Writers & Illustrators
The Writers & Illustrators Track gathers writers and illustrators together with publishing industry professionals to share, network and celebrate literature for both children and young adults from Asia and around the world.
Attend exciting sessions that discuss the development and creation of quality literary content for children and youths and connect with local and international literary professionals!
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5 Sep 2019 (Thu)
L16, The Pod Keynote
AFCC Launch & Keynote Address
Championing Diversity In A Volatile World
Featuring: Helen Wang, Sara Sargent, Mary George
Moderator: Geraldine Teo-Zuzarte
Why is it important for children to see themselves represented in the books and media they consume? What does it really mean to "Champion Diversity in a Volatile World"?
To officially launch the Asian Festival of Children’s Content 2019, join us for the opening keynote as our distinguished speakers will offer their views on this year's festival theme of Diversity in a series of keynote addresses, followed by a panel discussion.
Why is it important for children to see themselves represented in the books and media they consume? What does it really mean to "Champion Diversity in a Volatile World"?
To officially launch the Asian Festival of Children’s Content 2019, join us for the opening keynote as our distinguished speakers will offer their views on this year's festival theme of Diversity in a series of keynote addresses, followed by a panel discussion.
L16, The PodB1, Programme Zone Panel
Current Trends in the Children’s Book Market
Featuring: Bijal Vachharajani, Aparna Kapur, Tina Narang, Sara Sargent
Moderator: Priti Sharma
What are the current trends in the children’s book market? How do these trends affect publishers and editors in deciding which books to publish? This panel will examine current publishing trends in the children’s international book scene and the role of editors in shaping the narrative of the books.
What are the current trends in the children’s book market? How do these trends affect publishers and editors in deciding which books to publish? This panel will examine current publishing trends in the children’s international book scene and the role of editors in shaping the narrative of the books.
B1, Programme ZoneB1, Multi-Purpose Room Panel
Dealing With Difficult Topics in Children’s Literature
Featuring: Goh Eck Kheng, Lin Xiaoling, Joanne Poon, Sabrinah Morad
Moderator: Melanie Lee
In this panel, participants will gain insight into the process of developing children’s literature on difficult topics such as sexual abuse, depression and terminal illness. The speakers will share about the preparatory work that authors and illustrators undertake to familiarise themselves with the context at hand, as well as the possible social or cultural biases to avoid when presenting such topics to children.
In this panel, participants will gain insight into the process of developing children’s literature on difficult topics such as sexual abuse, depression and terminal illness. The speakers will share about the preparatory work that authors and illustrators undertake to familiarise themselves with the context at hand, as well as the possible social or cultural biases to avoid when presenting such topics to children.
B1, Multi-Purpose RoomL5, Imagination Room Talk
Pinned! The 3 ‘P’s of Creative Writing
Featuring: Pauline Loh
Moderator: Jane Hayes
Learn to write creatively using the 3 ‘P’s! In this session, Pauline will share on how everybody can be a voice for the voiceless and capture precious memories. Participants will get the chance to exercise their creative skills to create an original out-of-the-box story!
Learn to write creatively using the 3 ‘P’s! In this session, Pauline will share on how everybody can be a voice for the voiceless and capture precious memories. Participants will get the chance to exercise their creative skills to create an original out-of-the-box story!
L5, Imagination RoomL5, Possibility Room Panel
Advocating For Diverse Books
Featuring: Emily X.R. Pan, Philip Nel, Lisa Charleyboy
Moderator: Avery Fischer Udagawa
The argument for diversity and fair representation has never been more urgent than it is today. However, in this minefield of diversity, how do writers and publishers push for greater inclusion? What are the challenges that they face? This panel will share their views.
The argument for diversity and fair representation has never been more urgent than it is today. However, in this minefield of diversity, how do writers and publishers push for greater inclusion? What are the challenges that they face? This panel will share their views.
L5, Possibility RoomL5, Imagination Room Talk
Personal Journeys, Stranger Worlds, New Perspectives: Illustrating Children’s Non-fiction in India
Featuring: Tanaya Vyas
Moderator: Sadaf Siddique
This talk highlights new forms of narratives in non-fiction picture books across India and other regions of Asia through specific case studies. Gain insight into the marriage between traditional and contemporary perspectives from the lens of the personal as well as documented stories.
This talk highlights new forms of narratives in non-fiction picture books across India and other regions of Asia through specific case studies. Gain insight into the marriage between traditional and contemporary perspectives from the lens of the personal as well as documented stories.
L5, Imagination RoomB1, Multi-Purpose Room Panel
Southeast Asian YA Science Fiction and Fantasy: We Do Exist!
Featuring: Joyce Chng, Gabriela Lee, Koen Setyawan
Moderator: Don Bosco
What is Southeast Asian YA science fiction and fantasy? Who writes them? This panel of writers will share their experience and journey in writing science fantasy fiction for young adults inspired by the Southeast Asia region.
What is Southeast Asian YA science fiction and fantasy? Who writes them? This panel of writers will share their experience and journey in writing science fantasy fiction for young adults inspired by the Southeast Asia region.
B1, Multi-Purpose RoomB1, Programme Zone Talk
Visualising Emotions: Learning Grief and Loss in Contemporary Picture Books
Featuring: Ping-Shi Kao
Moderator: Leila Boukarim
Illustrations bring variety to the expression of emotions. This presentation explores the visual construction of grief and loss in contemporary picture books and the effect of visual literacy on the acquisition of emotion, to promote awareness of life education in Asia.
Illustrations bring variety to the expression of emotions. This presentation explores the visual construction of grief and loss in contemporary picture books and the effect of visual literacy on the acquisition of emotion, to promote awareness of life education in Asia.
B1, Programme ZoneL16, The Pod Panel
What’s The Point Of Book Reviews?
Featuring: Charlene Lai, Olivia Ho
Moderator: Hwee Goh
In the age of Goodreads and Bookstagram feeds, are traditional book reviews still relevant? This panel brings together book reviewers across different mediums to discuss how micro-blogging is slowly influencing the way we read.
In the age of Goodreads and Bookstagram feeds, are traditional book reviews still relevant? This panel brings together book reviewers across different mediums to discuss how micro-blogging is slowly influencing the way we read.
L16, The PodB1, Multi-Purpose Room
First Look: Illustration Critique
Featuring: Antonio Reinhard Wisesa, Barbara Moxham, David Liew, Debasmita Dasgupta
Moderator: Pippa Chorley
First Look is an opportunity for illustrators who are considering publishing a picture book to show their work anonymously to a panel of professionals and have their submitted illustrations reviewed.
First Look is an opportunity for illustrators who are considering publishing a picture book to show their work anonymously to a panel of professionals and have their submitted illustrations reviewed.
B1, Multi-Purpose RoomL5, Imagination Room
First Pages: Writing Critique
Featuring: Tina Narang, Avery Fischer Udagawa, Priti Sharma
Moderator: Melanie Lee
First Pages is for new or seasoned writers who would like to share the first page of their unpublished manuscript anonymously with a panel of publishing experts and authors who will provide feedback on the work during the session.
First Pages is for new or seasoned writers who would like to share the first page of their unpublished manuscript anonymously with a panel of publishing experts and authors who will provide feedback on the work during the session.
L5, Imagination RoomL5, Possibility Room Panel
The Making of Si Kian: Children’s Literature, Journalism and Storytelling under the War on Drugs
Featuring: Weng Cahiles, Aldy Aguirre
Moderator: Lin Xueling
Learn more about Si Kian, a gripping children’s picture book that bravely discusses the dark topic of minors being killed in the war of drugs in the Philippines. Join the Si Kian team as they share their creative process in combining journalism and literature in the craft of picture book storytelling.
Learn more about Si Kian, a gripping children’s picture book that bravely discusses the dark topic of minors being killed in the war of drugs in the Philippines. Join the Si Kian team as they share their creative process in combining journalism and literature in the craft of picture book storytelling.
L5, Possibility RoomL16, The Pod Panel
How the Perception of Identity Affects Readers and Writers
Featuring: Maya Thiagarajan, Friska Titi Nova
Moderator: Kim Beeman
Writing for a young audience can be tricky, especially since they are a diverse group with varied tastes and interests, and come from different backgrounds. The speakers will share their insights on working with children and understanding their reading preferences. They will offer tips on how authors can understand their readers better.
Writing for a young audience can be tricky, especially since they are a diverse group with varied tastes and interests, and come from different backgrounds. The speakers will share their insights on working with children and understanding their reading preferences. They will offer tips on how authors can understand their readers better.
L16, The PodL3, Drama Centre Foyer
It’s A Match! (Writers and Producers)
Featuring: Lynne Loi, Luanne Poh, Rachel Lim, Jean Yeo, Rehina Pereira, Adeline Foo
Are you a published author exploring to have your work adapted for the screen or to stage? Then join us at It’s A Match!, our speed-dating session where you meet media and theatre producers to talk about developing your books into a treatment for new platforms.
This event is open to all AFCC ticket holders. Limited slots available.
Are you a published author exploring to have your work adapted for the screen or to stage? Then join us at It’s A Match!, our speed-dating session where you meet media and theatre producers to talk about developing your books into a treatment for new platforms.
This event is open to all AFCC ticket holders. Limited slots available.
L3, Drama Centre FoyerB1, Programme Zone Panel
Fantasy and Folklore in Philippines’ Children Literature
Featuring: Gabriela Lee, Evelyn F. Cabanban
Moderator: Andrea Pasion-Flores
In this session, speakers will examine the connection and relationship between folklore and fantasy. Join us to learn more about the roots of fantasy and how traditional Philippine folklore has been re-appropriated and assimilated into contemporary fantasy fiction.
In this session, speakers will examine the connection and relationship between folklore and fantasy. Join us to learn more about the roots of fantasy and how traditional Philippine folklore has been re-appropriated and assimilated into contemporary fantasy fiction.
B1, Programme ZoneL5, Possibility Room Panel
Portrayal of Special Needs in YA and Children’s Books
Featuring: Suzanne Kamata, Sarinajit Kaur, Hanna Alkaf
Moderator: Donna Lim
Join us for a panel discussion on choosing books with positive depictions of disability and how to write sensitively about children or youths with disabilities. Learn more about the book titles recommended by the panel.
Join us for a panel discussion on choosing books with positive depictions of disability and how to write sensitively about children or youths with disabilities. Learn more about the book titles recommended by the panel.
L5, Possibility RoomB1, Multi-Purpose Room Panel
Insider Insight: Is Your Illustration Helping or Hurting the Story?
Featuring: Charlene Lai, Patrick Yee, Naomi Kojima
Moderator: Daphne Lee
When done right, illustrations help enrich a story - building a whole new world into existence. But in the feverish chase towards ‘aesthetics’, stories can also get trapped in pretty pictures; its true greatness silenced in a visual maze. So how does one ensure a seamless visual narrative that moves the story along in a stimulating, yet concise illustration? How does one balance creative flair and to-the-point storytelling? Featuring a panel discussion by judges of the Scholastic Picture Book Award 2019, this session helps aspiring authors and illustrators ‘paint a better picture’, with practical tips from seasoned insiders of the industry.
When done right, illustrations help enrich a story - building a whole new world into existence. But in the feverish chase towards ‘aesthetics’, stories can also get trapped in pretty pictures; its true greatness silenced in a visual maze. So how does one ensure a seamless visual narrative that moves the story along in a stimulating, yet concise illustration? How does one balance creative flair and to-the-point storytelling? Featuring a panel discussion by judges of the Scholastic Picture Book Award 2019, this session helps aspiring authors and illustrators ‘paint a better picture’, with practical tips from seasoned insiders of the industry.
B1, Multi-Purpose RoomB1, Programme Zone Panel
Between the Lines: The Art and Business of Translating Children’s Books
Featuring: Helen Wang, Nur-El Hudaa Jaffar, Avery Fischer Udagawa
Moderator: Su Zhangkai
It may seem simple, but there's far more beneath the surface when it comes to the translation of children's books. On one hand, the translation of texts from one language to another entails unique challenges, such as understanding cultural and linguistic nuances. On the other hand, there are concerns of how well published translations of children’s books are faring in the global market. Join this panel of experienced translators as they discuss the art and business of translating books for children.
It may seem simple, but there's far more beneath the surface when it comes to the translation of children's books. On one hand, the translation of texts from one language to another entails unique challenges, such as understanding cultural and linguistic nuances. On the other hand, there are concerns of how well published translations of children’s books are faring in the global market. Join this panel of experienced translators as they discuss the art and business of translating books for children.
B1, Programme ZoneL5, Possibility Room Talk
The Depths of Fantasy
Featuring: Aditi Krishnakumar, Xie Shi Min
Moderator: Daphne Lee
Fantasy is often the first introduction children have to difficult decisions and philosophical conundrums. Ponder some of the harder questions and talk about early childhood stories and why they matter.
Fantasy is often the first introduction children have to difficult decisions and philosophical conundrums. Ponder some of the harder questions and talk about early childhood stories and why they matter.
L5, Possibility RoomB1, Multi-Purpose Room Panel
Matchmade: How Author and Illustrator Partner in Creating Children’s Picture Books
Featuring: Eva Wong Nava, Debasmita Dasgupta, Leila Boukarim, Barbara Moxham
Moderator: Sarah Mounsey
A picture speaks a thousand words, and this rings even more true in children’s picture books. Hear these author-illustrator pairings as they detail their experience of collaborating on children’s books, and appreciate how these close partnerships can yield unexpected gems.
A picture speaks a thousand words, and this rings even more true in children’s picture books. Hear these author-illustrator pairings as they detail their experience of collaborating on children’s books, and appreciate how these close partnerships can yield unexpected gems.
B1, Multi-Purpose RoomL5, Imagination Room Workshop
Propelling Your Story through Multiple POVs
Featuring: Joyce Chua
Moderator: Jane Hayes
Tackling multiple points of view in a story is said to be best left to the pros. But with practice, writers can master the techniques of using alternating POVs to speed up or slow down a story, to advance plot, increase tension, and reveal characters. When done right, it can help create a richer, more captivating story.
Tackling multiple points of view in a story is said to be best left to the pros. But with practice, writers can master the techniques of using alternating POVs to speed up or slow down a story, to advance plot, increase tension, and reveal characters. When done right, it can help create a richer, more captivating story.
L5, Imagination Room6 Sep 2019 (Fri)
L5, Imagination Room Talk
Children’s Tamil Stories in Singapore
Featuring: Malarvele Ilangovan, Vijayanand Thamotharan, Seetha Lakshmi
Moderator: Vanithamani Saravanan
It’s one of the four official languages in Singapore, but how much do we know about the stories that are written in Tamil? Learn about the publishing output and trends for children stories in Tamil in Singapore, and the journey of writing and producing children’s stories in Tamil.
It’s one of the four official languages in Singapore, but how much do we know about the stories that are written in Tamil? Learn about the publishing output and trends for children stories in Tamil in Singapore, and the journey of writing and producing children’s stories in Tamil.
L5, Imagination RoomL3, Drama Centre Foyer Panel
Is There a Southeast Asian Illustration Style?
Featuring: Antonio Reinhard Wisesa, Aldy Aguirre, Ann Gee Neo
Moderator: Darel Seow
Can there really be a definable Southeast Asian (SEA) style of illustration and what characterizes it exactly? Delve into the elements, themes, and tropes that recur in SEA illustration with a panel of experienced illustrators as they discuss their experiences as SEA artists in a global industry.
Can there really be a definable Southeast Asian (SEA) style of illustration and what characterizes it exactly? Delve into the elements, themes, and tropes that recur in SEA illustration with a panel of experienced illustrators as they discuss their experiences as SEA artists in a global industry.
L3, Drama Centre FoyerL16, The Pod
Writer’s Pitch
Featuring: Sara Sargent, Nora Nazerene Abu Bakar, Tina Narang, Lydia Leong, Lynette Teo
Thinking of pitching your children’s and YA books and manuscripts to publishing representatives?
Here’s your chance!
Make a date with publishing representatives from HarperCollins (India), Marshall Cavendish International (Asia), Penguin Random House (S.E.A and USA) and more at AFCC 2019!
Thinking of pitching your children’s and YA books and manuscripts to publishing representatives?
Here’s your chance!
Make a date with publishing representatives from HarperCollins (India), Marshall Cavendish International (Asia), Penguin Random House (S.E.A and USA) and more at AFCC 2019!
L16, The PodL5, Imagination Room Panel
Debut YA Authors
Featuring: Hanna Alkaf, Emily X.R. Pan, Lu Huiyi
Moderator: Pauline Loh
Featuring new voices in the scene, hear from this panel of first-time YA authors as they share on their experiences of publishing their first YA book and how they got started on their journey as a writer.
Featuring new voices in the scene, hear from this panel of first-time YA authors as they share on their experiences of publishing their first YA book and how they got started on their journey as a writer.
L5, Imagination RoomB1, Programme Zone Panel
New Avenues for Children’s Books: Collaborating in a Global Economy
Featuring: Mark C. Evans, David Liew, Charles Santoso, Bonni Rambatan
From submitting manuscripts to collaborating with other writers, illustrators and editors, the new digital economy has removed borders and created opportunities to collaborate and create innovative children’s books across oceans as well as the opportunity to explore new markets.
From submitting manuscripts to collaborating with other writers, illustrators and editors, the new digital economy has removed borders and created opportunities to collaborate and create innovative children’s books across oceans as well as the opportunity to explore new markets.
B1, Programme ZoneL5, Possibility Room Panel
Minority Representation in Children’s Literature
Featuring: Yovita Siswati, Agnes Bemoe, Cheeno Marlo Sayuno, Sadaf Siddique
Moderator: Srividhya Venkat
How do writers and publishers ensure that they are representing minority cultures appropriately? Join the four panelists as they share their reflections and challenges working in the field, from their efforts to increasing diversity, to writing as an outsider, and how this helps preserve a nation’s heritage and culture.
How do writers and publishers ensure that they are representing minority cultures appropriately? Join the four panelists as they share their reflections and challenges working in the field, from their efforts to increasing diversity, to writing as an outsider, and how this helps preserve a nation’s heritage and culture.
L5, Possibility RoomL3, Drama Centre Foyer Panel
培育新一代青年作家
Nurturing A New Generation of Writers
Featuring: Ai Yu 艾禺, Francis Wong Hooe Wai 虎威, An Shiyi 安诗一, Lin Yao 林瑶, Lin Yi-jun 林艺君, Chow Teck Seng 周德成
Moderator: Chua Chee Lay 蔡志礼
新加坡的华文文学团体一直在努力地推广写作,历年来他们举办的活动,如驻校作家计划和新华文学诗歌奖,都培育了新一代的作家。新晋作家如何从这些活动中获益,而写作比赛及培训计划又对新华文学起了什么样的作用?此次讨论会邀请本地几位青年及知名作家畅谈他们的经验。
Over the years, Chinese literary art organisations here have rolled out many initiatives to promote writing and nurture a new generation of young writers. Some of the initiatives include the Author-in-Residence programme in schools and Singapore Chinese Youth Poetry Awards. How have the young writers benefited from them and what is their impact on the literary arts scene? Let established and emerging writers share their experiences in this panel.
新加坡的华文文学团体一直在努力地推广写作,历年来他们举办的活动,如驻校作家计划和新华文学诗歌奖,都培育了新一代的作家。新晋作家如何从这些活动中获益,而写作比赛及培训计划又对新华文学起了什么样的作用?此次讨论会邀请本地几位青年及知名作家畅谈他们的经验。
Over the years, Chinese literary art organisations here have rolled out many initiatives to promote writing and nurture a new generation of young writers. Some of the initiatives include the Author-in-Residence programme in schools and Singapore Chinese Youth Poetry Awards. How have the young writers benefited from them and what is their impact on the literary arts scene? Let established and emerging writers share their experiences in this panel.
L5, Possibility Room
Illustration Portfolio Review
Featuring: Josef Lee, Debasmita Dasgupta, Barbara Moxham, Ann Gee Neo, Charles Santoso
Don’t miss this chance to get valuable feedback from professionals on your portfolio that would help to upgrade your skills and expertise!
The Illustration Portfolio Review provides an opportunity for conference delegates with an available body of work to book a one-on-one consultation session with renowned illustrators and artists.
As there are limited slots, the consultation slots will be given on a first-come, first-served basis. Each consultation session is for 30 minutes.
Don’t miss this chance to get valuable feedback from professionals on your portfolio that would help to upgrade your skills and expertise!
The Illustration Portfolio Review provides an opportunity for conference delegates with an available body of work to book a one-on-one consultation session with renowned illustrators and artists.
As there are limited slots, the consultation slots will be given on a first-come, first-served basis. Each consultation session is for 30 minutes.
L5, Possibility RoomL3, Drama Centre Foyer Panel
The Next Wave in Children’s and YA Books: What Asian Publishers Are Looking For
Featuring: Tina Narang, Felicia Low-Jimenez, Tan Ooi Boon
Moderator: Kenny Leck
What is the next big thing in Asian children and YA literature? What are publishers (and readers) looking out for? This panel will share on current and upcoming developments in the industry.
What is the next big thing in Asian children and YA literature? What are publishers (and readers) looking out for? This panel will share on current and upcoming developments in the industry.
L3, Drama Centre Foyer7 Sep 2019 (Sat)
L3, Drama Centre Foyer Talk
Buying and Selling Rights
Featuring: Chua Hong Koon
Moderator: Harprit Singh Sidhu
The session explores the requisites, nuances and intricacies of buying and selling rights across regional and global markets, with a special focus on children’s books. The talk will also discuss the roles of rights agents, publishers, authors, illustrators and booksellers in buying and selling rights.
The session explores the requisites, nuances and intricacies of buying and selling rights across regional and global markets, with a special focus on children’s books. The talk will also discuss the roles of rights agents, publishers, authors, illustrators and booksellers in buying and selling rights.
L3, Drama Centre FoyerL5, Possibility Room Panel
Young Book Reviewers Speaks Out!
Featuring: Ava Lewis, Sienna Wheeler, Julianne Faye Ong, Pang Jing Xuan
Moderator: Kim Beeman
Hear from this panel of young book reviewers as they reveal their reading likes and dislikes and what books have made the most impression on them.
Hear from this panel of young book reviewers as they reveal their reading likes and dislikes and what books have made the most impression on them.
L5, Possibility RoomL3, Drama Centre Foyer Talk
Understanding Copyright
Featuring: Peter Schoppert
Moderator: Marcus Liu
This session will stimulate discussion on the importance and challenges of copyright in new and established markets, with a special focus on emerging Southeast Asian markets, including Myanmar.
This session will stimulate discussion on the importance and challenges of copyright in new and established markets, with a special focus on emerging Southeast Asian markets, including Myanmar.
L3, Drama Centre FoyerL5, Possibility Room Panel
A Survey of ASEAN Malay Children Literature
Featuring: Koen Setyawan, Rilla Melati
Moderator: Murti Bunanta
Find out what are the popular topics in Malay children's literature across ASEAN, and the trends and developments in Malay children's literature in the SEA region. This session will look at past and current reading trends, as well as discuss what's upcoming in the scene.
Find out what are the popular topics in Malay children's literature across ASEAN, and the trends and developments in Malay children's literature in the SEA region. This session will look at past and current reading trends, as well as discuss what's upcoming in the scene.
L5, Possibility RoomB1, Programme Zone Panel
Becoming an Illustrator
Featuring: Josef Lee, Antonio Reinhard Wisesa, Paula Pang, Bonni Rambatan
What does it mean to become an illustrator and maintain a sustainable career in the field? Join a panel of experienced illustrators in sharing their personal journeys as children’s book illustrators and gain tips on how to establish a career in illustration.
What does it mean to become an illustrator and maintain a sustainable career in the field? Join a panel of experienced illustrators in sharing their personal journeys as children’s book illustrators and gain tips on how to establish a career in illustration.
B1, Programme ZoneL5, Possibility Room Panel
如何创作富有本地色彩的故事
Creating Stories with Local Contexts
Featuring: Chen Shuai 陈帅, Cheng Wan Ni 郑婉妮, Francis Wong Hooe Wai 虎威
Moderator: Jane Wee 黄美萍
新华儿童作家是如何在自己的作品里注入本地色彩,以有趣的方式吸引年轻读者呢?且听本地作家分享他们作品背后的灵感,了解他们如何把熟悉的情景融入书境让孩子们起共鸣。
How do Singapore Chinese children’s authors infuse elements of local culture in their works to attract young readers? In this panel, they reveal what goes into crafting vivid stories that would resonate with children.
This session will be conducted in Mandarin.
新华儿童作家是如何在自己的作品里注入本地色彩,以有趣的方式吸引年轻读者呢?且听本地作家分享他们作品背后的灵感,了解他们如何把熟悉的情景融入书境让孩子们起共鸣。
How do Singapore Chinese children’s authors infuse elements of local culture in their works to attract young readers? In this panel, they reveal what goes into crafting vivid stories that would resonate with children.
This session will be conducted in Mandarin.
L5, Possibility RoomL5, Imagination Room Workshop
The Nuts and Bolts of Picture Book Crafting and Publishing
Featuring: Leila Boukarim, Barbara Moxham
Creating a publishable picture book is not as easy as it seems. Join Leila and Barbara as they take you through the process, from writing and illustrating to pitching your work.
Creating a publishable picture book is not as easy as it seems. Join Leila and Barbara as they take you through the process, from writing and illustrating to pitching your work.
L5, Imagination RoomB1, Programme Zone Panel
Dealing With Trauma in Books
Featuring: Hanna Alkaf, Emily X.R. Pan, Weng Cahiles
Moderator: Elaine Fong
How to portray sensitively trauma in books for young adults? From racial violence to murder and depression, what is the responsibility of writers in writing about these topics? This panel will share about how they navigate these issues on both a systemic and personal level.
How to portray sensitively trauma in books for young adults? From racial violence to murder and depression, what is the responsibility of writers in writing about these topics? This panel will share about how they navigate these issues on both a systemic and personal level.
B1, Programme ZoneL3, Drama Centre Foyer
Publishers Networking Session
Come and meet with publishers attending AFCC, including publishers from the Myanmar delegation. There would also be a short presentation by the China Shanghai International Children's Book Fair.
Come and meet with publishers attending AFCC, including publishers from the Myanmar delegation. There would also be a short presentation by the China Shanghai International Children's Book Fair.
L3, Drama Centre FoyerL5, Imagination Room Panel
Rebels in Children and YA Literature
Featuring: Philip Nel, Simon Chesterman, Aldy Aguirre
Moderator: Katherine Wakely-Mulroney
How is children's literature subversive, and in what ways can it be viewed as a force for positive change? This panel will look at the 'rebels' in children and YA literature and discuss the effects of their influence on generations of readers.
How is children's literature subversive, and in what ways can it be viewed as a force for positive change? This panel will look at the 'rebels' in children and YA literature and discuss the effects of their influence on generations of readers.
L5, Imagination Room