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)

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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

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Depicting the ‘Unspeakable’

26 May | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Panel |Online on AFCC Website

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

26 May | 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Panel | Malay |Online on AFCC Website

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Writing about Children with Special Needs

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

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Creating Diverse and Inclusive Children’s Books: A Case-Study in Thai-American Cooperation

26 May | 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Panel |Online on AFCC Website

27 May (Friday)

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Bonds, Bridges & Books: Building Better Mental Wellness

27 May | 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Presentation |Online on AFCC Website

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

27 May | 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Lecture |Online on AFCC Website

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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

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Stories of Southeast Asia

27 May | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Panel |Online on AFCC Website

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Popular Romance Tropes in YA Fantasy and How to Write Them

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

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

27 May | 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Panel |Online on AFCC Website

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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)

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Drawn Narratives

28 May | 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Panel |Online on AFCC Website

Finding Humour in the Ordinary (Rescheduled)

28 May | 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Talk |Online on AFCC Website

Some Talk, Some Action

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

VOD Available ▶

The Struggle with Loss: Books as a Coping Mechanism

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

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哪里好笑?!
What’s So Funny?!

28 May | 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Panel | Chinese |Online on AFCC Website

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The Art of Writing Romance

28 May | 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Panel |Online on AFCC Website

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The Role of Stories: Why We Write for Children

28 May | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Lecture |Online on AFCC Website

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The Wonderful World of Webcomics

28 May | 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Panel |Online on AFCC Website

29 May (Sunday)

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How to Talk to Children About War

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

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

29 May | 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Panel | Malay |Online on AFCC Website

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Bruneian Speculative Fiction

29 May | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Panel |Online on AFCC Website

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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

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Collaborating Across Borders in Picture Books

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

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Finding Humour in the Ordinary

29 May | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Talk |Online on AFCC Website

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Translators Talk: Humour in Children’s Book

29 May | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Panel |Online on AFCC Website

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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 |Online on AFCC Website

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AFCC Closing Night

29 May | 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Presentation |Online via AFCC Facebook

4 June (Saturday)

Making an Impact with Illustrations

4 Jun | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Masterclass |Online via Zoom

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