Programmes
Check out our range of programmes as part of Beyond Words
Talks
MIDDLE GRADE 101
Join us for the launch of Beyond Words with Middle Grade 101, a two-part talk series that looks at the history of the middle grade books market, industry trends and publishing practices. Featuring established professionals from the UK and US children’s book industry, this series is recommended for anyone who is interested in creating middle grade books.
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Explore the ins and outs of the Middle Grade market and publishing in this talk by Tom Bonnick, Senior Commissioning Editor and Business Development Manager at award-winning children’s publisher, Nosy Crow. Learn more about the publishing process, get tips on getting started as a middle grade writer and insights into digital book marketing.
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Panels
UNDERSTANDING MIDDLE GRADE BOOKS
Learn more about the current issues being discussed in the middle grade books scene in this session featuring children’s book writers. What are writers producing, and what are publishers and readers looking out for in a book? Hear from each panel as the speakers discuss about the challenges and opportunities in creating middle grade books in the different languages.
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开拓华文中级小说市场
为让本地作家社区更进一步了解 8-12岁童书的市场及新加坡和亚洲区域的需求与趋势,新加坡书籍理事会特邀请新加坡和国外中级小说作家与有关專家進行研讨。
Middle grade books are seeing a rise in popularity worldwide. This panel will discuss the challenges and trends for writers and publishers of Chinese middle grade books in Singapore and Asia.

Lin Che-chang
(Taiwan)

Ai Yu
(Singapore)

Khor Ewe Pin
(Malaysia)
Moderator

Denon Lim Denan
(Singapore)
Understanding Malay Middle Grade Books
Bahan bacaan untuk kanak-kanak berumur 8-12 tahun kini semakin popular. Panel ini akan bincangkan cabaran dan tren terkini di Singapura dan negara-negara jiran.
Middle grade reading resources (or books) are now getting more popular. This panel will discuss challenges and latest trends in Singapore and neighbouring countries.

(Malaysia)

(Singapore)

(Singapore)
Moderator

சிறுவர்கள் புத்தகங்களை அறிதல்
சிறுவர்களின் புத்தகங்களுக்கு அதிக அங்கிகாரம் கிடைக்கிறது. இந்த குழுமுறை சிங்கப்புர் மற்றும் ஆசியா நாட்டுகலில் உள்ள பிரச்சனைகளை விவாதிக்கும்.
Middle grade books are seeing increasing popularity. This panel will discuss the concerns and trends in Singapore and Asia.

S. Ramakrishnan
(India)

Suriya Rethnna
(Singapore)