Farwiza Farhan is an Indonesian forest conservationist dedicated to safeguarding the Leuser Ecosystem in Sumatra, Indonesia—the last sanctuary where rhinos, tigers, elephants, and orangutans thrive in the wild. She firmly …
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Behrouz Boochani is an Associate Professor and a renowned Kurdish-Iranian writer, journalist, scholar, cultural advocate, and filmmaker. He is a regular contributor to publications such as The Guardian, The Saturday …
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Wade Davis is a renowned Professor of Anthropology and the BC Leadership Chair in Cultures and Ecosystems at Risk at the University of British Columbia. With an impressive collection of …
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Intan Paramaditha is an Indonesian writer and academic; her works of fiction have been translated into English under the titles Apple and Knife as well as The Wandering by Stephen …
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Kathryn Heyman is an acclaimed author of six novels, including Captain Starlight’s Apprentice, and is the recipient of the CAL Author Fellowship, the Wingate, and Southern Arts (UK) Awards. Her …
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Jill Dawson, described by Philip Hoare as Britain’s most consummate historical novelist, is the award-winning author of 11 novels. She has mentored and taught some of the UK’s best-known writers. …
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Louise Doughty, the author of ten novels, including the bestseller Apple Tree Yard, which was adapted for BBC television, is a highly experienced tutor of creative writing. She has given …
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Kate Pullinger, winner of the Governor General’s Literary Award, possesses exceptional skills in writing for both print and digital platforms. With a wealth of knowledge and a deep passion for …
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Vandana Shiva, an internationally renowned environmental thinker and activist, is a prominent leader in the International Forum on Globalisation and the Slow Food Movement. She serves as the director of …
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Shehan Karunatilaka secured the coveted 2022 Booker Prize with his second novel, The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida, affirming his literary prowess. Renowned for his award-winning masterpiece, Chinaman: The Legend …
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We’re excited to introduce Laksmi DeNeefe Suardana as the official Ambassador of Yayasan Mudra Swari Saraswati, the driving force behind the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival and the Ubud Food …
In the lead-up to this year’s Festival, our new Head of International Programming, Hannah Curtis, sat down with us to talk about her new position, the aspirations for the future …
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