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PROGRAMMES 11 NOVEMBER
PANEL: Stories from the Radio
featuring: Han tan juan, elena chia,
yeng Pway ngon
mOderated By: Xu Hui min
Sun 11 nov | 4pm – 5.30pm | FESTIvAL PASS
exhibition gallery 2, Basement, nmS
Rediffusion, like a phoenix, has risen from the ashes. Its
heyday still fresh in the minds of many Singaporeans,
we reflect and retrace the literary and popular stories
from this much-loved cable radio station.
This session is in Mandarin.
座 谈 会 :来 自 空 中 的 故 事
嘉宾:韩山元, 谢芝炫,英培安
主 持人:徐 惠民
Sun 11 nov | 4pm – 5.30pm | 作家节通行证
exhibition gallery 2, Basement, nmS
丽的呼声就像凤凰一样浴火重生。过去的辉煌岁月在
许多新加坡人的脑海中记忆犹新。请跟随我们一起回
顾这家备受人们喜爱的有线广播电台所播出的文学广
播与极受欢迎的故事。
此节目将以中文进行。
PANEL: Peace and Reconciliation through
Literature
featuring: khalil, izzeldin abuelaish, eshkol nevo
mOderated By: asad latif
Sun 11 nov | 4pm – 5pm | FESTIvAL PASS
lecture room, tPm
In times of profound change and turmoil, art and
literature usually get sidelined. However, they can
also play an integral role in bridging differences and
healing. A panel of Middle East writers will share their
experiences of how literature and writing can be used
as tools for peace and reconciliation.
Curated by The Arts House. Eshkol Nevo’s appearance is
supported by the Embassy of Israel.
PANEL: The Life of a Writer
featuring: victoria glendinning, Ovidia yu,
eleanor Wong
mOderated By: kirpal Singh
Sun 11 nov | 4pm – 5pm | FESTIvAL PASS
the Salon, nmS
How did the best writers start out and what was the
artistic vision that guided them? Join this panel to
understand how writers stay true to their vision, the
crossroads they encounter and the compromises they
may have to make along the way.
LITTLE LIT!: An Unusual Princess
featuring: Wu meizhen
Sun 11 nov | 5pm – 6pm | FREE
Big Steps, School of information Systems, Smu
Come for an interactive session with celebrity
children’s writer Wu Meizhen as she reads excerpts
from the original Chinese edition of An Unusual
Princess, accompanied by a guest who will read from
the English edition released just earlier this year. For
ages 9 and up.
This session is in Mandarin.
豆豆文学! 《小公主和矮爸爸》
嘉宾: 伍美珍
十一月十一日, 星期天 | 5pm – 6pm | 入场免费
Big Steps, School of information Systems, Smu
请来听“阳光姐姐”伍美珍说故事!“阳光姐姐”将
与小朋友一同朗读《小公主和矮爸爸》的系列故事,
并与孩子们互动聊天。刚在今年出版的 An Unusual
Princess(英文版),也会在活动上呈现!活动适合9岁
或以上的读者。
此节目将以中文进行。
PANEL: Who Needs the Novel in Singapore?
featuring: O thiam chin, Walter Woon,
chris newson
mOderated By: Peter Schoppert
Sun 11 nov | 5.30pm – 6.30pm | FESTIvAL PASS
glass Hall, Sam
In our fast-paced world of instant gratification, who’s
got time for novels? Join this panel of Singapore
writers and publishers from different camps who
promise new perspectives on this provocative topic!
BRAND NEW BOOKS: The Diary of Amos Lee #4:
Lights, Camera, Superstar! by Adeline Foo
Sun 11 nov | 5.30pm – 6.30pm | FREE
(Registration required)
ilovebooks.com Pavilion, campus green, Smu
Singapore’s favourite toilet diarist is back! Join author
Adeline Foo and illustrator Stephanie Wong as they
share snippets from The Diary of Amos Lee 4 and talk
about the thrills of creating the bestselling young
fiction series. Psst … bring your kids along for the meet
and greet with the author and receive exclusive Amos
Lee memorabilia!
To register, visit www.ilovebooks.com from 22 Oct to
11 Nov 2012.
Presented by www.ilovebooks.com and Epigram Books.
PANEL: New Voices in Singapore Poetry
featuring: theophilus kwek, nicholas liu,
tao Zong Wang, grace chua
mOderated By: Heng Siok tian
Sun 11 nov | 5.30pm – 6.30pm | FESTIvAL PASS
lecture room, tPm
Singapore’s poetry scene is thriving, full of livewire
performers and thoughtful writers. Check out these
new voices and discover how they look afresh at life on
this island and beyond our shores.
PANEL: My Book is Studied in Schools!
featuring: gwee li Sui, Haresh Sharma,
Boey kim cheng
mOderated By: jennifer crawford
Sun 11 nov | 5.30pm – 6.30pm | FESTIvAL PASS
the Salon, nmS
Singapore writers talk about their works studied as
texts – is this the ultimate canonical nod? Who are the
canon’s gatekeepers anyway? This panel discusses
how students have responded to their works, and
whether literature homework and exams snuff out – or
stimulate – interest in reading and creative writing.
CLOSING DEBATE: Sinking Roots Here is Little
More Than Shopping and Eating
mOderated By: gene tan
SPeakerS: adrian tan, gwee li Sui, lye kah cheong,
neil Humphreys, Ovidia yu, Zizi azah
Sun 11 nov | 7pm – 9pm | FREE
ilovebooks.com Pavilion, campus green, Smu
The popular SWF Closing Debate is back. This time,
two teams of literary luminaries and friends debate
the very topical motion: ‘Sinking roots here is little
more than shopping and eating’. Evidently, this raises
the issue of what the Singapore identity is all about
and what makes us call this little red dot home. Join
us for side-splitting, tongue-in-cheek, possibly
illogical arguments that will end the Festival on an
irreverent high.
OFF THE PAGE: Escape from the Underground
Vault of Secrets
Sun 11 nov | 7.30pm – 8.30pm | FREE
(Registration required)
nlB
The underground vault of secrets contains the
answers to all mysteries known to man. Can you find
your way back into the light? Or be forever trapped
in a labyrinth of shelves? Combine forces with three
other swashbuckling adventurers to collect clues
and solve literary riddles that will lead you out of the
vault. But beware of the dangers that lurk between
the stacks – you and your team will need to work fast
before they find you.
Recommended for those aged 18 and above. Please wear
comfortable attire and shoes. Please register your team of
4 with lynn_koh@nlb.gov.sg (Only 32 spaces available).
In collaboration with the National Library Board.
OFF THE PAGE: Jonathan Meur
Sun 11 nov | 8.30pm – 9pm | FREE
festival Pavilion, campus green, Smu
Jonathan’s music reflects his roots in France and
Mauritius. His songs tell the stories of unpredictable
Aquarians, accident-prone daredevils and skilled
heart menders, among other characters. His folk-pop
style has been likened to Sufjan Stevens, Kings of
Convenience and Regina Spektor.
SWF Noobs*,
check this out!
First time to the Fest? Feel a
little overwhelmed? No worries,
here are some panels we recommend – lighthearted,
with fresh insights and probably a
good laugh thrown in too!
• Panel: lip-Smacking, finger-licking good
Writing! | pg 27
• Panel: you can Write too! | pg 38
• Panel: up and coming | pg 29
• Panel: Writing gleefully | pg 25
• meet tHe autHOr: mick foley | pg 24
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*Newbies
SWF 2012