The Asian Festival of Children's Content (AFCC) returns for its 16th edition in-person from 22 - 25 May 2025, taking on the theme of "Discovery" and celebrating South Korea as our Country of Focus.
The Asian Festival of Children’s Content (AFCC) 2025 embraces the theme of “Discovery.”
Embark on the journey to discover a universe of multicultural children’s literature. Learn about the emotional power of Asian stories; unpack the issues and topics that children’s books face today; and engage in imaginative play that awakens all the different senses. Hear from writers and practitioners as they share about developing impactful textual and visual narratives using various tools and technologies; igniting the joy and passion for reading; building literacies in a multilingual environment; as well as understanding diverse cultures through translation.
Empower your learning and creative journey, and experience the world of Asian kidlit at AFCC 2025!
We look forward to seeing you at AFCC in May 2025!
For more information and programme updates on the festival, please visit afcc.com.sg.
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Wordless Narratives: The Art of Suzy Lee
Sat 24 May 2025, 5:00pm—6:30pm
With a deep commitment to capturing the essence of childhood, Suzy Lee approaches picture books as a powerful art form for young readers. How do picture books influence young readers, and why are they so significant? In this lecture, she shares her path to becoming an internationally recognised artist, and the source of her unique creative vision. Gain insights into her artistic process and her understanding of how picture books can and should become spaces of imagination, empathy, and connection that speak directly to the hearts of children.
Admission conditions:
- Complimentary admission for 4-Day Festival Pass holders
1-Day Festival Pass holders(24 May)
2-Day Festival Pass holders (24-25 May)
4-Day Festival Pass holders (22-25 May)
(Purchase AFCC Festival Passes here )
- Complimentary admission for Country of Focus Pass holders
- Via lecture ticket
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Cancellation:
Once sold, tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
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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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