All Programmes
15 May (Thu) 22 May (Thu) 23 May (Fri) 24 May (Sat) 25 May (Sun)All sessions will take place between 22–25 May.
15 May (Thursday)
How to Craft an Irresistible Translation Pitch Package Presentation {category_name} {/categories} Online Kelly Zhang translation publishingHow to Craft an Irresistible Translation Pitch Package
15 May | 9:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Presentation | English | Online
Presentation | English | Online
22 May (Thursday)
AFCC Opening Keynote: Discovering the Power of Children’s Literature Panel {category_name} {/categories} L16, The Pod Tanya Lloyd Kyi Eugene Evasco Angela Newby Sadie-Jane Huff creativity literary-landscape diversityAFCC 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


My Very Own World of Flowers and Butterflies (Session One)
22 May | 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Workshop | Korean | COF Korea Country Booth
Workshop | Korean | COF Korea Country Booth
COF Korea Keynote: Kidlit in a Digital World
22 May | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Panel | English | Korean | L16, The Pod
Panel | English | Korean | L16, The Pod


Pergilah Tigo! Kejar Mimpimu!
Go Tigo! Chase Your Dreams!
Go Tigo! Chase Your Dreams!
22 May | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Book Launch | English | L1, Plaza
Book Launch | English | L1, Plaza
Max & Pax: ABC of Singapore
22 May | 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Book Launch | English | B1, CTPL Submarine Room
Book Launch | English | B1, CTPL Submarine Room
Pergilah Tigo! Kejar Mimpimu! Go Tigo! Chase Your Dreams!
22 May | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Performance | English | L1, Plaza
Performance | English | L1, Plaza
Vicarious Revelations: How Stories Inspire and Inform
22 May | 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Presentation | English | B1, CTPL Programme Room 2
Presentation | English | B1, CTPL Programme Room 2
Can I Teach Science Through Kamishibai?
22 May | 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Workshop | English | L5, Imagination Room
Workshop | English | L5, Imagination Room
Cerita Rakyat Penuh Harapan: Sentuhan Kreatif untuk Generasi Baharu
Writing Folktales for a New Generation
Writing Folktales for a New Generation
22 May | 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Workshop | Malay | L5, Possibility Room
Workshop | Malay | L5, Possibility Room
Why We Write about Difficult Topics for Children
22 May | 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Panel | English | Korean | L16, The Pod
Panel | English | Korean | L16, The Pod


Kaghati Kolope si Raja Angkasa
22 May | 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Book Launch | English | Malay | B1, CTPL Submarine Room
Book Launch | English | Malay | B1, CTPL Submarine Room
Drawing Self-Portraits Through My Eyes and Yours
22 May | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Workshop | English | COF Korea Country Booth
Workshop | English | COF Korea Country Booth
Film Screening: Colours and Wa is For Wayang
22 May | 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Special Event | Chinese | English | L1, Plaza
Special Event | Chinese | English | L1, Plaza
Unearthing the Healing Power of Children’s Literature – Picture Book of Disasters
22 May | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Presentation | English | B1, CTPL Programme Room 2
Presentation | English | B1, CTPL Programme Room 2
Finding Magic
22 May | 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Book Launch | English | B1, CTPL Submarine Room
Book Launch | English | B1, CTPL Submarine Room
“Can I Borrow a Dad?” – Picture Book and Crafting My Dad Out of Clay
22 May | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Workshop | Korean | COF Korea Country Booth
Workshop | Korean | COF Korea Country Booth
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
22 May | 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm
Presentation | Malay | B1, CTPL Programme Room 1
Presentation | Malay | B1, CTPL Programme Room 1

The Digital World of Children’s Content: Trends, Insights and Strategies
22 May | 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Presentation | English | L5, Possibility Room
Presentation | English | L5, Possibility Room
New Titles by BriBooks
22 May | 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Book Launch | English | B1, CTPL Submarine Room
Book Launch | English | B1, CTPL Submarine Room
Traditional Motifs and Methods in Korean Picture Books
22 May | 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Panel | English | Korean | B1, CTPL Programme Room 2
Panel | English | Korean | B1, CTPL Programme Room 2


23 May (Friday)
Paving the Way Forward: Responsibility in Children’s Book Publishing Panel {category_name} {/categories} L5, Possibility Room Priti Sharma Kristine Mandigma Anna Fleming Felicia Low-Jimenez publishingPaving the Way Forward: Responsibility in Children’s Book Publishing
23 May | 9:00 am – 10:15 am
Panel | English | L5, Possibility Room
Panel | English | L5, Possibility Room


[Updated venue!] Building a Multicultural World for Our Children
23 May | 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Panel | English | B1, CTPL Programme Room 1
Panel | English | B1, CTPL Programme Room 1


From Page to Stage: A Storytelling Workshop for Grandparents
23 May | 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Workshop | English | L5, Imagination Room
Workshop | English | L5, Imagination Room
Dokkaebi’s Magic Club
23 May | 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Performance | English | L1, Plaza
Performance | English | L1, Plaza
A Night with Dad
23 May | 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Workshop | Korean | COF Korea Country Booth
Workshop | Korean | COF Korea Country Booth
[Updated venue!] Whose Stories Can We Tell?
23 May | 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Presentation | English | B1, Immersive Room
Presentation | English | B1, Immersive Room
Transforming Education with MirrorAI: Empowering Learners and Educators Through AI-Driven Insights
23 May | 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Presentation | English | B1, CTPL Programme Room 2
Presentation | English | B1, CTPL Programme Room 2
These Books Are Made by Humans: Celebrating Human Creativity in an AI Age
23 May | 10:45 am – 12:00 pm
Panel | English | L5, Possibility Room
Panel | English | L5, Possibility Room


[Updated venue!] Is There Such a Thing as a Bad Translation?
23 May | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Panel | English | B1, CTPL Programme Room 1
Panel | English | B1, CTPL Programme Room 1


Discovering the Magic of Storytelling Through Role Playing Games: A D&D Journey for Children
23 May | 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Workshop | English | L5, Imagination Room
Workshop | English | L5, Imagination Room
隐形的人:建筑工叔叔 / 值夜班
Invisible People series: Uncles at Work & The Night Shift
Invisible People series: Uncles at Work & The Night Shift
23 May | 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Book Launch | Chinese | English | B1, CTPL Submarine Room
Book Launch | Chinese | English | B1, CTPL Submarine Room
[Updated venue!] Comics as a Powerful Tool to Develop Curiosity in Kids for Science
23 May | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Presentation | English | B1, Immersive Room
Presentation | English | B1, Immersive Room


The Re-Telling of 3 Whimsical Korean Folktales
23 May | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Performance | English | L1, Plaza
Performance | English | L1, Plaza
Creators’ Pitch
23 May | 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Pitch | English | B1, CTPL Programme Room 2
Pitch | English | B1, CTPL Programme Room 2
Geo’s Journey to Self-Love
23 May | 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm
Book Launch | English | B1, CTPL Submarine Room
Book Launch | English | B1, CTPL Submarine Room
Putting the Pieces Together
23 May | 1:30 pm – 2:45 pm
Panel | English | L5, Possibility Room
Panel | English | L5, Possibility Room


[Updated venue!] Bringing Our Books to Our Children
23 May | 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Panel | English | Korean | B1, CTPL Programme Room 1
Panel | English | Korean | B1, CTPL Programme Room 1


New Titles from Armour Publishing
23 May | 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Book Launch | English | B1, CTPL Submarine Room
Book Launch | English | B1, CTPL Submarine Room
[Updated timing & venue] From Marginal to Universal: Authentically Portraying and Projecting Voices from the Margin
23 May | 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm
Panel | English | B1, Immersive Room
Panel | English | B1, Immersive Room


[CANCELLED] Co-authoring Interesting Stories with AI
23 May | 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Workshop | English | B1, CTPL Programme Room 1
Workshop | English | B1, CTPL Programme Room 1
Korean Mask Play
23 May | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Workshop | Korean | COF Korea Country Booth
Workshop | Korean | COF Korea Country Booth
[CANCELLED] The Journey of Cultural Discovery Through the Spice Route
23 May | 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Workshop | English | B1, CTPL Programme Room 2
Workshop | English | B1, CTPL Programme Room 2
Unlocking Languages: Translators as Guides in Rediscovering the Mother Tongue
23 May | 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Presentation | English | L5, Imagination Room
Presentation | English | L5, Imagination Room
Ye Ye and the National Anthem
23 May | 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Book Launch | English | B1, CTPL Submarine Room
Book Launch | English | B1, CTPL Submarine Room
What is Happening?
23 May | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Workshop | Korean | COF Korea Country Booth
Workshop | Korean | COF Korea Country Booth
How to Develop Ideas into Books While Folding an Accordion Book
23 May | 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Workshop | English | L5, Possibility Room
Workshop | English | L5, Possibility Room
My First Toolbox! Series
23 May | 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Book Launch | English | B1, CTPL Submarine Room
Book Launch | English | B1, CTPL Submarine Room
[Updated venue!] AFCC Industry Sharing and Networking
23 May | 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Special Event | English | B1, CTPL Programme Room 1
Special Event | English | B1, CTPL Programme Room 1
Exploring Self-Worth and Identity in Children’s Picture Books
23 May | 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm
Panel | English | L5, Imagination Room
Panel | English | L5, Imagination Room


A Gambit of Stories: A Showcase of Children’s & YA Books by Epigram Books
23 May | 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Book Launch | English | B1, CTPL Submarine Room
Book Launch | English | B1, CTPL Submarine Room
COF Korea Night
23 May | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Special Event | English | Korean | L1, Plaza
Special Event | English | Korean | L1, Plaza
24 May (Saturday)
Turning Science Into Story Masterclass {category_name} {/categories} L5, Imagination Room Tanya Lloyd Kyi writingTurning Science Into Story
24 May | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Masterclass | English | L5, Imagination Room
Masterclass | English | L5, Imagination Room
What is the Future of Book-selling?
24 May | 9:30 am – 10:45 am
Panel | English | L5, Possibility Room
Panel | English | L5, Possibility Room



CLASS Copyright School Challenge – Award Presentation
24 May | 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Special Event | English | L1, Plaza
Special Event | English | L1, Plaza
Discovering Singapore’s History: Adapting War Narratives into Meaningful and Engaging Children’s Stories
24 May | 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Presentation | English | B1, CTPL Programme Room 1
Presentation | English | B1, CTPL Programme Room 1
Bringing Stories Across Cultures
24 May | 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Panel | English | B1, CTPL Programme Room 2
Panel | English | B1, CTPL Programme Room 2


Meet the Brave Haenyeo Under the Sea!
24 May | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Workshop | Korean | COF Korea Country Booth
Workshop | Korean | COF Korea Country Booth
Stories That Matter: Reaching Kids Who Need Them Most
24 May | 11:15 am – 12:30 pm
Panel | English | L16, The Pod
Panel | English | L16, The Pod


Seeing Other Cultures Through Your Own
24 May | 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Workshop | English | Korean | L5, Possibility Room
Workshop | English | Korean | L5, Possibility Room
Music of the Mountains
24 May | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Book Launch | English | L1, Plaza
Book Launch | English | L1, Plaza
Ollie’s Big Day Out: A Storytelling Adventure!
24 May | 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Storytelling | English | B1, CTPL Submarine Room
Storytelling | English | B1, CTPL Submarine Room
Growing Language Skills Through Play with Recycled Materials
24 May | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Presentation | English | B1, CTPL Programme Room 2
Presentation | English | B1, CTPL Programme Room 2

故事生动起来
Story Comes Alive
Story Comes Alive
24 May | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Presentation | Chinese | B1, CTPL Programme Room 1
Presentation | Chinese | B1, CTPL Programme Room 1

Birth Story Workshop
24 May | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Workshop | English | B1, CTPL Submarine Room
Workshop | English | B1, CTPL Submarine Room

Illustrators’ Portfolio Review
24 May | 1:15 pm – 2:45 pm
| English | L5, Imagination Room
| English | L5, Imagination Room







Come and Explore with Sue in Sue’s Splashy Surprise : A Pond-ering Adventure
24 May | 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm
Performance | English | L1, Plaza
Performance | English | L1, Plaza
Building Reading Communities Around Asia
24 May | 1:15 pm – 2:30 pm
Panel | English | L16, The Pod
Panel | English | L16, The Pod


Oh, the Choices!—Publishing Paths for Authors
24 May | 1:30 pm – 2:45 pm
Panel | English | B1, CTPL Programme Room 2
Panel | English | B1, CTPL Programme Room 2


为中国小读者翻译英语儿童文学中的教育意义
Translating Educational Contexts in Children’s Literature for Chinese Audiences
Translating Educational Contexts in Children’s Literature for Chinese Audiences
24 May | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Presentation | Chinese | English | B1, CTPL Programme Room 1
Presentation | Chinese | English | B1, CTPL Programme Room 1
My Very Own World of Flowers and Butterflies (Session Two)
24 May | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Workshop | Korean | COF Korea Country Booth
Workshop | Korean | COF Korea Country Booth
Writer’s Pitch
24 May | 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Pitch | English | L5, Possibility Room
Pitch | English | L5, Possibility Room






新加坡的童年
My Singapore Childhood
My Singapore Childhood
24 May | 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Book Launch | Chinese | English | B1, CTPL Submarine Room
Book Launch | Chinese | English | B1, CTPL Submarine Room
The Magic of Middle Grade
24 May | 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm
Panel | English | L16, The Pod
Panel | English | L16, The Pod


What Does My Breath Look Like?
24 May | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Workshop | Korean | COF Korea Country Booth
Workshop | Korean | COF Korea Country Booth
Duelling Illustrators - Live!
24 May | 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm
Performance | English | L1, Plaza
Performance | English | L1, Plaza

AFCC Translation Hackathon
24 May | 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Workshop | Chinese | English | Malay | Tamil | B1, CTPL Programme Room 2
Workshop | Chinese | English | Malay | Tamil | B1, CTPL Programme Room 2


The Art of Linocut: Creating Illustrations with Bold Impressions
24 May | 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Workshop | English | L5, Imagination Room
Workshop | English | L5, Imagination Room
Dear Author, YOU ARE WRONG!
24 May | 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Book Launch | English | B1, CTPL Submarine Room
Book Launch | English | B1, CTPL Submarine Room
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
24 May | 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Workshop | Chinese | B1, CTPL Programme Room 1
Workshop | Chinese | B1, CTPL Programme Room 1
Young Writer Anthology (2024)
24 May | 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Book Launch | English | B1, CTPL Submarine Room
Book Launch | English | B1, CTPL Submarine Room
Wordless Narratives: The Art of Suzy Lee
24 May | 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Lecture | English | Korean | L16, The Pod
Lecture | English | Korean | L16, The Pod
Soaring Beyond the Boundaries
24 May | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Special Event | English | L16, The Pod
Special Event | English | L16, The Pod

25 May (Sunday)
Children Need to Know: Writing About Social Concerns, including Homelessness, for Today’s Children Presentation {category_name} {/categories} L16, The Pod Lianne Ong Kenneth Heng Janice Khoo writing diversity-representationChildren Need to Know: Writing About Social Concerns, including Homelessness, for Today’s Children
25 May | 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Presentation | English | L16, The Pod
Presentation | English | L16, The Pod

Menangani Isu-isu Mencabar melalui penggunaan Buku Cerita Bergambar
Treading Through Tough Topics with the help of Picture Books
Treading Through Tough Topics with the help of Picture Books
25 May | 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Workshop | English | Malay | L5, Possibility Room
Workshop | English | Malay | L5, Possibility Room

How to Create A Picture Book
25 May | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Workshop | English | Korean | L5, Imagination Room
Workshop | English | Korean | L5, Imagination Room
The Greatest River
25 May | 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Book Launch | English | L1, Plaza
Book Launch | English | L1, Plaza
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
25 May | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Workshop | Chinese | B1, CTPL Programme Room 1
Workshop | Chinese | B1, CTPL Programme Room 1
Brick by Brick: Using 6 Bricks to Connect with Stories
25 May | 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Workshop | English | B1, CTPL Submarine Room
Workshop | English | B1, CTPL Submarine Room
A Warm, Wide, World: Illustrating Climate Change for Children
25 May | 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Workshop | English | B1, CTPL Programme Room 2
Workshop | English | B1, CTPL Programme Room 2

Making Booger Koji
25 May | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Workshop | Korean | COF Korea Country Booth
Workshop | Korean | COF Korea Country Booth
The Joyful Power of Stories: Exploring the Inner World of Reading
25 May | 11:15 am – 12:30 pm
Panel | English | L16, The Pod
Panel | English | L16, The Pod


The Art of Collage: Crafting Children’s Book Illustrations with Traditional Paper
25 May | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Workshop | English | L5, Possibility Room
Workshop | English | L5, Possibility Room
SKIS Korean Traditional Performing Arts Showcase
25 May | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Performance | Korean | L1, Plaza
Performance | Korean | L1, Plaza
寻找七七奇幻之旅: 听故事与巧果制作工作坊
Whimsical Wonders: Finding Qiqi Pas(torytelling)
Whimsical Wonders: Finding Qiqi Pas(torytelling)
25 May | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Workshop | Chinese | English | B1, CTPL Submarine Room
Workshop | Chinese | English | B1, CTPL Submarine Room
“Kaki Cheh (Our Kind of Book)”: Representation and Reading for Pleasure in Singaporean Children
25 May | 1:30 pm – 2:45 pm
Panel | English | L16, The Pod
Panel | English | L16, The Pod


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
25 May | 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Presentation | Chinese | L5, Imagination Room
Presentation | Chinese | L5, Imagination Room
(CANCELLED) பல குழந்தைப் பருவங்கள், பல ஜன்னல்கள்: வகுப்பறைகள், நூலகங்கள் மற்றும் பரிந்துரை பட்டியல்களுக்கான பல்வேறு இந்திய பட புத்தகங்களை ஆராய்ந்து தொகுப்பதற்கான ஒரு முயற்சி
Many Childhoods, Many Windows: A Foray into Exploring and Curating Diverse Indian Picture Books
Many Childhoods, Many Windows: A Foray into Exploring and Curating Diverse Indian Picture Books
25 May | 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Workshop | Tamil | B1, CTPL Programme Room 1
Workshop | Tamil | B1, CTPL Programme Room 1
The Life of a Children’s Book Author
25 May | 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Panel | English | Korean | B1, CTPL Programme Room 2
Panel | English | Korean | B1, CTPL Programme Room 2


和小公主一起玩
25 May | 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Book Launch | Chinese | B1, CTPL Submarine Room
Book Launch | Chinese | B1, CTPL Submarine Room
JUARA: The Story of Singapore’s Squash Legend Zainal Abidin
25 May | 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm
Book Launch | English | L1, Plaza
Book Launch | English | L1, Plaza
Crafting Verse Novels: A Workshop Exploring Focus, Structure and Style
25 May | 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Workshop | English | L5, Possibility Room
Workshop | English | L5, Possibility Room
Detective Duo Series (Siri Dua Detektif)
25 May | 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Book Launch | English | Malay | B1, CTPL Submarine Room
Book Launch | English | Malay | B1, CTPL Submarine Room
触感叙事:用感官体验激活故事魅力
Tactile Narratives: Engaging the Senses in Storytelling
Tactile Narratives: Engaging the Senses in Storytelling
25 May | 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Presentation | Chinese | English | L5, Imagination Room
Presentation | Chinese | English | L5, Imagination Room
Happy Birthday! With Timmy and Tammy
25 May | 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Book Launch | English | B1, CTPL Submarine Room
Book Launch | English | B1, CTPL Submarine Room
Amazing Ash & Superhero Ah Ma: A DRAW OFF!
25 May | 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Performance | English | L1, Plaza
Performance | English | L1, Plaza

从远方来的朋友
Capybara Family’s Adventure in the Lion City
Capybara Family’s Adventure in the Lion City
25 May | 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Book Launch | Chinese | B1, CTPL Submarine Room
Book Launch | Chinese | B1, CTPL Submarine Room