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  • CHILDREN'S LITERATURE,  MISC

    Crafting Picture Books with friends

    On the final day of 2023, my friends and I embarked on a day of creative exploration with a shared vision: to breathe life into picture books throughout the upcoming year. Our canvas for discussions was Reka-Reka, GMBB, where we immersed ourselves in lively conversations from 11 am until 6 pm.

    From left: yours truly, Zana, Myra, Yan, Nilam and Adah. Photo credit: Adah.

    Amidst the laughter and the gentle symphony of pencils sketching our visions, we decided to center our stories on the theme of childhood, a choice made months prior. Our aim is to vividly recapture the essence of our childhood, where rustling leaves and meandering streams were cherished companions.

    In our reflections, memories flooded back—days when the absence of technology allowed our imaginations to flourish, weaving our adventures seamlessly into the fabric of nature, our only canvas.

    Our hope is that these tales won’t merely reflect our past but extend an invitation for children to step into a world where the wonders of nature kindle curiosity and ignite the imagination.

    Concluding our session at 6 pm, we strolled to Chef Ma Mee Tarik for an early dinner, generously treated by Yan.

    Here’s to friendship and crafting stories that celebrate the timeless magic of a childhood!

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    Nominee for ALMA 2024

    I’m delighted to share some incredible news: I’ve been nominated for the prestigious Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award 2024!

    This recognition means the world to me, and I couldn’t have reached this point without the support of my amazing readers and the wonderful people in my life. Thank you!

    Discover the full list of outstanding candidates at alma.se/en.

    The Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award was created in 2002 by the Swedish government to promote every child’s right to great stories. This global award is given annually to a person or organisation for their outstanding contribution to children’s and young adult literature. With a prize of five million Swedish kronor, it is the largest award of its kind. Administrated by the Swedish Arts Council.

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    Pameran Pasca-Jerman

    My friends and I visited Germany from 14 to 30 October 2022 and we have a lot to share so we decided to have this exhibition featuring our artwork, travel journals, some merchandise and whatnot. Please do come if you have free time!

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    SKB Bookcamp 1

    Had the honour to be a mentor for SKB Book Camp. The camp’s objective is to get the participants (selected SKB’s Peer Writers) to finish their picture books. We started off with storyboard presentations and later get the participants to create their artworks. Most of the participants has no art backgrounds and this is where I came in. I suggested the syle and mediums they can use as well as the composition and how to do it. The impossible became possible and the participants, I think, gained insight on how to illustrate their picture books. Their passion and commitment are endless.

    All the best to all Peer writers/illustrators!

    Date: 15 & 16 January 2022
    Venue: Level 3, GMBB, KL.

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    Tutorials & Inspirations—from me to you

    There are billions of free sources out there for you to learn, to start something new. You just need to search. Right now, you are your own teacher. You do it at your convenience and cost. You don’t pay to learn something that is available for free.

    Yeah, my tutorial is free too. Will add more from time to time. You don’t need to subscribe if you don’t want to, just watch.

    My free tutorial video playlist:
    Creating with Emila— https://bit.ly/3ymjZxK

    Other videos to inspire:
    Travel Journal Ideas—https://bit.ly/3fn35rr
    Zine ideas—https://bit.ly/3ifnTmD
    Art videos—https://bit.ly/3C8CgAU

    One of the free tutorials.
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    Buat junk journal

    Saya ada buat dua video di YouTube tentang cara-cara buat junk jurnal dari beg kertas dan lebihan kertas. Saya kongsikan juga di sini videonya. Semoga memanfaatkan.

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