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    ABC Radio National / On Laksmi Pamuntjak
    May 11, 2026

    Global Roaming’s Indonesia Rising: What does it mean to be Indonesian?


    Indonesia is one of Australia's nearest neighbours but the nature of its people, art and culture remain a mystery to many.

    In the fourth instalment of Global Roaming's Indonesia Rising, hosts Hamish Macdonald and Geraldine Doogue leave the politics behind for a deeply personal insight into Indonesian identity and the country's rich history of literature, poetry and art.

    Guest: Laksmi Pamuntjak, Indonesian poet and novelist.



    UGM News / On Okky Madasari
    May 06, 2026

    Amid Calls to Close Study Programs, Okky Madasari Stresses Value of Language and Culture



    Jakarta Post / On Intan Paramaditha
    Mar 26, 2026

    The more Indonesian her stories are, the further they travel

    Musotrees / On Dias Novita Wuri
    Mar 02, 2026

    Tracing the In-Between: A Conversation with Dias Novita Wuri

    Literary Hub / On May Teng
    Jan 08, 2026

    Announcing the 2026 class of Periplus fellows!

    The Brussels Review / On Lia Tjokro
    Dec 25, 2025

    Lia Tjokro | TBR Winter 2025

    Jakarta Post / On Xu Xi
    Nov 22, 2025

    Exploring stories and their reasons with Xu Xi

    Gulf Today / On Reda Gaudiamo
    Nov 18, 2025

    Encourage writing among children: Indonesian author

    Kompas.id / On Leila S. Chudori
    Nov 17, 2025

    Leila S Chudori, Writing Those Who Are Silenced

    SBS / On Lizzie Chan
    Oct 31, 2025

    Lizzie Chan’s heartfelt outpouring inspires her poetry and brought her to Australian Poetry Slam 2025



    Literary Hub / Writing
    May 05, 2026

    Grave Years and the Undead Woman: On the Chilling Erasure of Mothers’ Needs



    Mekong Review / Translations
    May 01, 2026

    Glori’s Witness



    IDWRITERS / Story
    Apr 05, 2026

    Framing the Visual: How IDWRITERS Categorizes Illustrated Literature



    Khaosod English / As Seen On
    Apr 03, 2026

    Seven Asian writers gather at Khaosod ahead of Chommanard award



    IDWRITERS / Story
    Mar 25, 2026

    Effington & The Art of the Pocketbook



    IDWRITERS / Story
    Mar 08, 2026

    International Women’s Day: How are we to celebrate?



    IDWRITERS / Story
    Feb 10, 2026

    Colonialism, Unfinished



    IDWRITERS / Story
    Feb 07, 2026

    The Impossible Return: Reading Memory, Displacement, and Survival in Isna Marifa’s Mountains More Ancient



    Book Riot / May 08, 2026
    On She Said Destroy

    Asian American and Pacific Islander Horror Authors You Should Be Reading




    Publishers Weekly / May 04, 2026
    On Olenka

    Olenka: “This playful novel twists and turns like a Rubik’s cube.”



    Book Riot / May 01, 2026
    On But Won’t I Miss Me

    Must-Read May 2026 Horror Books Will Give You Something to Scream About

    Tribune India / Apr 28, 2026
    On The Dog Meows, The Cat Barks

    ‘The Dog Meows, The Cat Barks’ by Eka Kurniawan: Time to grow up, adults

    Straits Times / Apr 25, 2026
    On My Neighbour, The Dictator 

    Mem­oir recalls grow­ing up under Suharto’s regime

    Indiana Daily Student / Apr 23, 2026
    On Olenka

    Famous Indonesian author’s Bloomington-set book to be published in English for first time

    Book Riot / Apr 22, 2026
    On But Won’t I Miss Me

    The Scariest Horror Books of 2026

    Electric Literature / Apr 17, 2026
    On People from Bloomington

    7 Books Featuring Self-Sabotaging Characters

    From Page to Screen



    Variety / Mar 17, 2026
    On Danur

    Indonesian Horror Franchise Finale ‘Danur: The Last Chapter’ Lands at EST N8 for Worldwide Sales (EXCLUSIVE)



    RRI / Mar 05, 2026
    On Bumi Manusia

    “Bumi Manusia Extended” Premieres as Immersive 6-Part Series



    Asian Movie Pulse / Dec 05, 2025
    On Aroma Karsa

    Kamila Andini Expands Creative Horizons With New Feature and Major Netflix Adaptation



    Kompas.id / Dec 04, 2025
    On Aroma Karsa Na Willa Perahu Kertas

    What Indonesian Films to Watch in 2026?

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    May 08, 2026

    Asian American and Pacific Islander Horror Authors You Should Be Reading

    May 06, 2026

    Amid Calls to Close Study Programs, Okky Madasari Stresses Value of Language and Culture

    May 05, 2026

    Grave Years and the Undead Woman: On the Chilling Erasure of Mothers’ Needs

    May 04, 2026

    Olenka: “This playful novel twists and turns like a Rubik’s cube.”

    May 01, 2026

    Must-Read May 2026 Horror Books Will Give You Something to Scream About

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