August 2017 (Introducing: Monthly Digest)
Here’s a digest of what happened in Indonesian literature in August 2017. Highlights recent pieces: insightful reviews, news updates, in addition to notable goings-on as posted on website (https://idwriters.com) and Twitter (@idwriters) feed in the former month, August. We plan to leverage the best feature to do an even more effective job in achieving our vision: curating up-to-date and relevant content as well as building an exceptionally reliable platform to provide information about Indonesian literature that’s also easily accessible to the international world.
What's On
Aug 31 / DKJ Literary Criticism Competition 2017 ends with no first prize winner. Judges A. S. Laksana, Ari J. Adipurwawidjana, and Martin Suryajaya announced #onthisday in 2017 that out of a total 93 submitted manuscripts, none deserved to be awarded first place because they all fell below standards. Read
Aug 19 / In 2017, Florey’s Books, CA hosted the event, “A Glimpse Into Indonesian History Through Story” which offered Dalang Publishing the opportunity to introduce their nine titles and present their newest publication, a Maya Denisa Saputra’s English translation of Dasamuka by Junaedi Setiyono. In addition to presenting their titles, Dalang also discussed Indonesia and its rich culture. Read
Aug 10 / Read
Aug 07 / On this day in 2017, Transpacific Literary Project presents a series of poems by writers across Southeast Asia to mark #ASEAN50. KHAIRANI BAROKKA was one of featured poets with her "Money for your English". Read
Aug 03 / #OnThisDay in 2017, the 4th ASEAN Literary Festival officially starts, brought together writers from more than 30 nations, celebrated freedom of speech and the rich literary traditions of Southeast Asia. This festival took place from 3 to 6 August, at Kota Tua, Jakarta. Read
Aug 19 / In 2017, Florey’s Books, CA hosted the event, “A Glimpse Into Indonesian History Through Story” which offered Dalang Publishing the opportunity to introduce their nine titles and present their newest publication, a Maya Denisa Saputra’s English translation of Dasamuka by Junaedi Setiyono. In addition to presenting their titles, Dalang also discussed Indonesia and its rich culture. Read
Aug 10 / Read
Aug 07 / On this day in 2017, Transpacific Literary Project presents a series of poems by writers across Southeast Asia to mark #ASEAN50. KHAIRANI BAROKKA was one of featured poets with her "Money for your English". Read
Aug 03 / #OnThisDay in 2017, the 4th ASEAN Literary Festival officially starts, brought together writers from more than 30 nations, celebrated freedom of speech and the rich literary traditions of Southeast Asia. This festival took place from 3 to 6 August, at Kota Tua, Jakarta. Read
Events
Aug 31, 2017
Malam Anugerah Sayembara Kritik Sastra DKJ 2017
Aug 26, 2017
Bincang Buku “Pagi yang Miring ke Kanan” AfrizalMalna
Aug 26, 2017
Obrolan Buku “Arkara Press”
Aug 26, 2017
Diskusi “Sastrawangi” 2.0
Aug 25, 2017 - Sep 03, 2017
Melbourne Writers Festival
Aug 24, 2017
Malam Palestina
Aug 19, 2017 - Nov 07, 2017
International Writing Program: Fall Residency Program – Iowa
Aug 06, 2017
Book Club: Indonesian Novels at the End of a Military Regime
Aug 04, 2017 - Aug 06, 2017
Byron Writers Festival 2017
Aug 03, 2017 - Aug 06, 2017
The 4th ASEAN Literary Festival
For a complete list of upcoming events, click here!
Malam Anugerah Sayembara Kritik Sastra DKJ 2017
Aug 26, 2017
Bincang Buku “Pagi yang Miring ke Kanan” AfrizalMalna
Aug 26, 2017
Obrolan Buku “Arkara Press”
Aug 26, 2017
Diskusi “Sastrawangi” 2.0
Aug 25, 2017 - Sep 03, 2017
Melbourne Writers Festival
Aug 24, 2017
Malam Palestina
Aug 19, 2017 - Nov 07, 2017
International Writing Program: Fall Residency Program – Iowa
Aug 06, 2017
Book Club: Indonesian Novels at the End of a Military Regime
Aug 04, 2017 - Aug 06, 2017
Byron Writers Festival 2017
Aug 03, 2017 - Aug 06, 2017
The 4th ASEAN Literary Festival
For a complete list of upcoming events, click here!
Birthdays
Adia Puja (Aug 02) Andreas Harsono (Aug 07) Anton Kurnia (Aug 09) Ari Pahala Hutabarat (Aug 24) Azwar Sutan Malaka (Aug 09) Cicilia Oday (Aug 02) Claudia Natasia (Aug 06) Dewi Kharisma Michellia (Aug 13) Dewi Ria Utari (Aug 15) Fahd Pahdepie (Aug 22) Felix K. Nesi (Aug 30) Gol A Gong (Aug 15) Gratiagusti Chananya Rompas (Aug 19) Gus tf Sakai (Aug 13) Inggit Putria Marga (Aug 25) John Waromi (Aug 06) K. Usman (Aug 11) Li-Young Lee (Aug 19) Marion Bloem (Aug 24) Maya Lestari GF (Aug 18) Murti Bunanta (Aug 05) Naneng Setiasih (Aug 08) Pringadi AS (Aug 18) Qaris Tajudin (Aug 13) Reda Gaudiamo (Aug 01) Rio Johan (Aug 28) Saut Poltak Tambunan (Aug 28) Sitok Srengenge (Aug 22) Sobary, Mohamad (Aug 07) Stanislaus Yangni (Aug 14) Stefani Hid (Aug 12) Tsugaeda (Aug 16) Ucu Agustin (Aug 19) Uda Agus (Aug 27) Wa Ode Wulan Ratna (Aug 23) Wiji Thukul (Aug 26)
On Books
Jakarta Post on Anak Rantau
Aug 28 / ‘Anak Rantau’ a story of wounds and forgiveness
AU Review on Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash
Aug 24 / Five Books You Need To Read This Month: August
Diplomat on Bukan Perawan Maria
Aug 23 / ‘Relax, It’s Just Religion,’ Says Indonesian Author
Whether or not a political fable is intended, the squelch of blood and the crack of breaking bones tends to muffle any deeper message. — Financial Times on Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash
Aug 18 / Vengeance is Mine, All Others Pay Cash by Eka Kurniawan — street fighter
Vengeance Is Mine has many brilliant moments. But up against the achievements of his first two translated novels, this one feels a little, well, flaccid. — Los Angeles Review of Books on Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash
Aug 16 / Impotent Rage: Eka Kurniawan’s “Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash”
Jakarta Globe on Buku Latihan Tidur
Aug 14 / Joko Pinurbo’s New Poetry Book Highlights Creative Process, Religious Issues
VICE on We Are Nowhere and It’s Wow.
Aug 14 / ‘I’m a Third-Culture Kid, So I’m Always Nowhere’
Jakarta Post on Indonesia 1998: English Edition
Aug 14 / ‘Indonesia 1998’: A satirical illustration of the country’s past
Magdalene on What I Wish I Had Known (& Other Lessons You Learned in Your 20s)
Aug 10 / Blogger Releases New Memoir on Adulting
Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash can be a charming novel, even big-hearted, despite some very dark events. — Saturday Paper on Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash
Aug 05 / Eka Kurniawan: Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash
Gazette on My Night in the Planetarium
Aug 05 / The children’s books you should show your kids this summer
Jakarta Globe on Non-Spesifik
Aug 03 / ‘Non-Spesifik’: Anya Rompas’ New Book Delves Into Poet’s Volatile Mind
Aug 28 / ‘Anak Rantau’ a story of wounds and forgiveness
AU Review on Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash
Aug 24 / Five Books You Need To Read This Month: August
Diplomat on Bukan Perawan Maria
Aug 23 / ‘Relax, It’s Just Religion,’ Says Indonesian Author
Whether or not a political fable is intended, the squelch of blood and the crack of breaking bones tends to muffle any deeper message. — Financial Times on Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash
Aug 18 / Vengeance is Mine, All Others Pay Cash by Eka Kurniawan — street fighter
Vengeance Is Mine has many brilliant moments. But up against the achievements of his first two translated novels, this one feels a little, well, flaccid. — Los Angeles Review of Books on Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash
Aug 16 / Impotent Rage: Eka Kurniawan’s “Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash”
Jakarta Globe on Buku Latihan Tidur
Aug 14 / Joko Pinurbo’s New Poetry Book Highlights Creative Process, Religious Issues
VICE on We Are Nowhere and It’s Wow.
Aug 14 / ‘I’m a Third-Culture Kid, So I’m Always Nowhere’
Jakarta Post on Indonesia 1998: English Edition
Aug 14 / ‘Indonesia 1998’: A satirical illustration of the country’s past
Magdalene on What I Wish I Had Known (& Other Lessons You Learned in Your 20s)
Aug 10 / Blogger Releases New Memoir on Adulting
Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash can be a charming novel, even big-hearted, despite some very dark events. — Saturday Paper on Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash
Aug 05 / Eka Kurniawan: Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash
Gazette on My Night in the Planetarium
Aug 05 / The children’s books you should show your kids this summer
Jakarta Globe on Non-Spesifik
Aug 03 / ‘Non-Spesifik’: Anya Rompas’ New Book Delves Into Poet’s Volatile Mind
New Books
Released this Month
What Media Says
Okky Madasari
in VICE
Aug 31 / How To Break Into America As A Writer
Melani Budianta
in Jakarta Post
Aug 28 / Book worm: Melani Budianta: A reader of feminist literature works
Khairani Barokka
in Dave Poems
Aug 28 / Sandra Alland, Khairani Barokka and Daniel Sluman, eds., – Stairs and Whispers: D/deaf and Disabled Poets Write Back
Khairani Barokka
in Sideways Times
Aug 06 / Disabled artists are out here: A conversation with Okka
in VICE
Aug 31 / How To Break Into America As A Writer
Melani Budianta
in Jakarta Post
Aug 28 / Book worm: Melani Budianta: A reader of feminist literature works
Khairani Barokka
in Dave Poems
Aug 28 / Sandra Alland, Khairani Barokka and Daniel Sluman, eds., – Stairs and Whispers: D/deaf and Disabled Poets Write Back
Khairani Barokka
in Sideways Times
Aug 06 / Disabled artists are out here: A conversation with Okka
Clippings
Asian Correspondent
Aug 25 / Ubud Writers Festival to showcase Indonesian literature in October
Asymptote
Aug 25 / Weekly Dispatches from the Frontlines of World Literature – August 25, 2017
Jakarta Post
Aug 25 / Jakarta event highlights Palestinian poems
Jakarta Globe
Aug 24 / Indonesia International Book Fair to Hit Jakarta This September
Aug 21 / Bumi Langit [R]evolusi: Bringing back local superheroes
Jakarta Post
Aug 20 / Indonesia International Book Fair to return in September
Asian Correspondent
Aug 07 / Asean Literary Festival celebrates art, free speech and 50 years of regional cooperation
Aug 25 / Ubud Writers Festival to showcase Indonesian literature in October
Asymptote
Aug 25 / Weekly Dispatches from the Frontlines of World Literature – August 25, 2017
Jakarta Post
Aug 25 / Jakarta event highlights Palestinian poems
Jakarta Globe
Aug 24 / Indonesia International Book Fair to Hit Jakarta This September
Aug 21 / Bumi Langit [R]evolusi: Bringing back local superheroes
Jakarta Post
Aug 20 / Indonesia International Book Fair to return in September
Asian Correspondent
Aug 07 / Asean Literary Festival celebrates art, free speech and 50 years of regional cooperation
Aside/ICYMI
Writing
Jakarta Post
Aug 29 / Why using English doesn’t make me any less Indonesian by Marcella Purnama
Margins
Aug 07 / Money for your English by Khairani Barokka
Goethe Institut – Magazine
Aug 01 / Mobile Libraries in the Furthest Corners of Indonesia by Erni Aladjai
Aug 29 / Why using English doesn’t make me any less Indonesian by Marcella Purnama
Margins
Aug 07 / Money for your English by Khairani Barokka
Goethe Institut – Magazine
Aug 01 / Mobile Libraries in the Furthest Corners of Indonesia by Erni Aladjai
Works in Translation
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