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 …
Storytelling offers a glimpse into the triumph and tragedy of individual lives affected by migration. Our authors explore the journeys people take to create new lives and opportunities. What do …
As we celebrate the growing rise in diverse stories and representation on bookshelves around the world, it remains important to acknowledge how far the literary industry has left to go. …
Can re-telling narratives change our understanding of contemporary Indonesian history? Peter Carey, Eko Darmoko, and Max Lane discuss why the analysis of the longest period of Indonesian history, the New …