30 Oct 2022 | 11:30 - 12:30 |
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Southeast Asia’s publishing scene continues to grow and evolve, but not without its unique challenges. For a region with such immensely rich cultures, histories, and languages, its many locally-celebrated writers and works often struggle to receive recognition on the international stage. These speakers discuss the importance of sharing Southeast Asia’s emerging voices with the world.
Penerbitan Asia Tenggara terus tumbuh dan berkembang, begitu pula dengan tantangan-tantangan uniknya. Untuk wilayah dengan budaya, sejarah, dan bahasa yang sangat kaya, banyak penulis dengan karya terkenalnya sering berjuang untuk mendapatkan pengakuan di panggung internasional. Para pembicara membahas betapa pentingnya berbagi suara-suara baru Asia Tenggara ke penjuru dunia.
Ditta Sekar Campaka started her career in the publishing world in 2009, as a promotional staff at Bentang Pustaka. In 2016-2019 she was actively involved in the National Book Committee …
Kristen Vida Alfaro is Editor and Managing Director for Tilted Axis Press. A writer and organizer, she headed the union and anti-racism organization at Barbican. This work explains how she …
Arin Alycia Fong writes fiction, nonfiction and poetry and is the Senior Editor at Ethos Books based in Singapore. She has a Master of Arts (MA) in Creative Writing from …
Working with a young and dynamic crew, Ng Kah Gay focuses on making books and supporting an environment for literature, the arts, and culture. Ng Kah Gay wants to build …
Kick-start your Festival day with Balinese treats and coffee while learning the basics of Basa Bali with the team from Cinta Bahasa. Learn key greetings, the dos, and don’ts, as …
Laura Jean McKay, Norman Erikson Pasaribu, and Sequoia Nagamatsu explore the power of speculative fiction to educate and influence our behavior by ultimately posing the “what if?” question through their …
Bloodrust and other stories craft frank depictions of family, mental health, youth, aging, love, and lust that speak to the fragility of life, and to the dangerous games we play …