AFCC 2023 LECTURES

Early Bird sales are now on until 30 April 2023!

Use the discount code "AFCC2023EB15" on the ticketing page to apply the early bird discount of 15%.

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The Asian Festival of Children's Content (AFCC) returns for its 14th edition as a full in-person event from 25 - 28 May 2023.

We mark the theme "Play!" this year, celebrating the buoyancy and playfulness of children's stories and books. All 4-Day Festival Pass holders will have access to more than 70 sessions over four days, as we feature more than 100 writers and speakers.

We are proud to present these lectures by three of our featured speakers at AFCC 2023

• Marie-Aude Murail (France)
• Nikki Grimes (USA)
• Hanna Alkaf (Malaysia)

Ordinary Hazards: My Journey With Words

Date: 27 May (Saturday)

Time: 1:15PM - 2:45PM

Venue: National Library Building Level 16, The Pod

Facilitator: Nikki Grimes

My life with notebooks/began with this/a poem here/an observation there/a rage of red ink–/each sheet of white/a paper haven..."  In this session, Grimes shares excerpts of Ordinary Hazards: A Memoir, as she weaves the story of a writing life that began with a simple love of language and the accidental discovery that writing poetry could—and still does—help her make sense of the world.

Telling Local Stories for a Global Audience: The Highs, Lows and Alamak Nos

Date: 28 May (Sunday)

Time: 1PM - 2:30PM

Venue: National Library Building Level 16, The Pod

Facilitator: Hanna Alkaf

Join Hanna Alkaf in this captivating lecture as she shares her experience of writing local stories that have resonated with readers globally, even amidst cultural differences. Hanna will provide insights on the significance of telling stories in your unique voice and the importance of staying true to your own words.

AFCC festival pass holders enjoy 15% discount off regular priced Lecture tickets. 

Purchase your AFCC Festival Pass here.

We look forward to seeing you again at AFCC in May!

For more information and programme updates on the festival, please visit afcc.com.sg.

Cancellation:

Once sold, tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.

About The Asian Festival of Children’s Content (AFCC):

AFCC is an annual festival that celebrates and aims to promote the creation, development, and appreciation of quality Asian content for children and young adults. Organised by the Singapore Book Council, the festival comprises presentations, panels, masterclasses, lectures and workshops, for literary practitioners and enthusiasts alike. It is a unique event in Asia that provides an opportunity for academics, writers, illustrators, editors, publishers, agents, distributors, parents, teachers, and librarians to meet, learn, hone their craft, and develop cross-cultural collaborations.

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