Ashurbanipal Library - Assyrian Australian Association

Directions Website Contact the organization

Ashurbanipal Library - Assyrian Australian Association The Ashurbanipal Library of the Assyrian Australian Association is a cultural heritage collection of Modern Assyrian history from the 16th century CE onwards.

📚 Treasure from our shelves 📚The Wheelchair Athlete by George Benjamin Review by Khanna (Edwina) BaruthaThe Wheelchair A...
20/10/2026

📚 Treasure from our shelves 📚

The Wheelchair Athlete by George Benjamin Review by Khanna (Edwina) Barutha

The Wheelchair Athlete, written by 12-year-old Assyrian author George Benjamin, is a touching and inspiring story about courage, resilience, determination and never giving up on your dreams.

The story follows Noah, a young boy whose greatest dream is to become an international basketball player. His life changes forever when, on the way to basketball practice, his mother is involved in a car accident, leaving Noah unable to walk.

Returning to school becomes difficult for Noah. He withdraws from his classmates and struggles particularly during PDHPE. He feels that his dreams have been taken away from him and becomes frustrated when people show him sympathy. Noah does not want pity; he wants to be recognised for who he is and for what he can still achieve. One of the most powerful moments in the story comes when Noah's coach reminds him that he is at the heart of the basketball team. Rather than allowing Noah to give up, his coach challenges him to show the world how he can “put ability into disability.”

This powerful message captures the heart of the book. Noah's journey demonstrates that a disability does not define a person's potential. With determination, encouragement and belief, obstacles can become opportunities to discover strengths we may never have known we possessed.

What makes this book particularly special is that George wrote it at just 12 years of age. His imagination, maturity and understanding of resilience shine throughout the story. It is a wonderful achievement for such a young Assyrian author.

The story has also taken on a new life beyond the pages of the book, with George's school adapting The Wheelchair Athlete into a short play. It is wonderful to see his story being shared with an audience in a new and creative way.

The Wheelchair Athlete reminds young readers and adults alike that our dreams may sometimes change, but that does not mean we have to stop dreaming.

A truly inspiring story about courage, resilience and turning “disability” into “ability.”

George, I loved your book and I can't wait to read the next one! Well done, aziza!

— Khanna (Edwina) Barutha

A successful day celebrating Assyrian literature, culture and the talented authors within our community! 📚The Assyrian A...
19/10/2026

A successful day celebrating Assyrian literature, culture and the talented authors within our community! 📚

The Assyrian Australian Association and Ashurbanipal Library would like to sincerely thank everyone who contributed to the success of the Assyrian Book Fair 2026.

A special thank you to our dedicated volunteers, the Ashurbanipal Library Subcommittee, and everyone who attended and supported the event.

Most importantly, we thank all the authors who participated, whether in person or through their representatives, for sharing their books, knowledge and contributions to Assyrian literature.

We proudly acknowledge:

Givergiss Agassi
Nazar Alderany
Anwar Atto
The Late Eshoo Zaia Barutha
Yousip Kanon
Lawrence Nader
Francis Khosho
Benyamin Benyamin
Romina Betvardeh
Youhanna Bidaweed
Adel Danno
Helen Denkha
The Late Benjamin Gundelove
Andros Hermez
Adam Homa
Sami Hormis
Hirmis Joudo
Nineb Lamassu
Christopher Lazar
Ashared Marqus
Hurmiz Matti
Jacob Miraziz
Agnes Nissan
Yousipos Sarkes
Tony Shalalo

We also thank Athree Assyrian Centre, Diglat Assyrian School and Ashurbanipal Library Sydney for their participation.

This certainly won’t be our last book fair! We hope to organise more events like this regularly, creating opportunities to recognise, encourage and support our Assyrian authors and emerging talents.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this event possible. We look forward to continuing our efforts to preserve and promote Assyrian literature, language and culture for generations to come. ❤️

16/10/2026

Only 2 days to go until the Assyrian Book Fair! 📚

Join us this Sunday for an afternoon celebrating Assyrian literature, with author presentations, poetry readings and the opportunity to meet local writers and purchase their books.

📅 Sunday, 18 October 2026
🕑 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
📍 Nineveh Ballroom, Eden Venues

We look forward to seeing you there!

16/10/2026

📚 This Sunday, 18 October!

Join us for the Assyrian Book Fair, bringing together Assyrian authors, readers and our community for an afternoon celebrating literature, language and culture.

Browse a variety of books and publications, meet the authors behind them, purchase books directly from their stalls and discover the stories they have to share.

📅 Sunday, 18 October
🕑 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
📍 Eden Venues, 673 Smithfield Road, Edensor Park

Come along, bring your family and friends, and support our Assyrian authors and literature! 💙📖

16/10/2026

📚 Only 8 days to go until the Assyrian Book Fair!

Join the Ashurbanipal Library and Assyrian Australian Association for a special afternoon celebrating Assyrian authors, literature, language and culture.

Meet our talented authors, explore books and publications in Assyrian/Syriac, English, Arabic and other languages, enjoy book signings and hear the stories behind their writing.

📅 Sunday, 18 October 2026
🕑 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
📍 Eden Venues, 673 Smithfield Road, Edensor Park

Every book purchased is an opportunity to support our authors, celebrate our heritage and help preserve our language for future generations.

We look forward to seeing you there! 📖💙

16/10/2026

Come along and meet our Assyrian authors, browse their books and publications, and buy directly from the people who wrote them.

📖 Books in Assyrian/Syriac, English, Arabic and other languages
✍️ Book signings
🎤 Authors speaking about their books and their writing
🛍️ Books and publications available to purchase
🤝 A wonderful opportunity to meet authors, readers and fellow community members
☕ And, of course, a lovely afternoon together!

❤️ Support Our Authors. Support Our Literature.

Every book written and published by an Assyrian author helps keep our literature, stories, history, language and culture alive for future generations.

Our authors dedicate their time, knowledge and passion to writing and preserving our heritage. Let’s encourage them to continue writing by supporting their work and buying their books.

Bring your family and friends, discover something new, meet the authors, have a book signed, and enjoy a great afternoon celebrating the richness and diversity of Assyrian literature.

📚 Come and buy an Assyrian book — and help keep our literature and language alive!

We look forward to seeing you there! ❤️

Ashurbanipal Library (ABL) & Assyrian Australian Association (AAA)

AshurbanipalLibrary AAA SupportOurAuthors KeepOurLanguageAlive AssyrianCulture

📚 Treasures from Our Shelves 📚The Church of the East: Between Ecclesiastical Identity and National IdentityDr Esho Sanha...
13/10/2026

📚 Treasures from Our Shelves 📚

The Church of the East: Between Ecclesiastical Identity and National Identity

Dr Esho Sanharib Marcus

This week, we feature a thought-provoking work exploring the complex relationship between religious identity, national identity and the history of the Church of the East.

Written in Arabic and English, the book examines historical terminology and the development of Assyrian identity, including the use of terms such as Assyrian and Chaldean. Drawing on historical and ecclesiastical sources, Dr Marcus encourages readers to explore how identity and terminology have evolved over time.

For the Assyrian community, the Church of the East is deeply connected to our language, history, culture and heritage. Books such as this provide an opportunity to learn, reflect and engage with the historical sources that have shaped our understanding of who we are.

The Church of the East: Between Ecclesiastical Identity and National Identity is a valuable addition to the collection of the Ashurbanipal Library, Sydney, helping preserve works that document the rich intellectual, cultural, historical and religious heritage of the Assyrian people.

Have you read this book or explored the history of the Church of the East? Share your thoughts with us!

Donated to the Ashurbanipal Library by Dr Daniel Sada.

Visit the Ashurbanipal Library, Sydney

Come in, explore our collection and discover more treasures from our shelves!

673 Smithfield Road, Edensor Park NSW 2175 Open every Tuesday & Thursday, 10:00am–7:00pm

We look forward to welcoming you!

📚 Treasures from Our ShelvesThe Assyrians from Nineveh to SödertäljeSvante LundgrenTranslated by Lennart SimonssonNinveh...
06/10/2026

📚 Treasures from Our Shelves
The Assyrians from Nineveh to Södertälje
Svante Lundgren
Translated by Lennart Simonsson
Ninveh Press, 2016
ISBN: 9789198344127
From Nineveh to Södertälje, this book tells the long and dramatic story of the Assyrian people and their journey through history.
It explores the ancient Assyrian Empire, the adoption of Christianity, centuries of persecution, the Assyrian diaspora and the establishment of Assyrian communities around the world, including Sweden, the United States, Australia and other countries.
The book also looks at the Assyrian language, self-designation, churches, secular organisations, identity and the different perspectives surrounding Assyrian history and continuity.
Based on modern research, The Assyrians from Nineveh to Södertälje provides an accessible introduction to the history, identity and experiences of the Assyrian people—from their ancient homeland to the communities they have established across the world.
📖 A valuable addition to our collection for anyone interested in Assyrian history, heritage, identity and diaspora.
🙏 Donated to the Ashurbanipal Library by Dr Daniel Sada.
📚 Visit the Ashurbanipal Library, Sydney
Come in, explore our collection and discover more treasures from our shelves!
📍 673 Smithfield Road, Edensor Park NSW 2175
🕙 Open every Tuesday & Thursday, 10:00am–7:00pm
We look forward to welcoming you! 💙📚

📚 Treasures from Our ShelvesStill Here: Echoes of Assyrian SurvivalFrederick A. AprimLulu Press, 2026ISBN: 9781105437809...
29/09/2026

📚 Treasures from Our Shelves
Still Here: Echoes of Assyrian Survival
Frederick A. Aprim
Lulu Press, 2026
ISBN: 9781105437809
This week, we feature a significant new work from the Ashurbanipal Library collection: Still Here: Echoes of Assyrian Survival by Frederick A. Aprim.
For generations, the claim that the Assyrians disappeared following the fall of the Assyrian Empire has been repeated in popular and, at times, scholarly discussions. This book takes a closer look at that claim and examines the historical evidence for Assyrian continuity across the centuries.
Drawing on historical records and documentary evidence, Aprim explores references to the Assyrians, their communities and their cities throughout history, challenging assumptions about their disappearance and inviting readers to consider the evidence of a people who have continued to survive and preserve their identity.
💙 Why this book matters
Still Here contributes to an important conversation about Assyrian history, identity and continuity. It encourages readers to look beyond commonly repeated narratives and engage with the historical record documenting the survival of the Assyrian people in the Middle East.
For the Ashurbanipal Library, works like this are particularly valuable. Preserving and making accessible research on Assyrian history helps future generations understand our past, explore our heritage and continue the important work of documenting our story.
📖 A valuable addition to our collection for anyone interested in Assyrian history, heritage, identity and continuity.
🙏 Donated to the Ashurbanipal Library by Dr Daniel Sada.
📚 Visit the Ashurbanipal Library, Sydney
Come in, explore our collection and discover more treasures from our shelves!
📍 673 Smithfield Road, Edensor Park NSW 2175
🕙 Open every Tuesday & Thursday, 10:00am–7:00pm
We look forward to welcoming you! 💙📚

Address

673-683 Smithfield Road
Edensor Park, NSW
2176

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Ashurbanipal Library - Assyrian Australian Association posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Ashurbanipal Library - Assyrian Australian Association:

Shortcuts

Share

Category