Author event: Khadro Mohamed at Waitohi Library | 7 June, 11am
We are absolutely thrilled to announce our upcoming event with Khadro Mohamed at our Waitohi Library, celebrating the launch of her latest book, Before the Winter Ends.
Event details
When: Saturday 7 June, 11am
Where: Waitohi Johnsonville Library - 34 Moorefield Road, Johnsonville
Khadro Mohamed burst onto the literary scene with her exceptional collection of poetry, We’re All Made of Lightning, which quickly gained rave reviews and went on to win the Jessie Mackay Prize for the Best First Book of Poetry at the 2023 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards. Her much-anticipated first novel, Before the Winter Ends, is now here. Khadro will be in conversation with fellow author Tara Leckie to talk about the book and answer questions about its creation.
Before the Winter Ends by Khadro Mohamed
A deep and poignant work that spans Somalia, Egypt, and Aotearoa New Zealand. It explores a mother–son relationship and offers a stark portrayal of how past grief can shape a family. The book is destined to become a must-read and one of the most vital fiction releases of the year.
About the author
Khadro Mohamed is a writer and poet from Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Wellington. She holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. Her poetry collection, We’re All Made of Lightning (Tender Press), won the Jessie Mackay Prize for the Best First Book of Poetry at the 2023 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards. Before the Winter Ends is her first novel.
Can’t make it to Waitohi?
Khadro will also be taking part in one of our Wadestown Conversations events on Thursday 26 June.
This is a free event.
Please note: we expect this event to be very popular and seating will be on a first come, first served basis.