About this Event
Important Notice
This programme/event is open to members of the National Library Board, Singapore. Please ensure you have your myLibrary username on hand before proceeding with the registration. If you do not have a myLibrary username, you can create one here: https://account.nlb.gov.sg/.
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About the Programme
Join us at the "Finding Qiqi" book launch where you get on a whimsical journey to find Qiqi, rediscover the "Cowherd and Weaver Girl" classic, and bring back Qixi Festival! Besides children's storytelling, you get a rare opportunity "behind-the-scenes" with the illustrator and author, as well as take photos with our life-size magpie mascot Qiqi.
This family-friendly event, conducted in English, promises fun for parents and children alike.
Speakers
Lynn Wong is the founder of Qixi Fest, an initiative to revive and reimagine the "Wish upon the Stars" festival which was once grander than Chinese New Year but disappeared for more than half a century in Singapore. Well-recognised for her dedication and innovative efforts to preserve and promote Chinese heritage in Singapore, her accolades include being a Singaporean of the Year finalist, Ten Outstanding Young Persons Honouree of Cultural Achievement, and the inaugural Outstanding Clan Youth Awardee.
Chloe Chang created Qiqi, the mascot of Qixi Fest which made its debut in 2023. She was recently honoured as the Illustrator of the Year at first Singapore Children’s Book Festival 2024. Before she became a full-time freelance illustrator five years ago, she was a storyboard artist at a creative agency and a lead character designer at an animation facility. Since then, she has more than 20 children’s books published locally and overseas.
This programme is jointly organized by National Library Board and Bridging Generations.
Please note the following:
- Each ticket admits 1 person only.
- Young children should be accompanied by an adult. Parents should register separately for themselves and their children.
- NLB reserves the right to deny entry to participants who do not abide by the ground rules.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
library@chinatown - Programme Zone, 133 New Bridge Road Chinatown Point #04-12, Singapore, Singapore
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