Oliver Phommavanh
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Oliver Phommavanh | |
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| Born | 18 April 1983 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Occupation | Author |
| Education | University of Sydney Western Sydney University |
| Period | 2010–2024 |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Notable works | Thai-riffic! |
Oliver Phommavanh (born 18 April 1983) is an Australian children's book author and former primary school teacher. Phommavanh was charged for the online grooming of a 13-year-old girl on 18 May 2024[1] and on 13 February 2026 was sentenced to six-and-a-half years at Parramatta District Court.[2]
Phommavanh was born to a Thai mother and a Laotian father who migrated to Australia in 1977.[3] Phommavanh grew up in Western Sydney and attended Western Sydney University, where he earned his writing degree as well as the University of Sydney where he earned his teaching degree. In 2007, he stopped teaching in order to pursue his writing and stand-up comedy careers.[4]
