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All sessions will take place between 22 - 25 May.
Sessions date/timings and the full programme schedule will be updated in end-March.
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22 May (Thursday)
Writer’s Pitch
Pitch | English | L5, Possibility Room
Whose Stories Can We Tell?
Presentation | English |

The Digital World of Children’s Content: Trends, Insights and Strategies
| English |

From Marginal to Universal: Authentically Portraying and Projecting Voices from the Margin
| English |



Growing Language Skills Through Play with Recycled Materials
| English |


Vicarious Revelations: How Stories Inspire and Inform
| English |

Can I Teach Science Through Kamishibai?
| English |

Discovering Singapore’s History: Adapting War Narratives into Meaningful and Engaging Children’s Stories
| English |

Children Need to Know: Writing About Social Concerns, including Homelessness, for Today’s Children
| English |


Unearthing the Healing Power of Children’s Literature - Picture Book of Disasters
| English |

Discovering the Magic of Storytelling Through Role Playing Games: A D&D Journey for Children
| English |

Perbincangan Sukar: Menggunakan Buku Bergambar untuk Topik Sensitif
Talking Tough: Using Picture Books for Touchy Topics
Talking Tough: Using Picture Books for Touchy Topics
| English | Malay |


The Journey of Cultural Discovery Through the Spice Route
| English |

Comics as a Powerful Tool to Develop Curiosity in Kids for Science
| English |

“Kaki Cheh (Our Kind of Book)”: Representation and Reading for Pleasure in Singaporean Children
Panel | English |



How to Craft an Irresistible Translation Pitch Package
Workshop | English |

Translating Educational Contexts in Children’s Literature for Chinese Audiences
Workshop | Chinese | English |

探索图像中的自然之美 - 获奖自然绘本图像的内容研究
Exploring the Beauty of Nature in Images - A Study of Award-Winning Nature Picture Book Illustrations
Exploring the Beauty of Nature in Images - A Study of Award-Winning Nature Picture Book Illustrations
Workshop | Chinese |

Co-authoring Interesting Stories with AI
Workshop | English |

How to Develop Ideas into Books While Folding an Accordian Book
Workshop | English |

Unlocking Languages: Translators as Guides in Rediscovering the Mother Tongue
Presentation | English |

故事生动起来
Story Comes Alive
Story Comes Alive
Presentation | Chinese |


From Wildlife to Picture Books: How can Illustrators Balance Creativity and Facts?
Workshop | English |

Whimsical Wonders: Finding Qiqi Pas(torytelling)
Workshop | English |

中国当代童话自然原型意象的生态隐喻
Natural Imagery in Contemporary Chinese Fairy Tales
Natural Imagery in Contemporary Chinese Fairy Tales
Presentation | Chinese |

亲子绘本阅读:与孩子共享阅读的乐趣
Reading Together: Sharing the Joy of Reading with Children
Reading Together: Sharing the Joy of Reading with Children
Workshop | Chinese |

Discovery of Passions - Soaring Beyond the Boundaries to Fulfill Our Dreams
Presentation | English |


Teroka kuih-muih tradisional Melayu melalui buku cerita di kalangan kanak-kanak prasekolah
Discovery of Traditional Malay Kuih in Storybooks for Preschoolers
Discovery of Traditional Malay Kuih in Storybooks for Preschoolers
Workshop | Malay |


The Art of Collage: Crafting Children’s Book Illustrations with Traditional Paper
Workshop | English |

Cerita Rakyat Penuh Harapan: Sentuhan Kreatif untuk Generasi Baharu
Writing Folktales for a New Generation
Writing Folktales for a New Generation
Workshop | Malay |

Crafting Verse Novels: A Workshop Exploring Focus, Structure and Style
Workshop | English |

Transforming Education with MirrorAI: Empowering Learners and Educators Through AI-Driven Insights
Presentation | English |

AFCC Opening Keynote: Discovering the Power of Children’s Literature
22 May | 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Panel | English | L16, The Pod
Panel | English | L16, The Pod


