Chheangly Yeng is the co-founder of the Magic Library as well as Slap Paka
Khmer (Khmer Collaborative Writers). He currently lives in Phnom Penh and
often takes his Magic Library to villages in Kandal province. In Phnom Penh, he
brings young writers and students to workshops as well as networking events
with authors. Mr. Yeng implements a variety of events for writers including
literature, poetry, and short fiction readings. Mr. Yeng is currently working
on publishing a bilingual collection of Cambodian modern poetry called "In
the Shadow" which will include the works of five poets. Mr. Yeng works on
such projects as he believes the sum is greater than its parts. He is particularly
passionate about the Magic Library where he hopes to motivate kids in rural
areas in order to rebuild a vibrant reading and writing culture.