The invitation to speak at this forum came as a surprise, for I've never participated in an event at the Malay Heritage Centre before. It looks to be a different crowd from the one I've encountered before, but we'll see.
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As part of the National Reading Movement, this year's Read! Fest centres around the theme of happiness. Happiness is arguably something we all seek; what constitutes happiness and whether we can truly attain it are separate matters. Be that as it may, the question of happiness, then, becomes more complex when we talk about happiness in writing. Is it harder to write about happiness than sadness?
This is where I jump in. Join me and fellow Singapore Literature Prize nominees Charmaine Chan & Nuraliah Norasid as we discuss creating literary works in the (elusive) pursuit of happiness. Because this is also a Singapore Literature Prize event, we'll also be sharing our experiences writing our shortlisted books—which in my case is Bitter Punch. Event Details Date: 19 July 2018 (Thu) Time: 7.00pm–8.30pm Venue: Programme Zone, Basement 1, Central Public Library Click here to register. Admission's free! For the uninitiated, literary panels are intimidating. Is there a code of conduct from some mailing list that you aren't subscribed to? Is your question serious enough? Are there OB markers? Will the audience judge? What about that woman who's furiously scribbling away? Why isn't she smiling? There is an uncomfortable wedge between you and the panelists on stage, all the more palpable when you raise an intrepid hand or clear your throat over the microphone. Should you ask writers about their pet(s), writing quirks, curious rituals or even beverage of choice?
The theme for this year's Singapore Writers Festival is Sayang, a Malay word connoting both love and lost opportunities. I am thrilled to be part of the festivities as a featured author. What's more, I'll be speaking on a subject close to my heart, namely, city living and urban writing.
Event Details Date: 7 Nov 2016 (Mon) Time: 2030– 2130 Venue: Living Room, The Arts House (1 Old Parliament Lane, Singapore 179429) Event Description In writing about the city and its spaces, how do writers create works that capture and transcend the humdrum of everyday life? Join 3 writers as they share their observations of living in a city and the ways that urban architecture and spaces have influenced their works. Click here for more details. You would need a Festival Pass for this event. Get yours here. Why study Literature? Why teach it even? I do not profess to be an authority on teaching Literature, and I certainly do not hold the answer to the knotty conundrum of lacklustre interest in Literature in schools.
However, as a practitioner, teaching students how to appreciate words is a subject close to my heart. I believe Literature education is a domain that even the tiniest voice in the classroom should—and must—have a say in. Join me and other luminaries as we shed some (more) light on teaching Literature here in Singapore! Literally Speaking is a series of 3 panels organised by The Select Centre that explores Literature as it is taught and learnt in Singapore, and its broader implications for a changing society. Click here for more details. Event details Date: 15 March 2016 Time: 7.30pm – 9pm Venue: Centre 42 (42 Waterloo Street, Singapore 187951) Free admission, but do register here. |
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