26 – 29 May 2012

Do you write stories or create illustrations for picture books? Are you a publisher or literary agent looking for the hottest trend in YA novels? Whatever your publishing goals as a writer, or objectives as a teacher of children, the Asian Festival of Children's Content is the place to be, to network and do business with publishing professionals, from first-time authors to seasoned editors.

Come and join us at the 3^rd Asian Festival of Children's Content, 26 - 29 May 2012 at The Arts House, Singapore.

For more information, please go to www.afcc.com.sg.

If you would like to volunteer during the Festival, please email us at afcc@bookcouncil.sg

Check out:
AFCC 2011 (26-28 May 11)
AFCC 2010 (6-9 May 10)

AFCC’s news:
• papertigers.org interviews Mr. Ramachandran
• AFCC 2011: Children's Book Illustrators' Gallery(BIG)

The Asian Children’s Writers and Illustrators Conference (ACWIC) is an event that celebrates children’s books, provides access to children’s literature with Asian content and promotes the writing and publication of Asian children’s books. This conference actively promotes and fosters the exchange of ideas on the global market. ACWIC presented great networking opportunities for established players and budding newcomers alike.

Check out:

ACWIC 2008 (5-7 June 08)
ACWIC 2006 (16-18 Nov 06)
ACWIC 2005 (17-18 Nov 05)

The First -Time Writers & Illustrators Publishing Initiative is an Initiative by the Media Development Authority (MDA) and the National Book Development Council of Singapore (NBDCS) to nurture talents in the publishing industry. The Initiative is targeted at assisting the publication of new works by unpublished local writers and/or illustrators.

Check out:

• FTWIPI 2009
• FTWIPI 2008
• News Release for FTWIPI 2006 (PDF)
• Books Published in 2006-2008 (PDF)
• Books Published in 2009 (PDF)

Articles on FTWIPI's recipients:
• Bunny Finds The Right Stuff by Emily Lim wins IPPY
   Silver Metal 2010
• MuseTalk with Adeline Foo, National Heritage Board,
  Apr-June 2010 (PDF)

Also check out IGNITE! the Graphic Novel Initiative