What does it feel like to grow up away from your own family? When the word "home" raises more questions than answers?

Valeria Anselm is a young author with a remarkably clear voice and a deep concern: she writes about growing up outside your own family - about life in residential groups, about the youth welfare system, about what is often overlooked. At just 18 years old, she published her first book "Das ist (nicht) mein Zuhause", which was originally intended for the other children in her residential group and has since been published by Walhalla Verlag.

In her texts, Valeria combines personal experiences with social criticism and gives a voice to those who are often not heard. She speaks openly about loneliness, about the feeling of being lost, but also about hope, friendship and the strength to assert oneself. Her words are haunting, authentic and touching - they go straight to the heart.

Valeria Anselm is not only an author, but also an ambassador for more humanity, understanding and change. Her readings are moving, her conversations inspiring - and her story a call to take a closer look.

Everyone is welcome to this reading!