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    Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators Malaysia

    I will be attending the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators Malaysia conference on the 20th November 2009 at Lim Kok Wing and would like to invite those in the related field to join in.

    Took this information from Linda’s blog with permission:

    SCBWI Malaysia is a not-for-profit organization set up to develop local writers and illustrators and to bring together writers, illustrators, publishers, booksellers, educators and others for positive and mutually beneficial communications and interactions.

    With the kind sponsorship of Tan Sri Lim Kok Wing, SCWBI Malaysia is pleased to invite you to participate in a one-day conference as follows:

    Date : Fri, 20 November 2009tansrilkw
    Time : 10.30am-5.30pm
    Venue: Lim Kok Wing University of Creative Technology (LUCT), Cyberjaya

    Official launch by Tan Sri Lim Kok Wing.

    In conjunction with this conference, there will be an illustrators’ exhibition, book sales and a series of talks and panel discussions.

    Illustrators’ Exhibition
    The Illustrators’ Exhibition will be held prominently at the busy and spacious plaza at the entrance of  LUCT. Published illustrators may submit up to five pieces of artwork/print (please do not submit original artwork). Max artwork size is A3 (420x297mm). Either the Publisher or the illustrator may submit artwork for the exhibition. Prints will not be returned. Deadline for submission: 17 Nov 2009

    Book Exhibition and Sales
    Publishers and booksellers may also take this opportunity to showcase and sell their books on that day only. Books should be children, young adults or design books. Booths will be at the plaza of LUCT. Deadline: 12 Nov 2009

    Talks and Panel Discussions
    From 2.00pm onwards, there will be a series of interesting talks and panel discussions on the relevant topics including the use of illustrations in Malaysian children’s literature; addressing multiculturalism issues in children’s literature; preparing children’s picture books – the experience of an award-winning children’s book author and illustrator; and others. Entrance is free.

    For more information contact: lindalingard@yahoo.com

    P/S: My illustrations for the Pantun book will be featured as well.

  • FT of Malaysia,  Kuala Lumpur,  Malaysia

    KL: A to Z Fun Things To Do With Kids {F}

    Mum in Malaysia somehow can read my mind on what I’m going to post (have already illustrated this morning) for F page so I’m releasing it early!

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    I have been to Aquaria and it was fun looking at fish I never seen before. My son Yassin was a bit upset because his favourite Killer Whale is not there but overall he had a great time. I am hoping that the management will one day consider bringing in Killer Whale; even only just for a while. That will make Yassin the happiest person on earth!

    Anyway, I am thinking of enrolling Yassin and my niece for Sleep Over at Aquaria. But then they both don’t meet the age criteria; Yassin is 6 and Wanda is 14. They only accept children age 10 – 12 years old. So if your children is around this age, go and enrol them in the program! It will be a great holiday fun!

    Here’s a shark by Yassin:

    shark by yassin

  • FT of Malaysia,  Kuala Lumpur,  Malaysia

    KL: A to Z Fun Things To Do With Kids {E}

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    Kid’s love eating out but sometimes we parents are out of clue where to bring them. I normally bring Yassin (sometimes my nieces and nephews and little cousins and mom) to Cozy Corner Ampang Park, Victoria Station Jalan Ampang, KLCC Food Court, Secret Recipe, KFC, McD, Chili’s any many more. But there are more places to go, just check out Hungry Go Where. You can browse by types of food, by location and by prices. There are variety of food choices to begin with: Malay food, Indian food, Chinese food, Western food and fast food!

    My niece, Wanda is my biggest loyal follower when it comes to eating out!