Kon Karapanagiotidis’ book ‘A Seat at My Table: Philoxenia’ has continued to see success since its release in October.
Mr Karapanagiotidis is a dedicated Maribyrnong community leader and chief executive of the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) whose work in the community recently landed him the title of Melburnian of the year.
In the midst of his success, Mr Karapanagiotidis created a vegan and vegetarian cook book with his mum Sia, and now it in the running to win Booktopia’s Favourite Australian Book Award 2023 Opening Round.
Before its release the book had already made $211,000 which all went directly back to the ASRC.
Now Kon is excited about this next opportunity and what it can mean for raising more money for the ASRC.
“We are feeling really good about it, we are grateful that the book is resonating with the public,” he said.
After much positive feedback from the community, Kon feels positive that the public has the chance to vote on the award.
“Voting for this cookbook means you are helping providers set the table for refugees by raising vital funds for our food bank.
“If you are going to vote, vote for something that is more than just a book.
“…Vote for something that is making a difference in the lives of refugees, but most importantly, encouraging optimism, hope and compassion at a time where it is sorely needed.”
Opening round voting closes on Sunday, February 11, final Top 10 round voting closes on Thursday, Feb 15.
Details: www.booktopia.com.au/fab-award?fbclid=IwAR2VR4-xqFNOtWeSvjEht1LgHkQgR0BNY0lnj47RWOsGNTGYt18If84CQLM
