Writers and Illustrators | Asian Festival of Children’s Content (AFCC) 2025

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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.

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22 May (Thursday)

How to Craft an Irresistible Translation Pitch Package

Workshop | English

AFCC Opening Keynote: Discovering the Power of Children’s Literature

22 May | 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Panel | English | L16, The Pod

Vicarious Revelations: How Stories Inspire and Inform

22 May | 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Presentation | English | CTPL Programme Room 2

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

22 May | 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Workshop | Malay | L5, Possibility Room

Unearthing the Healing Power of Children’s Literature – Picture Book of Disasters

22 May | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Presentation | English | CTPL Programme Room 2

23 May (Friday)

Whose Stories Can We Tell?

23 May | 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Presentation | English | CTPL Programme Room 1

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

23 May | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Presentation | English | CTPL Programme Room 1

Unlocking Languages: Translators as Guides in Rediscovering the Mother Tongue

23 May | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Presentation | English | CTPL Programme Room 2

Putting the Pieces Together

23 May | 1:30 pm – 2:45 pm
Panel | English | L5, Possibility Room

The Journey of Cultural Discovery Through the Spice Route

23 May | 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Workshop | English | CTPL Programme Room 2

How to Develop Ideas into Books While Folding an Accordian Book

23 May | 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Workshop | English | L5, Possibility Room

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

23 May | 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm
Panel | English | CTPL Programme Room 1

24 May (Saturday)

Turning Science Into Story

24 May | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Masterclass | English | L5, Imagination Room

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

24 May | 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Presentation | English | CTPL Programme Room 1

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

24 May | 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Workshop | Chinese | CTPL Programme Room 1

Discovery of Passions: Soaring Beyond the Boundaries to Fulfill Our Dreams

24 May | 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Presentation | English | L16, The Pod

25 May (Sunday)

Children 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

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

“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

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

25 May | 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Workshop | English | L5, Possibility Room

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