Ida Bagus Arya Lawa Manuaba

Ida Bagus Arya Lawa Manuaba loves writing stories and novels. After studying English education for his bachelor’s and master’s degrees, he found himself immersed more in literature and writing. Therefore, he continues his doctorate degree in studies of culture and literature. He is a translator for children’s literature at Badan Bahasa Kemendikbudristek Pusat (now Kemendikdasmen), Jakarta. Also, he works as an author of children story books for Balai Bahasa Provinsi Bali.In the world of literature, language, and culture, he has published novels, edited many literature books, and given lectures and workshops on creative writing. Besides teaching as a lecturer on folklore and ethnopedagogy, he is a part of BASAbali Wiki as well, a non-government organization focussing on encouraging young people to speak about public issues in Bali.