AFCC 2013 Singapore
It has been a week since I last updated this blog as I was in Singapore to attend Asian Festival of Children’s Content 2013 (AFCC 2013) from 25th May until 29th May 2013. I wanted to blog from the hotel but the connection was too slow.
My spot at AFCC held at National Library Building, Singapore.
I supplied illustrations for AFCC to use on their website and prints, and in return, I got 5-day tickets to enter the festival and my own table! As Kota Buku is representing Malaysia, I went with them as Guest Illustrator and they provided me with accommodation. Wasn’t that great? I only have to bring pocket money to buy books and food. But most of the time, I ate free at the festival. Haha…now I can relate to the quote “best things in life are free.”
3-Es at AFCC; Evi, Emila and Evelyn. Photo courtesy of Evi Shelvia.
Apart from that, Kota Buku commissioned me to paint a big painting for Guest of Honour during Malaysian Night in Singapore. I am truly touched that Kota Buku has arranged for me to present the painting myself (and also my picture books) toΒ HRH Raja Zarith Sofiah Sultan Idris Shah during the event.
From left: Ms. Lim Li Kok (NBDCS Chairperson), Ms. Claire Chang (AFCC Chairman),Β HRH Raja Zarith Sofiah Sultan Idris Shah (Sultanah of Johor), me andΒ Tan Sri Dato’ Dr. Asiah binti Abu Samah Kota Buku Chairman).
This is my first year attending AFCC. AFCC has been around since 2010 and it intend to be the hub of children’s book festival in Asia; in other words; the Bologna of Asia.
Overall, AFCC was a great experience. I got to meet illustrators, book publishers and many more. To see more photos, do visit my FB page: AFCC Singapore.
36 Comments
Robyn Mitchell
Ah, it looks so awesome! How wonderful to be able to attend this, so very envious!!!
cikcloudy
oooohhh s’pore rupe nyer kak em kite ni… patutlah xde updates…
Insyirah
*what has happen to the blog?*
emila
I am trying out new theme. Quite bored with the old one. In the process to change the slider images π
LadyJava
Ems.. you very famous lah dearie.. i just wished they had interviewed you on the SG local news.. but well done dearie.. here’s to more shows for you!
Loving the template so far.. i just love big sidebars!
emila
Thanks dear. Not famous lah hehe, just being at the right place at the right time. Yes, Amin to that, I hope to showcase my portfolio around the world.
Me also loving the template; macam lega kepala otak.
emila
Ya, itulah. Sedih tak dapat update dari sana.
emila
Hi Robyn, it was a great experience meeting fellow writers and illustrators. You should be here too!
Unsunghero
Salam Emila…anda semakin dikenali seantero dunia π
Insyirah
Quite weird. I’ll try to get use to it. (^β’wβ’^)
emila
Salam, UH. Masih di anak tangga terbawah, saya masih harus mendaki anak tangga seterusnya.
emila
Heheh, ok dear. You will get use to it. I need the change. Change is good, right?
Unsunghero
Salam Emila…bagus melangkah dari satu anak tangga ke satu anak tangga dan kalau jatuh, bangun semula kerana pengalaman sebegitu akan memaniskan lagi kejayaan yang bakal dikecapi nanti…moga berjaya hendaknya π
Insyirah
Yeah, I like it! <3
waniwisy
next event kat mana pula?
Vivian Kirkfield
Hello Emila! It’s Vivian here from Colorado, USA. π
I am enjoying your blog…as I am enjoying the few postcards I bought at your booth at the AFCC in Singapore. Shame on me that I did not purchase dozens more…you are a gifted illustrator. I am honored to have connected with you. π
Insyirah
Hope everyone will like the blog to!
Lya
π
Lya
Setiap kali baca entri akak, saya sentiasa terfikir, bagaimana ye nak sukses macam akak… π i really adore ur talent π
emila
Rahsianya dua: Practice and don’t give up.
Niza
Dear Em,
Sorry couldn’t make it to the event. I was busy with lots of things including getting my son registered for college.
Congratulations to you and hope there will be more success stories in future too!
Warm regards..
emila
Dear Niza,
That is ok. Next time, perhaps? Thank you so much for the wishes. InsyaAllah.
Hazural
Spt kata ~Vivian Kirkfield~ from Colorado…. you’re GIFTED sis!!!
Insyirah
Singapore… I think I never went there before!
Syuq
Sukanya tengok gambar 3E yang sangat ceria!
Syuq
AFCC nanti saya harap dapat sertai juga π
Hazural
kalau sy dpt poskad kak em niii…. sy akn frame kn and susun mcm dlm 1st pic kt ats tu… i like it ^_^
Syuq
Like!!!!!! Akan ingat dua perkara tu!!
Lya
Hehe…sama la. Nak frame kan jugak. Eeee….hopefully dapat π
Lya
Wish to be like U sis. Rasa terawang awang bila baca semua post akak. Rasa nak berangan je memanjang.. Hu hu hu
Lya
Tq akak π dapat tips dr akak macam dapat jumpak Dr M. Hu hu hu precious sgt.
Lya
Akak..do let me know too please π nk jmpa akak…
Lya
^______^
Hazural
yes… you are right π she’s gifted …
Edna Tan
Congartulations – your work is recognised. Such an honour!
Yukino Hinata
“all magic comes with a price” – rumplestiltskin