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    In the Headlines

    Discover the vibrant world of Indonesian writers through the latest updates curated from global media outlets, thoughtfully indexed to bring you regular and engaging coverage, ensuring you stay connected to the pulse of the literary scene. Explore with us as we delve into the rich narratives and captivating stories of Indonesian writers, presented with the utmost professionalism.


    Jakarta Post / As Seen On
    Oct 14, 2019

    UWRF to ponder consequences of human actions



    Jakarta Post / All Things Books
    Oct 11, 2019

    Putu Oka Sukanta brings historical memory to wider audience



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Oct 10, 2019

    Eka Kurniawan turns down award from Education and Culture Ministry



    IDWRITERS / Story
    Sep 29, 2019

    “I thought I should have read it long ago.”



    Asian Review of Books / All Things Books
    Sep 14, 2019

    “Kitchen Curse”, stories by Eka Kurniawan



    Jakarta Globe / What Media Says
    Sep 07, 2019

    Writer Leila Chudori Launches Literary Podcast



    Jakarta Globe / All Things Books
    Aug 09, 2019

    Everything You Always Wanted to Happen in the Bumi Manusia Film* (*but Were Afraid to Ask)



    Jakarta Post / As Seen On
    Jul 30, 2019

    Jakarta’s literary festival to highlight Southern identity



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Jul 19, 2019

    Literary figure and senior journalist Arswendo Atmowiloto dies at 70



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Jun 29, 2019

    Feby Indirani: The importance of being honest

    Indonesian Writers

    Penguin News / As Seen On
    Jun 28, 2019

    Write It Fellowship recipients 2019



    Wasafiri / What Media Says
    Jun 19, 2019

    Norman Erikson Pasaribu and Tiffany Tsao on translating via WhatsApp, green flying saucers, and queer liberation



    Personal Blog / All Things Books
    Jun 17, 2019

    Kumpulan Budak Setan



    Indonesia at Melbourne / What Media Says
    Jun 13, 2019

    Talking Indonesia: Norman Erikson Pasaribu on literature and diversity



    Books and Bao / All Things Books
    Jun 10, 2019

    Review: Sergius Seeks Bacchus By Norman Erikson Pasaribu



    Asymptote / What Media Says
    Jun 10, 2019

    All of What It Could Be: In Conversation with Tiffany Tsao



    National Centre for Writing / What Media Says
    May 31, 2019

    Reda Gaudiamo on writing for children



    Magdalene / Writing
    May 22, 2019

    I Left Indonesia to Pursue a Life without Fear



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    May 19, 2019

    Open the window: Pratiwi Juliani on writing and ‘Dear Jane’



    Books and Bao / What Media Says
    May 10, 2019

    Meet the Translator: Tiffany Tsao Interview (Indonesian to English)



    Diplomat / All Things Books
    May 07, 2019

    To Buru Island: A Journey to the Dark Side of Indonesia’s Past



    NB Magazine / All Things Books
    Apr 25, 2019

    Apple and Knife by Intan Paramaditha



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Apr 21, 2019

    Reda Gaudiamo’s journey from aspiring writer to London Book Fair star



    Jakarta Post / All Things Books
    Apr 12, 2019

    ‘Race, Islam and Power’ set to launch ahead of 2019 presidential election



    Electric Literature / Writing
    Apr 11, 2019

    Why Are Indonesians Being Erased from Indonesian Literature?



    Emma Valley Press / What Media Says
    Apr 05, 2019

    Interview with picture book author Rassi Narika



    Books and Bao / As Seen On
    Mar 27, 2019

    5 Indonesian Writers You Should be Reading



    Weekender / All Things Books
    Mar 25, 2019

    Book Review: “Love, Lies And Indomee” By Nuril Basri



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Mar 20, 2019

    Between humor and violence: Seno Gumira’s quest for truth

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    Words Without Borders / As Seen On
    Mar 18, 2019

    Translating Gender Fluidity in Clara Ng’s “Meteors”



    Electric Literature / All Things Books
    Mar 14, 2019

    An Indonesian Poet Uses Queer Catholic Saints to Create an Alternative Gospel



    Personal Blog / All Things Books
    Mar 11, 2019

    A quick interview with Kate Wakeling, co-translator of ‘The Adventures of Na Willa’



    Literary Hub / As Seen On
    Mar 08, 2019

    Five Indonesian authors you should read (or: Intan Paramaditha on the inescable politics of lists)



    Buah Zine / What Media Says
    Mar 06, 2019

    Interview: Clara Ng



    Red Magazine / All Things Books
    Mar 06, 2019

    10 books by brilliant women around the world



    ANZ LitLovers / All Things Books
    Mar 06, 2019

    Child of All Nations, (The Buru Quartet #2) by Pramoedya Ananta Toer, translated by Max Lane

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