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The Living Tree Gallery Atop Yishun Hill

The Living Tree Gallery Atop Yishun Hill [27 Apr 2015]

In this article, Singaporean author Lee Seow Ser writes about her morning exercise experience in a verdant and charming neighbourhood park. The piece, "The Living Tree Gallery Atop Yishun Hill", was published in the April 2015 issue of the Singapore American newspaper. To read, click on the image below,… Details

An upcoming musical on Lee Kuan Yew is based on a story by Meira Chand [14 Apr 2015]

The script is written by US playwright Tony Petito, the founding artistic director of the Singapore Repertory Theatre. It is based on a story by Singaporean writer Meira Chand, who had previously written books that look at issues surrounding culture and identity. Music veteran Dick Lee will write the music for the… Details

A Small Red Dot, A Big Melting Pot

A Small Red Dot, A Big Melting Pot [10 Mar 2015]

Singaporean author Lee Seow Ser has penned an article, "A Small Red Dot, A Big Melting Pot", for the March 2015 issue of the Singapore American newspaper. The article, which was published in the special SG50 issue, explores the multiculturalism and multiracialism in Singapore. It also features Malay… Details

Writing Children’s Books in Singapore

Writing Children’s Books in Singapore [9 Feb 2015]

Adeline Foo, one of Singapore's best-selling writers of fiction for young readers, shares her thoughts on how the children's book scene in Singapore has evolved since 2006. Read all about it in the February 2015 issue of the Singapore American newspaper, published by the American Association of Singapore. Details