Before there was you lang leav books
Before There Was You When I use to look above all I saw was sky; and every song that I would sing I sung not knowing why.
A poem written on a piece of paper that says, before there was you when i use to look above all i saw..
Lang Leav
Poet and writer
Lang Leav | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1980-09-08) 8 September 1980 (age 44) |
| Occupation(s) | Poet, novelist, author |
| Notable work | Lullabies |
| Spouse | Michael Faudet |
Lang Leav (born September 8, 1980) is an Australian novelist and poet.[1][2][3]
Early life
Leav was born at a refugee camp in Thailand where her parents were seeking refuge from the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia.[4]
She is the youngest of three siblings.
In 1981, her family migrated to Australia.[1] Leav was raised in the suburb of Cabramatta, Sydney.[5][6][7]
Leav's interest in literature started at a young age.
She would transcribe her poetry into books she made by hand, which she then passed around to her peers at school.[8]
Education
Leav attended the College of Fine Arts in Sydney. The refugee community she belonged to was critical of her decision as the field was perceived as
