5 November
AJ LOW: VILLAIN SCHOOL
5 Nov, Sat 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Empress Lawn, SWF3 Tent | FREE
When heroes need to mobilise their mammoth muscles and mighty minds to save
the world, they can count on only one group of people to give them the excuse:
bring on the bad guys! AJ Low, the writers of the Sherlock Sam series of books,
will work with children to create nefarious ne'er-do-wells and shady scoundrels.
Join them as they conjure up a vile villain from the children's collective
consciousness with truly treacherous technique!
For ages 8 - 12.
Storytelling TIGER, HORNBILL AND PENGUIN HAVE TEA AT RAFFLES
5 Nov, Sat 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Asian Civilisations Museum, Shaw Foyer |
FREE
Featuring: Fleur Vella-Chang
What do the animals at the Singapore Zoo do on their day off? They meet for
tea at Raffles, of course. Join Fleur Vella-Chang as she takes you on a magic ride
through Singapore with some loveable animals!
For ages 1.5-3. Kids, bring your parents - this session involves craft!
Workshop PIRATE HAIKU FOR YOU?
5 Nov, Sat 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Empress Lawn, SWF3 Tent | FREE
Featuring: Lynette Morrison
Arrrr, ahoy maties! Come on a haiku journey with author and poet Lynette
Morrison, as she takes you through a pirate haiku workshop. Pick up fun pirate
vocabulary and compose your very own haiku across the seven seas!
For ages 7 - 10 years.
Storytelling BUILD A GIANT COOKIE-SNATCHING ROBOT I
5 Nov, Sat 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | Asian Civilisations Museum, Shaw Foyer |
FREE
Featuring: Katie Van Camp
Kids, join Harry and Horsie on their adventure to build a giant robot called
Cookiebot to steal some cookies! Author Katie Van Camp will get everyone to
make one enormous cookie -snatching robot. Let your imagination run wild! Oh
yes, don't forget to bring something from home, like boxes, paper towel rolls or
glitter foil to add to the project.
For ages 2 to 4. Kids, bring your parents - this session involves craft!
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Craft CRAFT TIME WITH DOTTIESHOP: THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR I
5 Nov, Sat 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM | Asian Civilisations Museum, Lobby | FREE
Take a break at our craft corner as mummy blogger and crafts lady Dorothea
Chow aka Dottieshop brings Eric Carle's picture book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar,
to life. Make your own beautiful butterflies out of simple craft materials.
Crafts YOU'RE JUST WRITE FOR ME
5 Nov, Sat 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Asian Civilisations Museum, Tang Shipwreck
Corridor | FREE
Show your love and express your gratitude to your family or friends by making a
badge and penning a message.
For ages 4 and above.
This session is co-presented with the Asian Civilisations Museum as part of
Saturdays@ACM.
Performance PLAY DATE
5 Nov, Sat 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | 5 Nov, Sat 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | FREE
Unfold mysteries of Prince Rama and Sita as ACT 3 International presents one of
the most popular ancient epics in Asian literature. Find out if good triumphs over
evil.
For ages 4 and above.
This session is co-presented with the Asian Civilisations Museum as part of
Saturdays@ACM.
Tour SWEET SAYINGS
5 Nov, Sat 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Asian Civilisations Museum, Lobby | FREE
Listen to fascinating tales inspired by rare and precious objects in the galleries.
The stories will be told by the Friends of the Museum Story Whisperers.
For ages 4 and above.
This session is co-presented with the Asian Civilisations Museum as part of
Saturdays@ACM
Craft CRAFT TIME WITH DOTTIESHOP: THE RAINBOW FISH I
5 Nov, Sat 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM | Asian Civilisations Museum, Lobby | FREE
Swim on down to the craft corner and learn the value of sharing. Based
on The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister, mummy blogger and crafts lady Dorothea
Chow aka Dottieshop will guide you through the process of creating a beautiful
fish. Once you’re done, share it to someone you love!
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Workshop WRITE YOUR OWN PIRATE STORY | SOLD OUT
5 Nov, Sat 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Asian Civilisations Museum, Discovery Room
Featuring: Gareth P Jones
A secret treasure, a mysterious captain with a golden hook and a talking coconut.
Help the author behind the popular Adventures of Steampunk Pirates series
navigate his way through a story with more holes than a badly damaged
merchant ship. Expect swashbuckling similes and action, laughs and songs. Join in
to create a story together, while learning how to pen your own piratical tale… if
you don’t get sea sick, that is.
For ages 10 to 12.
Panel URBAN FANTASY AT YOUR DOORSTEP
5 Nov, Sat 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Empress Lawn, SWF3 Tent | FREE
Featuring: Joyce Chng, Nicholas Yong, Xie Shi Min
How can we tell stories based on our immediate surroundings? Join Joyce Chng
(The Jan Xu Adventures), Nicholas Yong (Land of the Meat Munchers) and Xie Shi
Min (Dragonhearted) as they share their views and offer advice about setting
stories in contemporary times and concrete jungles.
For ages 14 and up.
Performance PLAY DATE
5 Nov, Sat 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM | 5 Nov, Sat 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | FREE
Unfold mysteries of Prince Rama and Sita as ACT 3 International presents one of
the most popular ancient epics in Asian literature. Find out if good triumphs over
evil.
For ages 4 and above. This session is co-presented with the Asian Civilisations
Museum as part of Saturdays@ACM.
FYNN JAMAL: MY CHOICE TO ADOPT
5 Nov, Sat 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | The Arts House, Play Den | FREE
Moderated by: Andrea Yee
Rising Malaysian star, Fynn Jamal, is a writer, singer, educator and, ultimately, a
mother. Her road to becoming one was paved with long waiting lists and heartbreaking arrangements that fell through. Come listen to how she overcame these
obstacles and the blessings that arose from this journey.
For all families and those who are waiting, as Fynn once was.
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Panel BATTLE OF THE HEROES
5 Nov, Sat 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | FREE
Empress Lawn, SWF3 Tent
What happens when Ezra Mason (The Illuminae Files), Peeta Mellark (The Hunger
Games), Tobias Eaton aka Four (Divergent) and Jae (RunHideSeek) face-off? Join
us and fight it out in this battle of words and wit and crown your favourite male
characters!
For ages 14 and up.
Workshop DRAW YOUR DAILY DIARIES
5 Nov, Sat 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM | Asian Civilisations Museum, Discovery Room |
SOLD OUT
Featuring: Gemma Correll
Live your days with more colour and creativity in this workshop by Gemma
Correll. The illustrator behind the Daily Diaries series, Gemma is also the brains
(and hand) behind titles such as A Pug’s Guide to Etiquette, It’s A Punderful
Life and Doodling for Book Lovers. Leave with a cool drawing of a day in your life
that makes even the mundane look life-changing.
For ages 13 and up.
Reading EAST-WEST EXPRESS I: A READING SERIES
5 Nov, Sat 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Asian Civilisations Museum, Shaw Foyer | FREE
Featuring: Jacqueline Harvey, Gareth P Jones, Ang Thiam Poh, Jumaini Ariff,
David Seow
Hosted by: Rilla Melati Bahri
Hi, boys and girls, Mums and Dads! Don't miss this multi-lingual session with your
favourite authors from lands far and near who will read some of their stories to
you. This is the start of our international, multi-lingual readings for kids and
parents.
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6 November
Performance SWF POP-SICLE: STEAMPUNK PIRATES AND NINJA MEERKATS
6 Nov, Sun 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM | Asian Civilisations Museum, Shaw Foyer |
FREE
Featuring: Gareth P Jones
It's SWF POP-sicle, our pop-up series for kids! Don't miss this musical performance
by children's author Gareth P Jones who will dress up with a top hat and deliver
pirate cheers and Ninja Meerkat raps. Come along and join the singing and
dancing!
For ages 4 and up
Workshop A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO BUILDING CHARACTER(S)
6 Nov, Sun 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | The Arts House, Living Room | SOLD OUT
Featuring: Jacqueline Harvey
Uncover what makes a great character in this workshop led by award-winning
author, Jacqueline Harvey. Gain a better understanding of the roles heroes,
villains, sidekicks and everyone in between play and how they can transform your
stories. Budding writers (which is to say, everyone) will also explore and explore
different ideas and writing styles.
For 10 – 12 year olds.
Workshop DADDY BOOGIE-WOOGIE
6 Nov, Sun 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Empress Lawn, SWF3 Tent | SESSION IS FULL
Featuring: Katie Van Camp
Calling all Daddies! Time to get into the groove and show off your dance moves
with your little ones. Bond with your sons and daughters in this jam session. (Hey
Mums, you can join us too!)
For ages 2 to 4.
Craft CRAFT TIME WITH SAB AND FRIENDS: MONSTER TO 'SAYANG' I
6 Nov, Sun 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM | Asian Civilisations Museum, Lobby | FREE
From Sesame Street to Monsters, Inc, monsters can be loveable! Let your
imagination run wild and build a kooky and creative monster to sayang. Join Sab
& Friends in this crafty session to put together your very own monster to take
home.
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Storytelling THE AMAZING SARONG PARTY
6 Nov, Sun 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM | Asian Civilisations Museum, Shaw Foyer | FREE
Featuring: Quek Hong Shin
You'll be amazed by how a simple prop like a sarong can inspire endless stories.
Join graphic designer-illustrator Quek Hong Shin who will demonstrate how
everyone can relive the good ol' kampung days using a simple piece of cloth.
For ages 4-6. Kids, bring your parents!
ILLUSTRATORS’ BATTLE I: GEMMA CORRELL VS STEPHANIE WONG — DRAW
YOUR PENCILS!
6 Nov, Sun 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Empress Lawn, SWF3 Tent| FREE
Hosted by: Moof
Get ready for the festival's first-ever battle — on paper, that is. Illustrators
Gemma Correll and Stephanie Wong will draw their pencils (or pens or markers)
and go head-to-head in this face-off. You can contribute ideas and your vote will
decide who wins!
Workshop THE DARK SIDE OF POETRY
6 Nov, Sun 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM | The Arts House, Living Room | FREE
http://darkside.peatix.com/
Featuring: Christina Sng
Enter the world of the supernatural and be inspired by poet, writer and artist,
Christina Sng as she equips you with spine-tingling similes and eerie imagery to
create your own horror poetry. Not for the faint of heart.
For ages 14 and up.
Craft CRAFT TIME WITH SAB AND FRIENDS: DREAMCATCHERS I
6 Nov, Sun 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM | Asian Civilisations Museum, Lobby | FREE
Dreamcatchers are hung above beds to trap bad dreams and only let good
thoughts through. When the sun rises, all bad dreams just disappear. Design and
make your own dreamcatcher for sweet dreams and restful sleep with Sab &
Friends.
Panel ATIA ABAWI AND MAMLE KABU: ON PRIVILEGE, LOSS AND LOVE
THROUGH TEENAGE EYES
6 Nov, Sun 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Empress Lawn, SWF3 Tent | FREE
If you’ve been quick to dismiss teenagers as moody and brooding, it’s time to
reconsider their strengths. The Secret Sky tells the tale of two teenagers growing
up and making tough choices in conflict-ridden Afghanistan; and The Kaya Girl is a
story of unlikely friendship between two youths from different parts of Ghanaian
society. Join authors, Atia and Mamle, for an incisive look at perspectives and will
power.
For ages 13 and up.
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Bercerita TIGA, DUA, SATU, ZOOM!
6 Nov, Sun 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM | Asian Civilisations Museum, Shaw Foyer | FREE
Featuring: Jumaini Ariff
Seven-year-old Rara is fascinated by the moon and hopes to travel there one
day. Help Rara build her space shuttle out of knick-knacks from her
Grandmother’s house. Join Aunty Ju (aka Jumaini Ariff) as she blasts off into space
with Rara, Rara’s grandmother and you. You’ll get to make your own origami
space shuttle during the accompanying craft session.
This session is in English and Malay. For ages 4 to 8.
JACQUELINE HARVEY & ADELINE FOO: WHEN ALICE-MIRANDA MEETS AMOS
LEE
6 Nov, Sun 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Empress Lawn, SWF3 Tent | FREE
What happens when two popular fictional characters—plucky Alice-Miranda and
funny boy Amos Lee—collide? Find out when their creators, Jacqueline Harvey
and Adeline Foo, meet in person to chat about their characters’ exciting
adventures and the world of children’s literature in general.
For ages 7 to 12.
Bercerita SAYA SEEKOR HARIMAU | I AM A TIGER
6 Nov, Sun 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM | Asian Civilisations Museum, Shaw Foyer | FREE
Featuring: Nur-El-Hudaa
Let Nur-El-Hudaa, publications executive with Singapore Malay publisher Pustaka
Nasional, transport you to the wonderful world of big cats in this roaring
storytelling session. Learn how to make paper fans with feline faces during the
event, and transform yourself into a tiger in the jungle.
This session is in English and Malay. For ages 4 to 8.
KUIK SHIAO-YIN: TUITION NATION
6 Nov, Sun 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | The Arts House, Chamber | FREE
Is tuition the only way to get ahead in Singapore? Nominated Member of
Parliament, Kuik Shiao-Yin, shares her views on the culture of 'kiasuism', the value
of tuition, and why it's important to develop social awareness in youths.
For parents wanting to do things differently.
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12 November
Storytelling BUILD A GIANT COOKIE-SNATCHING ROBOT II
12 Nov, Sat 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM | Asian Civilisations Museum, Shaw Foyer |
FREE
Featuring: Katie Van Camp
Older kiddos, it’s your turn to create the gigantic CookieBot with author Katie Van
Camp! Remember to bring baubles, yarns, cereal boxes, and other similar
household materials, to contribute to the project.
For ages 4 to 6. Kids, bring your parents - this session involves craft!
ADELINE FOO AND STEPHANIE WONG PRESENT WEIRD AND WONDERFUL
CREATURES
12 Nov, Sat 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Empress Lawn, SWF3 Tent | FREE
Explore the jungles of Sarawak and venture into the Australian wilderness from
the bestselling Amos Lee travel diaries. Discover fascinating facts about weird and
wonderful animals with author Adeline Foo and illustrator Stephanie Wong as
your trusty guides. You will also create your very own animal masks to join this
wild jungle adventure.
For ages 8 and up.
Classroom Series HELP SAVE THE ANIMALS
12 Nov, Sat 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Empress Lawn, SWF3 Tent | FREE
Kids, be a superhero and help save Orangutan, Elephant, Tiger, Turtle and
Rhinoceros from becoming extinct! Learn the facts and threats to their species and
become more aware of the impact we have on our animal friends. Make a craft
panda headband and play the tiger habitat conservation game at this session led
by WWF Singapore.
For ages 7 to 12.
Storytelling AMMA, TELL ME ABOUT HANUMAN AND KRISHNA!
12 Nov, Sat 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | Asian Civilisations Museum, Shaw Foyer |
FREE
Featuring: Bhakti Mathur
Indian mythology comes alive in this storytelling session by New Delhi-born author,
Bhakti Mathur. From her Amma, Tell Me series, she will regale you with fascinating
stories about Hindu gods Hanuman and Krishna. Come pick up cultural tidbits you
might never have known.
This session is in English. For ages 4 to 6.
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Craft CRAFT TIME WITH DOTTIESHOP: THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR II
12 Nov, Sat 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM | Asian Civilisations Museum, Lobby | FREE
Take a break at our craft corner as mummy blogger and crafts lady Dorothea
Chow aka Dottieshop brings Eric Carle's picture book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar,
to life. Participants will make their very own butterflies.
DAVID SEOW: SAM, SEBBIE AND DI-DI-DI
12 Nov, Sat 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Empress Lawn, SWF3 Tent | FREE
David Seow has published more than 35 children's books. His latest book, A Royal
Adventure, is based on Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and the adorable Prince
George and Princess Charlotte. Meet the author, hear about his celebrity
encounters, and find out where he gets his ideas from!
For ages 7 to 9.
Storytelling லூலூவும் எலியும் LULU AND THE MOUSE
12 Nov, Sat 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM | Asian Civilisations Museum, Shaw Foyer | Free
Featuring: Malarvele Ilangovan
Cats and mice don’t get along — until now that is! Find out how this age-old
rivalry was forgotten in Malarvele Ilangovan's whimsical tale. Enjoy colouring in
the activity sheets that will be provided during the session, and bring Lulu and her
mousy friend to life!
This session is in Tamil and English. For ages 4 to 8.
Craft CRAFT TIME WITH DOTTIESHOP: THE RAINBOW FISH II
12 Nov, Sat 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM | Asian Civilisations Museum, Lobby | FREE
Swim on down to the craft corner and make your very own Rainbow Fish. Inspired
by the book, The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister, mummy blogger and crafts lady
Dorothea Chow aka Dottieshop will bring children through the process of creating
their own fish and lead them to understand the value of sharing.
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Workshop TOP SECRET: HOW TO WRITE A DIARY PEOPLE WANT TO READ
12 Nov, Sat 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | The Arts House, Living Room | SESSION IS FULL
Featuring: Leila Rasheed
Your secret diary could be a future bestseller. Learn how use your diaries as early
practice for page-turning novels in this workshop by Leila Rasheed. Author of
the Bathsheba Clarice de Trop's Diary series, Leila will guide you through creative
writing basics, from developing characters to building up storylines.
For ages 8 to 11.
Storytelling வழங்கும் கிடைக்குமா? CAN WE...? by NILAASOL
12 Nov, Sat 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Asian Civilisations Museum, Shaw Foyer | FREE
Featuring: Nilaasol
Explore the underwater world with storytellers Janaki and Nanthini whose fictional
character, Ria, will take you on a nautical adventure. Be introduced to one of the
five books under the newly published series Kidaikumma?, published by NilaaSol.
This session is in English and Tamil. For ages 4 to 8.
Workshop SPICES HAVE SUPERPOWERS!
12 Nov, Sat 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Empress Lawn, SWF3 Tent | $10 (Tickets from
http://spices.peatix.com/)
Featuring: Namita Moolani Mehra, Heetal Dattani Joshi
Spices are magical, mysterious and enticing but did you know they have
superpowers too? Join Namita and Heetal as they take you on a spicy adventure
through storytelling and a hands-on spice blend creation experience. Materials
will be provided and you’ll each take home a spice blend to cook with. This
session is perfect for picky and not-so-picky eaters.
For ages 3 to 6. Kids, bring your parents!
Craft CRAFT TIME WITH DOTTIESHOP: GOOD DINOSAUR
12 Nov, Sat 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM | Asian Civilisations Museum, Lobby | FREE
What if dinosaurs still walked the earth? Mummy blogger and crafts lady
Dorothea Chow aka Dottieshop explores the possibility through a dinosaur craft
activity. Will it be a Brontosaurus, a Brachiosaurus or a T-Rex? Come and find out
for yourself!
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Storytelling SYMPHONY IN ‘P’: A STORYTELLING CONCERT IN PAJAMAS
12 Nov, Sat 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Asian Civilisations Museum, Shaw Foyer | FREE
Featuring: Rachel Tey, Joseph Tey
It’s way past 3pm, but Belle Marie and friends are still in their pyjamas—and
trapped in the magical land of Belzerac! Held captive by The Musicians, someone
needs to break the cycle of never-ending music before it’s too late. Kids, come in
your pyjamas to attend a concert like no other! Limited edition merchandise will
be given away to a few lucky pyjama-clad cuties.
For ages 7 to 12.
Reading EAST-WEST EXPRESS II: A READING SERIES
12 Nov, Sat 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Empress Lawn, SWF3 Tent | FREE
Featuring: Bhakti Mathur, Peter Lerangis, Jonathan Friesen, Malarvele Ilangovan
Hosted by: AJ Low
Hi, boys and girls, mums and dads! It’s the second session of our exciting reading
series. Let these writers’ voices transport you to different countries, and even
different worlds, as we celebrate the magic of fiction.
Workshop WORLD WITHOUT WORDS
12 Nov, Sat 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM | The Arts House, Living Room | SESSION IS FULL
Featuring: Mark Pett
You don't always need words to tell a story. Learn from Mark Pett, the US
illustrator famous for Lizard From The Park,The Girl and The Bicycle and The Boy
and the Airplane. He will teach you how to create your own magical tale through
pictures.
For ages 10 and up.
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13 November
Classroom Series GROW FOOD IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD!
13 Nov, Sun 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Asian Civilisations Museum, Shaw Foyer |
FREE
Featuring: Bjorn Low
Go green in this session with Edible Garden City, champions of the Grow Your
Own Food movement in land-scarce and import-dependent Singapore. Edible
Garden City will teach you how to grow plants (and create a forest!) in your
backyard/corridor. A must-attend event for everyone keen to connect to nature
and support the environment.
Workshop TWIRL WORLD
13 Nov, Sun 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM | Empress Lawn, SWF3 Tent | FREE
Featuring: Katie Van Camp
Let your body do the talkin' – be a tree, the wind, a bird, whatever you want to
be! Feel free to express yourself in this fun, creative-movement workshop.
For ages 4 to 6.
THE SEVEN WONDERS OF PETER LERANGIS
13 Nov, Sun 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | The Arts House, Play Den | FREE
Moderated by: Adeline Foo
Rescue missions? Ancient secrets? Yes, please! Catch Peter Lerangis—author of
the New York Times bestselling series,Seven Wonders— at the Festival. He will tell
you everything you ever wanted to know, from his experience ghost-writing books
for The Hardy Boys and Babysitters Club, to how he got Rick Riordan, author of
the Percy Jackson series, hooked on his books.
For ages 7 and up.
CRAFT TIME WITH SAB AND FRIENDS: MONSTER TO 'SAYANG' II
13 Nov, Sun 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM | Asian Civilisations Museum, Lobby | FREE
Did you miss the first monster craft session? Don’t worry! Sab & Friends are back
to help you create your own monster friend, just like Sully from Monsters, Inc. Drop
by the museum for this crafty event full of monster mayhem.
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ILLUSTRATORS’ BATTLE II: MARK PETT VS DAREL SEOW — DRAW YOUR
PENCILS!
13 Nov, Sun 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Empress Lawn, SWF3 Tent | FREE
Hosted by: Moof
Fear not if you missed the first illustrators’ battle! This weekend, Mark Pett and
Darel Seow will take their turn to duel to the end. You’ll get to suggest challenges
and decide who the last man standing will be.
For ages 4 and up.
Storytelling SQUIRKY’S SPACE ADVENTURE
13 Nov, Sun 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM | Asian Civilisations Museum, Shaw Foyer |
FREE
Welcome to Melanie Lee's world of The Adventures of Squirky the Alien. Join
Squirky on his outer space journey through immersive storytelling and art jamming.
At the end of the session, you’ll each receive a spaceship to use for your next
adventure in outer space.
For ages 3 to 6.
Storytelling GRANDMA'S EIGHTIETH BIRTHDAY
13 Nov, Sun 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM | Asian Civilisations Museum, Shaw Foyer | FREE
Featuring: Pauline Loh, Ma Hong
A multi-generation, bilingual session for kids, parents and grandparents! Get in
touch with your roots as Pauline Loh and Mahong tell the story of Nai Nai, with the
whole family gathered together to celebrate Grandma's 80th birthday.
This session is in English and Mandarin. For ages 4 to 8.
Craft CRAFT TIME WITH SAB AND FRIENDS: DREAMCATCHERS II
13 Nov, Sun 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM | Asian Civilisations Museum, Lobby | FREE
Design and make your own dreamcatcher for sweet dreams and restful sleep with
Sab & Friends. If you didn’t make it for the first session, here’s a second chance to
welcome good dreams with your personal hand-made dreamcatcher.
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Workshop LEGO STOP-MOTION FILMMAKING PLAYSHOP
13 Nov, Sun 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | The Arts House, Living Room | SOLD OUT
Featuring: Paperplane
Who doesn't love LEGO? Bring your favourite LEGO characters to life in this stopmotion animation ‘playshop’ by creating a one-minute animation film. This could
be the start of your own version of The Lego Movie! Materials will be provided,
including a thumb drive for you to bring home a copy of your film clip.
For ages 14 and up.
Storytelling DING-DONG… WHO’S AT THE DOOR?
13 Nov, Sun 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM | Asian Civilisations Museum, Shaw Foyer |
SESSION IS FULL
Come meet author Ang Thiam Poh and see who (or what) awaits Baby Bear in his
picture book, Who’s At The Door? You can dress up and be part of this mash-up
of your favourite fairy tales — costumes will be provided!
This session is in English and Mandarin. For ages 7 to 9.
HOW I COPED WITH AN EATING DISORDER
13 Nov, Sun 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | FREE
Empress Lawn, SWF3 Tent | Featuring: Rachel Tey
Young people today are bombarded by unrealistic expectations about their
looks, especially weight and body shape; many develop eating disorders as a
result. Rachel Tey shares her own struggle with an eating disorder, her
determination to recover and how the experience inspired her to pen her first
children’s book, Tea in Pajamas.
For ages 12 and up.
Panel IS LITERATURE FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS OVERLY GENDERED?
13 Nov, Sun 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | The Arts House, Chamber | FREE
Featuring: Peter Lerangis, Leila Rasheed, AJ Low
From book jacket designs to publicity materials to content, a large amount of
Young Adult and children’s literature pointedly targets a certain gender. Is the
gender bias simply for the ease of marketing? Or is this an industry blind spot?
Authors Peter Lerangis, Leila Rasheed and AJ Low discuss the phenomenon.
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WRITE THIS WAY: A GUIDE FOR TEENS BY TEENS
13 Nov, Sun 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Empress Lawn, SWF3 Tent | FREE
Featuring: Aisyah Lyana, Arati Anand,
Lesley-Anne Tan, Ashley Koh
From zombies to friendship to adventure, do you have ideas and stories shelved
away? Do you want to bring your writing beyond fan fiction pages? Join writers
Aisyah Lyana, Arati Anand, Ashley Koh and Lesley-Anne Tan as they trade tips on
writing what inspires them to write and how they balance writing fiction with
preparing for exams.
For ages 13 and up.
B3: BELIA.BAHASA.BUDAYA
13 Nov, Sun 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Asian Civilisations Museum, River Room | FREE
Nusantara Arts is a creative collective that aspires to set literary texts to music.
Come enjoy original works from the eight winners of the inaugural competition,
Belia.Bahasa.Budaya (Youth.Language.Culture). Four of the original works will be
read by the winners and four will be performed by Nusantara Arts. Come
experience the works expressed in two different formats, where each experience
is indeed a unique one.
For ages 12 and up.
This session is co-presented with Nusantara Arts and is in Malay
Panel NO ONE SHOULD FEEL ALONE: WRITING ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH IN
YOUTHS
13 Nov, Sun 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | The Arts House, Chamber | FREE
Featuring: Jonathan Friesen, Haresh Sharma
Jonathan Friesen, award-winning author of Young Adult novels that touch on
anxiety and dissociative identity disorder, chats with playwright Haresh Sharma,
who addresses schizophrenia and depression in his ‘O’-Level text, Off
Centre. Together they discuss mental health from the (relative) safety of their
fictional characters; why they chose such a tough topic and how they did their
research.
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Map of SWF Venues
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