Writers and Illustrators | Asian Festival of Children’s Content (AFCC) 2022

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The Writers and Illustrators Track brings writers, illustrators and thought leaders in the publishing industry together to network and celebrate children and young adults’ literature from Asia and around the world.

The exciting sessions under this programme track discuss the development and creation of quality literary content for children and youths and provide plenty of opportunities for literary professionals to exchange ideas.

An AFCC Festival Pass gives you full access to these sessions and more!

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26 May (Thursday)

AFCC Keynote: Light Up with Literature!

26 May | 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Panel |L16, The Pod

A New Spin on Singapore Stories

26 May | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Panel |L5, Possibility Room

Depicting the ‘Unspeakable’

26 May | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Panel |Virtual

Mencipta Unsur Humor dalam Buku Kanak-Kanak
Creating Humour in Children’s Books

26 May | 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Panel | Malay |Virtual

Writing about Children with Special Needs

26 May | 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Panel |L16, The Pod

Diversity and Inclusion in Children’s Books in Thailand

26 May | 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Panel |Virtual

27 May (Friday)

Bonds, Bridges & Books: Building Better Mental Wellness

27 May | 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Presentation |Virtual

Finding the Light: Hope and Despair in Children’s Literature

27 May | 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Lecture |Virtual

Environmental Advocacy in Children’s Books

27 May | 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Panel |L16, The Pod

从故事学习人生
Learning Life Lessons from Stories

27 May | 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Panel | Chinese |L5, Possibility Room

翻译绘本的艺术
The Art of Translating Picture Books

27 May | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Masterclass | Chinese |Virtual

Stories of Southeast Asia

27 May | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Panel |Virtual

Popular Romance Tropes in YA Fantasy and How to Write Them

27 May | 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Presentation |L16, The Pod

Southeast Asian History as Inspiration: A Look into Children’s Historical Fiction

27 May | 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Panel |Virtual

The Animal Allure

27 May | 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Panel |L16, The Pod

Humour, Heritage and Hawkers

27 May | 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Presentation |L5, Possibility Room

28 May (Saturday)

Drawn Narratives

28 May | 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Panel |Virtual

Finding Humour in the Ordinary

28 May | 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Talk |Virtual

Some Talk, Some Action

28 May | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Presentation |L5, Possibility Room

சேர்ந்து உருவாக்கலாம்! - குழந்தைகளுக்கான படப் புத்தகங்கள்
Let’s Create Together! — Children’s Board Books

28 May | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Workshop | Tamil |L5, Imagination Room

The Struggle with Loss: Books as a Coping Mechanism

28 May | 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Panel |L16, The Pod

哪里好笑?!
What’s So Funny?!

28 May | 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Panel | Chinese |Virtual

The Art of Writing Romance

28 May | 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
|Virtual

The Role of Stories: Why We Write for Children

28 May | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Lecture |Virtual

The Wonderful World of Webcomics

28 May | 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
|Virtual

29 May (Sunday)

How to Talk to Children About War

29 May | 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Panel |L16, The Pod

Mencipta Buku Bersiri Terkenal untuk Kanak-Kanak
Creating a Popular Children’s Book Series

29 May | 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Panel | Malay |Virtual

童书创作的苦与乐
The Joys and Pains of Writing a Children’s Book

29 May | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Panel | Chinese |L16, The Pod

Collaborating Across Borders in Picture Books

29 May | 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Panel |L16, The Pod

Translators Talk: Humour in Children’s Books

29 May | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Panel |Virtual

Translated Children’s Books in Thailand: Challenges and Opportunities

29 May | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Presentation |L16, The Pod

Of Women and Girls: A Study of the Female Figure in Korean Children and YA Literature

29 May | 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Lecture |Virtual

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