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Singapore books

Mooty The Mouse creator Jessie Wee, pioneer of S’pore children’s literature, dies at 88

Jessie Wee was best known as the creator of the beloved children’s books series The Adventures Of Mooty (1980).
Jessie Wee was best known as the creator of the beloved children’s books series The Adventures Of Mooty (1980).

Book review

Poetry collections by Cyril Wong and Shilpa Dikshit Thapliyal examine self and identity

Poets Cyril Wong (left) and Shilpa Dikshit Thapliyal.
Poets Cyril Wong (left) and Shilpa Dikshit Thapliyal.

Deals

Where to buy SingLit books in Singapore: A guide

Where to buy SingLit books in Singapore: Chinese woman selecting books from shelf
Where to buy SingLit books in Singapore: Chinese woman selecting books from shelf

SG Culture Pass can be used for 1,500 SingLit titles at 40 bookstores from March 1

From March 1, readers can use their $100 SG Culture Pass at 40 bookstores islandwide including independent bookstores like Book Bar, which stock over 350 approved titles.
From March 1, readers can use their $100 SG Culture Pass at 40 bookstores islandwide including independent bookstores like Book Bar, which stock over 350 approved titles.

4- and 5-star SingLit books worth your SG Culture Pass credits from March 1

From Mar 1, readers can use their $100 SG Culture Pass credits on eligible Singapore literature books at all of Popular’s outlets.
From Mar 1, readers can use their $100 SG Culture Pass credits on eligible Singapore literature books at all of Popular’s outlets.

Book review

Nature misbehaves in Diana Rahim’s political short story collection We Saw Mountains

The eclectic clutch of nine stories are united by author Diana Rahim's unique worldview.
The eclectic clutch of nine stories are united by author Diana Rahim's unique worldview.

BookTalk

Books connect Banyan Group director Ho Ren Chun to friends and family

Mr Ho Ren Chun, director of corporate development at Banyan Group, fits in short stories and poetry into his travel time.
Mr Ho Ren Chun, director of corporate development at Banyan Group, fits in short stories and poetry into his travel time.

Book review

Deeply human portrait of Singapore’s second president Benjamin Sheares

Professor Benjamin Sheares of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Malaya, Singapore.
Professor Benjamin Sheares of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Malaya, Singapore.

Fun With Kids

Chinese New Year: Hotpot-themed playground, Mofusand AR filters, fantasy graphic novel

Get free Mofusand-themed AR filters, bounce on a hotpot-themed inflatable and read The Dragon's Eyes graphic novel.
Get free Mofusand-themed AR filters, bounce on a hotpot-themed inflatable and read The Dragon's Eyes graphic novel.

Book review

Rachel Tey’s debut Finding Chopin a bland narrative experiment

Rachel Tey is a freelance book editor, writer and the author of the children’s series, Tea In Pajamas. She is currently working on her master’s thesis and her new novella.
Rachel Tey is a freelance book editor, writer and the author of the children’s series, Tea In Pajamas. She is currently working on her master’s thesis and her new novella.

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