Review

11 November 2019

An Epic Book: Review of Funny Bones Edited by Kate and Jol Temple and Oliver Phommavanh

Loser Becomes Winner: Review of Natural Born Loser by Oliver Phommavanh

Kids & Ya

30 July 2018

Loser Becomes Winner: Review of Natural Born Loser by Oliver Phommavanh

The Turnaround: Oliver Phommavanh on writing for kids

Kids & Ya

30 July 2018

The Turnaround: Oliver Phommavanh on writing for kids

Standing Up To Bullies: Read an extract from Natural Born Loser by Oliver Phommavanh

Kids & Ya

30 July 2018

Standing Up To Bullies: Read an extract from Natural Born Loser by Oliver Phommavanh