Writers and Illustrators
26 May (Thu) 27 May (Fri) 28 May (Sat) 29 May (Sun) 4 Jun (Sat)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!
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 |Online on AFCC Website
Panel |Online on AFCC Website




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 |Online on AFCC Website
Panel | Malay |Online on AFCC Website


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




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
Panel |Online on AFCC Website




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


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


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



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Stories of Southeast Asia
27 May | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Panel |Online on AFCC Website
Panel |Online on AFCC Website



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 |Online on AFCC Website
Panel |Online on AFCC Website




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 |Online on AFCC Website
Panel |Online on AFCC Website




Finding Humour in the Ordinary (Rescheduled)
28 May | 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Talk |Online on AFCC Website
Talk |Online on AFCC Website


Some Talk, Some Action
28 May | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Presentation |L5, Possibility Room
Presentation |L5, Possibility 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 |Online on AFCC Website
Panel | Chinese |Online on AFCC Website




The Art of Writing Romance
28 May | 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Panel |Online on AFCC Website
Panel |Online on AFCC Website




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


The Wonderful World of Webcomics
28 May | 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Panel |Online on AFCC Website
Panel |Online on AFCC Website



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




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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 |Online on AFCC Website
Panel | Malay |Online on AFCC Website





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




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



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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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Finding Humour in the Ordinary
29 May | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Talk |Online on AFCC Website
Talk |Online on AFCC Website


Translators Talk: Humour in Children’s Book
29 May | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Panel |Online on AFCC Website
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
Lecture |Online on AFCC Website


AFCC Closing Night
29 May | 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Presentation |Online via AFCC Facebook
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
Masterclass |Online via Zoom
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