Kunsang Dolma’s latest book, “Exile Women and Literature,” offers a crucial look at the overlooked literary voices of Tibetan women in exile. Introduced at the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives (LTWA) in Dharamshala, this publication is supported by the Washington-based advocacy organization International Campaign for Tibet (ICT). Dolma’s objective is to gather and assess the literary contributions of Tibetan women in exile by conducting data collection and comparative analysis.

This book stems from Dolma’s thorough research that commenced in 2022. She initiated this project to document the literary contributions of Tibetan women in exile and to highlight their circumstances. Dolma’s work chronicles nearly thirty Tibetan women who escaped Tibet and have written in both English and Tibetan during their time in exile. Furthermore, she discovered approximately twenty Tibetan women who produced literary works that remain unpublished. Her collection also features around twenty journals, newspapers, periodicals, and articles authored by Tibetan women, showcasing a vibrant literary tradition in exile.