AFCC 2024 - Lectures

The Asian Festival of Children's Content (AFCC) returns for its 15th edition in-person from 23 - 26 May 2024, taking on the theme of "Curiosity".

Curiosity drives exploration, innovation and the imagination. It can open up possibilities, expand one's worldview and spur children to embark on a path of discovery. How can we nurture a child's curiosity through books and encourage them to explore the world around them? How can modern technologies be harnessed to cultivate children's curiosity and engagement in reading? In what ways can cultural diversity be shown in stories and works from Southeast Asia and Asia, that can shape children's curiosity and develop a sense of the self?

We are proud to present the AFCC 2024 Lectures, featuring renowned writers and illustrators such as Baek Heena, Emila Yusof, Andrea Wang and Zhou Jianxin, sharing on their craft and creative process.

You can purchase a Festival Pass, which will allow you access to all programmes, including lectures.

For more information and programme updates on the festival, please visit

For purchase of AFCC Festival Passes, please visit here.

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Ticketing Information:

Baek Heena: Storytelling Through Miniature Worlds*
Date: 26 May 2024
Time: 10.30am - 12pm
Venue: CTPL Programme Room 1

Since her first book, 2020 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award winner Baek Heena has continually captivated audiences with her innovative storytelling style. Her picture books are miniature worlds, created out of diverse materials that set the stage for the characters to tell their stories.
Join in this lecture where she will delve into how she uses techniques from film animation, sculptural and lighting design to bring depth and complexity to her works.
This session will be in Korean and English.

*programme information indicated at point of publishing is up to date.

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Cancellation:

Once sold, tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.

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About The Asian Festival of Children’s Content (AFCC):

AFCC is an annual festival that celebrates and aims to promote the creation, development, and appreciation of quality Asian content for children and young adults. Organised by the Singapore Book Council, the festival comprises presentations, panels, masterclasses, lectures and workshops, for literary practitioners and enthusiasts alike. It is a unique event in Asia that provides an opportunity for academics, writers, illustrators, editors, publishers, agents, distributors, parents, teachers, and librarians to meet, learn, hone their craft, and develop cross-cultural collaborations.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

National Library / Lee Kong Chian Reference Library, 100 Victoria Street, Singapore, Singapore