Writers and Illustrators
26 May (Thu) 27 May (Fri) 28 May (Sat) 29 May (Sun)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
Panel |L16, The Pod



A New Spin on Singapore Stories
26 May | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Panel |L5, Possibility Room
Panel |L5, Possibility Room



Depicting the ‘Unspeakable’
26 May | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Panel |Virtual
Panel |Virtual




Mencipta Unsur Humor dalam Buku Kanak-Kanak
Creating Humour in Children’s Books
Creating Humour in Children’s Books
26 May | 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Panel | Malay |Virtual
Panel | Malay |Virtual


Writing about Children with Special Needs
26 May | 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Panel |L16, The Pod
Panel |L16, The Pod


Diversity and Inclusion in Children’s Books in Thailand
26 May | 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Panel |Virtual
Panel |Virtual


27 May (Friday)
Bonds, Bridges & Books: Building Better Mental Wellness
27 May | 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Presentation |Virtual
Presentation |Virtual

Finding the Light: Hope and Despair in Children’s Literature
27 May | 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Lecture |Virtual
Lecture |Virtual

Environmental Advocacy in Children’s Books
27 May | 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Panel |L16, The Pod
Panel |L16, The Pod



从故事学习人生
Learning Life Lessons from Stories
Learning Life Lessons from Stories
27 May | 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Panel | Chinese |L5, Possibility Room
Panel | Chinese |L5, Possibility Room



翻译绘本的艺术
The Art of Translating Picture Books
The Art of Translating Picture Books
27 May | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Masterclass | Chinese |Virtual
Masterclass | Chinese |Virtual

Stories of Southeast Asia
27 May | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Panel |Virtual
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
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
Panel |Virtual



The Animal Allure
27 May | 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Panel |L16, The Pod
Panel |L16, The Pod
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Humour, Heritage and Hawkers
27 May | 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Presentation |L5, Possibility Room
Presentation |L5, Possibility Room


28 May (Saturday)
Drawn Narratives
28 May | 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Panel |Virtual
Panel |Virtual



Finding Humour in the Ordinary
28 May | 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Talk |Virtual
Talk |Virtual


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


சேர்ந்து உருவாக்கலாம்! - குழந்தைகளுக்கான படப் புத்தகங்கள்
Let’s Create Together! — Children’s Board Books
Let’s Create Together! — Children’s Board Books
28 May | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Workshop | Tamil |L5, Imagination Room
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
Panel |L16, The Pod




哪里好笑?!
What’s So Funny?!
What’s So Funny?!
28 May | 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Panel | Chinese |Virtual
Panel | Chinese |Virtual



The Art of Writing Romance
28 May | 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
|Virtual
|Virtual




The Role of Stories: Why We Write for Children
28 May | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Lecture |Virtual
Lecture |Virtual

The Wonderful World of Webcomics
28 May | 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
|Virtual
|Virtual


29 May (Sunday)
How to Talk to Children About War
29 May | 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Panel |L16, The Pod
Panel |L16, The Pod




Mencipta Buku Bersiri Terkenal untuk Kanak-Kanak
Creating a Popular Children’s Book Series
Creating a Popular Children’s Book Series
29 May | 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Panel | Malay |Virtual
Panel | Malay |Virtual




童书创作的苦与乐
The Joys and Pains of Writing a Children’s Book
The Joys and Pains of Writing a Children’s Book
29 May | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Panel | Chinese |L16, The Pod
Panel | Chinese |L16, The Pod



Collaborating Across Borders in Picture Books
29 May | 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Panel |L16, The Pod
Panel |L16, The Pod



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Translators Talk: Humour in Children’s Books
29 May | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Panel |Virtual
Panel |Virtual



Translated Children’s Books in Thailand: Challenges and Opportunities
29 May | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Presentation |L16, The Pod
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
Lecture |Virtual
