Others Were Emeralds

Set against the backdrop of late 90s Australia and exploring themes of trauma and identity, this coming-of-age story follows Ai, the daughter of Cambodian refugees, as she navigates the complexities of friendship and the lasting impact of a pivotal, traumatic incident during her school years. As Ai revisits her past, the novel delves into how she and her community confront lingering unresolved issues, all woven with poetical lyricism by acclaimed poet Lang Leav.