About the author

Davina Sambath explores her complex identity as a British Cambodian, weaving her personal story into her literary work that navigates themes of diaspora, belonging, and cultural remembrance.

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About Davina Sambath

Davina Sambath is a writer whose work delves into themes of diaspora, belonging, and her relationship with Cambodia. Growing up as part of one of fewer than a thousand British Cambodians, her personal journey informs her compelling essays, which have been recognized by the Kenyon Review and Roxane Gay for their boldness and insight.

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