The National Book Development Council of Singapore and The Arts House present ASIAN FESTIVAL OF CHILDREN’S CONTENT 2012 from May 26 to 29. This year’s festivalbrings together writers, illustrators, content makers, publishers, distributors and retailers, international buyers and other professionals related to children’s content in a plethora of formats such as comics, books, e-books, graphic novels, videos, films, educational games, etc.
Four days of events include:
• Celebrating Our Stars, Pre Festival Event (25th May 2012)
• Primary and Preschool Teachers Congress (26th May 2012)
• Parents’ Forum (27th May 2012)
• Asian Children’s Writers and Illustrators Congress (28th & 29th May 2012)
• Media Summit (29th May 2012)
• Specialised Workshops (26th & 27th May 2012)
• Masterclasses (30th May 2012)
• Media Mart and Rights Fair (26th – 29th May 2012)
• Book Illustrators’ Gallery (26th – 29th May 2012)
Mr R Ramachandran, Festival Director of AFCC says, “Our objective is to develop children’s materials with Asian content for information, education and entertainment. Through this festival, we hope to continue to be a catalyst to the creation, production, publication and distribution of children’s materials with Asian content to children worldwide.
70 speakers and experts, including writers, illustrators, digital artists, producers and designers, from around the world will engage, educate and empower the audience at this Asia’s gateway to the international children’s content market.
For more information, please visit www.afcc.com.sg.
