Writers and Illustrators
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.
Access these sessions with an AFCC Festival Pass.
The full lineup of programmes will be updated here in the coming weeks.
23 May (Thursday)
AFCC Opening Keynote: The Many Forms of Curiosity
23 May | 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Panel | English | L16, The Pod
Panel | English | L16, The Pod




The Poet’s Toolkit
23 May | 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Workshop | English | L5, Imagination Room
Workshop | English | L5, Imagination Room

Surrealism in Children’s Illustration
23 May | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Panel | English | L5, Possibility Room
Panel | English | L5, Possibility Room




Curiosity in City Narrative – Hong Kong Children’s Picture Books
23 May | 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Presentation | English | L5, Imagination Room
Presentation | English | L5, Imagination Room


Creating children’s curiosity: A Peek into the Lives of Inspiring People
23 May | 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Panel | English | L5, Possibility Room
Panel | English | L5, Possibility Room





24 May (Friday)
Rooted in Affirmation: Talking About Physical Appearances in Picture Books
24 May | 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Panel | English | L5, Possibility Room
Panel | English | L5, Possibility Room




Smoke and Flowers: Using Artworks to Retell Martial Law in the Philippines
24 May | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Presentation | English | L5, Possibility Room
Presentation | English | L5, Possibility Room


Creating Curiosity in Picture Books
24 May | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Panel | English | CTPL Programme Room 1
Panel | English | CTPL Programme Room 1




Curious Girls, Personal Agency and the Search for Truth in Philippine Historical Fiction
24 May | 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Presentation | English | L16, The Pod
Presentation | English | L16, The Pod


Mindfulness for Asian Youths Workshop - Discovering the Secrets of Polderstein 13
24 May | 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Workshop | English | L5, Imagination Room
Workshop | English | L5, Imagination Room


Intricacies of Illustrations: Storytelling meets Artistry
24 May | 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Lecture | English | L5, Possibility Room
Lecture | English | L5, Possibility Room


Picture Perfect Prose: Understanding Writing and Illustration
24 May | 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Workshop | English | CTPL Programme Room 1
Workshop | English | CTPL Programme Room 1

25 May (Saturday)
Once Upon a Green World – Saving the Environment Through a Child’s Eyes
25 May | 9:00 am – 10:15 am
Panel | English | L5, Possibility Room
Panel | English | L5, Possibility Room




Writing Watercress
25 May | 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Lecture | English | L16, The Pod
Lecture | English | L16, The Pod


Playing With Food: Creating Worlds of Flavour in KidLit
25 May | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Panel | English | L5, Imagination Room
Panel | English | L5, Imagination Room





Note by Note: A Curious Exploration into Children’s Songwriting
25 May | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Workshop | English | L5, Imagination Room
Workshop | English | L5, Imagination Room

生态故事: 探索自然与人类的共生之道
Stories of Nature: Exploring how Humans can Co-exist with Nature
Stories of Nature: Exploring how Humans can Co-exist with Nature
25 May | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Panel | Chinese | CTPL Programme Room 2
Panel | Chinese | CTPL Programme Room 2




[CANCELLED] The Curious Case of A Picture Book Creator: A Conversation with Baek Heena
25 May | 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Conversation | English | Korean | L16, The Pod
Conversation | English | Korean | L16, The Pod


Vibrant Afterlives: Reshaping Ancient Chinese Mythologies for Young Readers through Webcomics
25 May | 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Presentation | English | CTPL Programme Room 2
Presentation | English | CTPL Programme Room 2


Indonesian Folktales Through the Eyes of Local and International Publishers
25 May | 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Presentation | English | L5, Possibility Room
Presentation | English | L5, Possibility Room


English is Not the Only Fruit: Embracing Linguistic Diversity in Children’s Literature
25 May | 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Panel | English | CTPL Programme Room 2
Panel | English | CTPL Programme Room 2




來自清水的孩子: 通过漫画揭示战后台湾
The Boy from Clearwater: Uncovering Post-war Taiwan Through Comics
The Boy from Clearwater: Uncovering Post-war Taiwan Through Comics
25 May | 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Lecture | Chinese | L16, The Pod
Lecture | Chinese | L16, The Pod


From Manuscript to Print : A Guide in Picture Book Editing
25 May | 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Workshop | English | L5, Imagination Room
Workshop | English | L5, Imagination Room

Bookwatch: PG13-Romances
25 May | 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Panel | English | L5, Possibility Room
Panel | English | L5, Possibility Room




26 May (Sunday)
[CANCELLED] Baek Heena: Storytelling Through Miniature Worlds
26 May | 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Lecture | English | Korean | CTPL Programme Room 1
Lecture | English | Korean | CTPL Programme Room 1


CURIOUSER & CURIOUSER: A Workshop in Visual Storytelling
26 May | 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Workshop | English | L5, Imagination Room
Workshop | English | L5, Imagination Room


出版跨文化童书绘本:挑战与愿景
Publishing Cross-Cultural Picture Books: Challenges and Perspectives
Publishing Cross-Cultural Picture Books: Challenges and Perspectives
26 May | 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Panel | Chinese | L16, The Pod
Panel | Chinese | L16, The Pod



Going with the flow: A Hands-on Look at the Picture Book Making Process
26 May | 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Workshop | English | CTPL Programme Room 1
Workshop | English | CTPL Programme Room 1

Creating Stories from the Heart: A Conversation with Satomi Ichikawa
26 May | 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Conversation | English | L16, The Pod
Conversation | English | L16, The Pod


通过漫画小说叙述历史故事
Using Graphic Novels to Tell Historical Stories
Using Graphic Novels to Tell Historical Stories
26 May | 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Workshop | Chinese | CTPL Programme Room 1
Workshop | Chinese | CTPL Programme Room 1
