★★★★☆ Book Review: Yellow Man – Lee Wen, the Artist Who Dared by Chan Li Shan and Weng Pixin

Endearing picture book tells the inspiring story of the late Lee Wen. The death of pioneering artist Lee Wen in 2019 sent a wave of grief across the local visual arts scene, with artists, curators and friends mourning the loss of one of our most prominent artistic figures, known for his Yellow Man series, and his uncanny yet striking performance art works. In the latest … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Book Review: Yellow Man – Lee Wen, the Artist Who Dared by Chan Li Shan and Weng Pixin

Preview: Singapore Writers Festival 2021 – Guilty Pleasures

Do you feel like you have to slip a saucy novel between the covers of something less…salacious? Ever quickly switch tabs when reading fanfic of forbidden ships of your favourite television show? This year, Singapore Writers Festival (SWF) wants you to embrace it all, and be proud of your Guilty Pleasures. Presented by Presented by Arts House Limited (AHL) and commissioned by the National Arts … Continue reading Preview: Singapore Writers Festival 2021 – Guilty Pleasures

By The Book: Epigram Bookshop pop-up features new partnerships with local brands

Following the temporary closure of the Huggs-Epigram Coffee Bookshop, Epigram Bookshop is opening a 5-month pop-up store at 267 Beach Road, Singapore 199545. Open daily (except public holidays) from 11am to 10pm, the pop-up store was crafted together with The Lo & Behold Group, in their Looksee Looksee space. “Epigram Books is grateful to The Lo & Behold Group for offering us this space, especially … Continue reading By The Book: Epigram Bookshop pop-up features new partnerships with local brands

★★★☆☆ Book Review: Uncle Daniel’s Favourite Colour by Far’ain Jaafar and Nisa’ Tuzzakirah

An introduction to synaesthesia and the many ways one can experience ‘sight’. Talking to disabled individuals can feel a little scary, with the fear that one might accidentally seem insensitive and commit some kind of social faux pas when we speak to them about ‘normal’ experiences. That’s a big reason behind Yusuf’s hesitation when he’s assigned to find out about his family’s favourite colours, and … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Book Review: Uncle Daniel’s Favourite Colour by Far’ain Jaafar and Nisa’ Tuzzakirah

★★★★☆ Book Review: Let’s Not Talk Anymore by Weng Pixin

The pains of being a teenage girl, illustrated through five generations. It’s always a joy to see a Singaporean author picked up by an international publisher, especially one as renowned as Canadian company Drawn & Quarterly. And in many ways, Weng Pixin’s unique art style and semi-autobiographical/historical graphic novel Let’s Not Talk Anymore fits the brand perfectly. In a unique and ambitious narrative, Pixin tells … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Book Review: Let’s Not Talk Anymore by Weng Pixin

★★★☆☆ Book Review: The Woodsman by Elvin Ching

Action-packed supernatural horror comic leaves you thrilled. With its dark and foreboding cover art, bloody title font, and brooding protagonist, The Woodsman already reeks of the supernatural before even flipping open its pages. Written and illustrated by Elvin Ching, the new graphic novel’s plot is simple – when a man inadvertently stumbling upon demonic beasts in the woods, he unleashes an army of eldritch horrors, … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Book Review: The Woodsman by Elvin Ching

★★★☆☆ Book Review: Just A Little Mynah – Makan Mischief by Evelyn Sue Wong and Dhanendra Poedjono

Multilingual adventures exploring Singapore’s multicultural cuisine. If she actually had opposable thumbs, Little Mynah could well be a food blogger, with her comprehensive knowledge of Singaporean culture and cuisine. Our fine-feathered friend returns for a second outing following her debut, this time introducing two of her human friends, Jay and Jen, to the seemingly endless varieties of food available at a hawker centre, when they … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Book Review: Just A Little Mynah – Makan Mischief by Evelyn Sue Wong and Dhanendra Poedjono

★★★★☆ Book Review: What If The Wind Tears My Kite? by Adia Tay

Learning to cope with letting go. Once there was a boy who lived all alone on a hill. Then one day, he found a kite, and everything changed.  As with most children’s books, Adia Tay’s What if the Wind Tears My Kite? is a metaphor for a much bigger message hidden behind the colourful illustrations and seemingly simple story. It’s quite clear from the beginning … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Book Review: What If The Wind Tears My Kite? by Adia Tay

By The Book: New poetry anthology ‘to let the light in’ shines spotlight on palliative care

This July, registered charities Sing Lit Station (SLS) and the Asia Pacific Hospice Palliative Care Network (APHN) announced the launch of to let the light in, a poetry collection that gathers the voices of doctors, nurses, caregivers, and patients from across the region to address one of humanity’s most universal experiences: death.  Over a six-month period in 2020, the two organisations solicited submissions on this … Continue reading By The Book: New poetry anthology ‘to let the light in’ shines spotlight on palliative care

By The Book: AFCC 2021 highlights diversity, inclusivity and mental well-being

The Asian Festival of Children’s Content (AFCC) wrapped up its second digital edition on 30th May 2021, drawing more than 3,000 cumulative views over its four-day run. AFCC would continue with its VOD offerings until 30th June. Originally planned as a hybrid festival, the organisers Singapore Book Council had to turn it fully virtual after a surge of COVID-19 infection cases in Singapore. Festival attendees … Continue reading By The Book: AFCC 2021 highlights diversity, inclusivity and mental well-being