The Varieties of Literary Expression in Children’s Literature in Nusantara
Presentation Muhammed Shahril Shaik Abdullah | Moderator: Adib Kosnan
Delve into the various forms of literary expression present in picture books from the Malay world and gain insights into how these expressions contribute to either the disenfranchisement of the child or the development of the child’s agency.
Muhammed Shahril Shaik Abdullah (Singapore)
Muhammed Shahril Shaik Abdullah is a librarian at the National Library Board, Singapore, managing reading programs for children aged 1 to 9. He holds a Master of Education from Monash University, specializing in Leadership, Policy, and Change. His research focuses on children’s literature and critical education, with published works in KOMENTAR and AMP’s Karyawan magazine.
Moderator Adib Kosnan (Singapore)
Adib Kosnan is an actor, writer, director and educator who is passionate about creating platforms for communication and care through theatre. He was named Best Supporting Actor at the Life Theatre Awards in 2020. He co-directed Tanah*Air by Drama Box (2019) and wrote and directed the children’s play, The Story of Batu Bulat (2023) for the Esplanade. In 2021, he wrote and acted in Keluarga Besar En.Karim which was staged digitally by Checkpoint Theatre and the Esplanade. Adib was a co-lead artist for Both Sides Now: Mengukir Harapan (2020 - 2022), a community engagement project focusing on end-of-life issues in the Malay Muslim community. Adib is an NAC scholar and Associate Artist with Checkpoint Theatre.
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