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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.


    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



    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)



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Apr 21, 2019

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



    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



    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”



    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



    Jakarta Post / As Seen On
    Mar 06, 2019

    The increasing global visibility of Indonesian authors



    Jakarta Globe / As Seen On
    Mar 05, 2019

    The Problem With Promoting Indonesian Literature Abroad?: A Simplistic White Gaze



    Jakarta Post / As Seen On
    Mar 05, 2019

    ‘London welcomes Indonesia’: 2019 London Book Fair marks 70 years of Indonesia-UK bilateral relations



    Culture Trip, The / As Seen On
    Mar 05, 2019

    7 Female Authors Taking Indonesian Literature Worldwide

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    Words Without Borders / As Seen On
    Mar 05, 2019

    Interiors and Interpretations: New Writing from Indonesia



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Feb 23, 2019

    Eka Kurniawan celebrates Prince Claus Award in town



    National Centre for Writing / As Seen On
    Feb 22, 2019

    Where are all the Indonesian writers?



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Feb 16, 2019

    Laksmi Pamuntjak’s first English novel ‘Srikandi’ acquired by Penguin Random House



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Feb 15, 2019

    ‘Not A Virgin’ author brings his books to English readers



    Publishers Weekly / What Media Says
    Feb 12, 2019

    Verso to Debut New Fiction Line in Fall 2019

    Pramoedya Ananta Toer - Indonesian Writers

    NOW!Jakarta / What Media Says
    Jan 04, 2019

    The Life of a Legend : Pramoedya Ananta Toer



    English PEN / As Seen On
    Dec 18, 2018

    PEN Translates autumn 2018 awards announced



    Tempo English / What Media Says
    Dec 11, 2018

    Jokowi Delivers Award for Putu Wijaya in Cultural Congress



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Dec 10, 2018

    Author Eka Kurniawan gets Prince Claus award



    Books and Bao / What Media Says
    Dec 07, 2018

    Meet the Translator: Jessica Ginting (Indonesian to English)



    Jakarta Post / As Seen On
    Dec 06, 2018

    Jakarta Arts Council names winners of novel-writing contest



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Dec 05, 2018

    Obituary: NH Dini, Indonesian feminist literary figure



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Dec 04, 2018

    Author NH Dini dies following car crash in Semarang



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Nov 24, 2018

    Bunga Penutup Abad: Finding Pramoedya’s words on stage



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Nov 19, 2018

    Author Okky Madasari ventures into new genre, launches children’s series

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    Words Without Borders / As Seen On
    Nov 16, 2018

    Women’s Voices, Art, and Activism at the Fifteenth Ubud Writers & Readers Festival



    Jakarta Globe / What Media Says
    Oct 17, 2018

    Relax, It’s Just Religion: Feby Indirani’s ‘Magical Islamism’



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Oct 11, 2018

    From Indonesia to Germany: The story of Nuril Basri



    Jakarta Post / What Media Says
    Oct 01, 2018

    Maria Antonia Rahartati: Adding color to lives of children with ‘Astérix’

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    World Kid Lit / As Seen On
    Sep 20, 2018

    Children’s Literature in Indonesia: A Blend of Cultures and Styles

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