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October 2023
7 Awesome Activities for Kids at Singapore Writers Festival (SWF) 2023
Have a budding poet, author, writer, word wonder at home? Keep 17 to 26 November 2023 free for them to indulge at the Singapore Writers Festival SWF Playground, where they can meet authors and hone their craft, take part in interactive storytelling sessions, and more. Themed ‘Plot Twist’, this year’s SWF has more than 200 programmes over two weekends, and embraces everything strange and unexpected. Even if your child isn’t an alphabet amazon or a letter lover, an encounter here could just inspire them on their way to becoming one!
P/S Did you know that SWF is one of the few multilingual literary festivals in the world? It celebrates the written and spoken word in Singapore’s official languages — English, Malay, Chinese, and Tamil.
(See also: 15 SINGAPOREAN AUTHORS (& CELEBS) & THEIR FAVOURITE CHILDHOOD BOOKS)
Just for Kids at Singapore Writers Festival 2023
1. S.U.I.T. Up For Sleuthing With John Patrick Green
Meet John Patrick Green, author of the hit graphic novel series, InvestiGators, about the spiffy vest-wearing reptilian spy duo. Come find some clues about what’s in John’s writers’ toolbox, and suss out the secret weapon that helps him unleash the goofiest ideas! This programme is recommended for ages 7 — 12 years.
When 18 November (Sat), 11am – 12pm
Where The Arts House, Blue Room
Tickets $10
More details here
2. Can I Have a Humourosaurus Rex?: Draw-Along With John Patrick Green
A crocodile-shaped cracker called Crackerdile? A tricky escape-artist triceratops called Houdino? John Patrick Green is a pro at turning puns into characters. Grab a sketchbook and join this interactive draw-along session with the illustrator himself. You’ll get to tap into wordplay and the wackiness of language as you create your own hilarious character combinations! This programme is best for ages 7 to 12 years.
When 19 November (Sun), 10am – 11am
Where The Arts House, Blue Room
Tickets $10
More details here
3. Fresh Raps: Create Your Own Hip-Hop Alter Ego with BGourd
Who’s the rapper in the tight green suit? It’s BGourd! You might not like your vegetables, but Singapore’s very own herbaceous hip-hop sensation is here to show you how his alter ego empowers him to deliver gourd-ly flows and tasty lines on stage. Create your own rap persona alongside BGourd and you’ll be spitting juicy raps to crunchy rhythms in no time. This programme is best for ages 8 to 12 years.
When 18 November (Sat), 10am – 11.30am
Where The Arts House, Living Room
Tickets Free (with a $5 refundable deposit)
Register here
4. Eat your Curry Puffs! Love your Curly Hair!
Hmm… something doesn’t seem right! Rosie’s favourite mamak shop uncle is nowhere to be found, and Curly’s friends are being a little mean about the way she looks. What does a girl have to do to get some kentang curry puffs and feel good about her curly hair? Sit down for a double-bill storytelling session with picture book author Rachelyn Gordon and find out. This programme is best for ages 3 to 8 years.
When 19 November (Sun), 10am – 11am
Where The Arts House, Living Room
Tickets Free (with a $5 refundable deposit)
Register here
(See also: 8 FREE WAYS TO ENGAGE KIDS IN ARTS AT HOME – SINGAPORE STYLE)
5. Spoiler Alert
Prepare yourselves for the torrent of spoilers coming your way with three authors sharing their favourite plot twists! Learn about stories that blew their minds and left a lasting impression on them long after the books were closed. This programme is co-presented with Closetful of Books.
When 18 November (Sat), 2.30pm – 3pm & 26 November (Sun), 1.30pm – 3pm
Where The Arts House, Gallery II
Tickets Free
6. Jiggle like a Jellyfish!
Join children’s author and musician Katherine Wallace in this engaging, interactive session of music and movement. Katherine’s original, ocean-themed songs and stories will get you and your little ones bouncing, bubbling, spinning, and splashing. You’ll make friends with ocean animals, and might even meet a mermaid! Come Jiggle Like a Jellyfish with Katherine! This programme is co-presented with Closetful of Books and recommended for ages 18 months to 5 years. Each child must be accompanied by a participating adult.
When 25 November (Sat), 10am – 10.45am
Where The Arts House, Play Den
Tickets $5
More details here
7. Dinosaurs: Fact or Fiction?
Join fossil finder and author Andy Chua on a trip back to the prehistoric ages! Separate fact from fiction as Andy debunks some common misconceptions about dinosaurs and other prehistoric predators, and get to see an exciting showcase of the author’s very own fossil collection. This programme is co-presented with Closetful of Books and is best for ages 6 to 12 years.
When 19 November (Sun), 1pm – 2pm
Where The Arts House, Blue Room
Tickets $5
More details here
(See also: 7 TOP SECRET TIPS TO WRITE AN ENGLISH COMPOSITION THAT SCORES WELL)
:: Singapore Writers Festival 2023 ::
📆 17 to 26 November 2023
📍The Arts House, 1 Old Parliament Lane, Singapore 179429
👩🏻💻 www.singaporewritersfestival.com
More details here
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