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    Dive into the lives and works of individual Indonesian writers with 'Writer Spotlights.' Curated news and articles from global media provide a focused look at the latest buzz surrounding these literary personalities. Stay connected to insightful coverage on the vibrant world of Indonesian authors.


    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Jul 31, 2020

    Ajip Rosidi: A prolific author, spirited literary activist passes away



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Jul 30, 2020

    Award-winning author Ajip Rosidi dead at 82



    Kompas.com / What Media Says
    Jul 20, 2020

    Icon of Indonesian Literature Sapardi Djoko Damono Passes Away



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Jul 19, 2020

    Indonesian literary icon Sapardi Djoko Damono passes away at 80



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Jul 19, 2020

    Lala Bohang explores the feminine in the fantastical



    Kompas.id / What Media Says
    Jul 18, 2020

    Ana Mustamin: Literature on the Counterflow Lane



    Jakarta Post / As Seen On
    Jul 17, 2020

    Ubud Writers and Readers Festival 2020 postponed



    New Mandala / What Media Says
    Jul 07, 2020

    ‘That damned elusive pimpernel: Tan Malaka and the Patjar Merah stories



    Options / What Media Says
    May 12, 2020

    Author Q&A: Intan Paramaditha explores displacement, feminism and the road not taken in her choose-your-own adventure debut novel



    Wasafiri / What Media Says
    Mar 30, 2020

    Wasafiri Wonders: Khairani Barokka



    Antara / As Seen On
    Mar 22, 2020

    Rich themes of Indonesian poems, from struggle, love, to humor



    Antara / As Seen On
    Mar 08, 2020

    Deciphering Indonesia in its myriad shades through its female writers



    UWRF News / As Seen On
    Mar 05, 2020

    Ubud Writers & Readers Festival Unveils Its 2020 Theme: Mulat Sarira



    Asia House / What Media Says
    Mar 05, 2020

    Author Q&A: Intan Paramaditha, The Wandering



    Guardian / What Media Says
    Mar 05, 2020

    Intan Paramaditha: ‘Travel was unattainable for me – I thought America only existed on TV’



    Google Doodles / What Media Says
    Feb 29, 2020

    NH Dini’s 84th Birthday



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Feb 29, 2020

    Google Doodle celebrates 84th birthday of literary legend NH Dini



    Jakarta Post / As Seen On
    Feb 18, 2020

    Jakarta Content Con/Week coming in November



    Mascara Literary Review / What Media Says
    Feb 16, 2020

    On Scars and Flying Horses: Lara Norgaard in Conversation with Linda Christanty



    Publishing Perspectives / As Seen On
    Feb 10, 2020

    London Book Fair’s International Excellence Awards: 2020 Shortlist



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Feb 02, 2020

    Winternachten literary festival and the art of decolonization



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Jan 26, 2020

    Tiffany Tsao: Giving outsiders a voice



    Asymptote / What Media Says
    Jan 16, 2020

    Putu Oka Sukanta and the Hidden Wounds of World History



    Asymptote / What Media Says
    Dec 09, 2019

    Personal Histories, Sexual Politics: An Interview with Ayu Utami



    Jakarta Post / As Seen On
    Dec 08, 2019

    Latin American connection: Can Indonesian literature have the same influence?



    Antara / What Media Says
    Dec 05, 2019

    Laksmi Pamuntjak releases third novel



    Qantara / What Media Says
    Oct 28, 2019

    Interview with author and feminist Feby Indirani: “God is my partner in crime”



    Jakarta Post / As Seen On
    Oct 14, 2019

    UWRF to ponder consequences of human actions



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Oct 10, 2019

    Eka Kurniawan turns down award from Education and Culture Ministry



    Jakarta Globe / What Media Says
    Sep 07, 2019

    Writer Leila Chudori Launches Literary Podcast



    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



    Indonesia at Melbourne / What Media Says
    Jun 13, 2019

    Talking Indonesia: Norman Erikson Pasaribu on literature and diversity

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