Europa Editions has acquired Night of a Thousand Hells by Indonesian author Intan Paramaditha, translated by Stephen Epstein and Tiffany Tsao. Europa Editions pre-empted world English-language rights (excluding Australia and New Zealand) from Kelly Falconer, founder of the Asia Literary Agency. … [Read more...]
My Harimau King: Annie McCann’s cultural milestone for Australian kids
November 5, 2025 by
It’s November, 2025, and “My Harimau King” has arrived on bookshelves as both a thrilling story for young readers and a cultural milestone, with author Annie McCann’s voice roaring through every page like the tiger king at the heart of her tale. (“Harimau” means tiger in Indonesian/Malay). Set … [Read more...]
Indonesian women created a political voice through gendered care work
October 30, 2025 by
In the early 20th century Dutch East Indies, colonial authorities set about instructing residents of Java and Sumatra on hygiene and nutrition. “Literate women often noted that the ‘new scientific knowledge’ broadcast by the Dutch administration echoed indigenous practices, such as the advantages … [Read more...]
Indonesia Promotes Literary Diplomacy Through BRICS Literature Award
October 29, 2025 by
The Language Development and Cultivation Agency of Indonesia continuously promotes the internationalization of Indonesian literature on the global stage. The initiative aims at fostering cultural diplomacy and collaboration among writers from BRICS member countries. During the BRICS Literature … [Read more...]
The Power of Consciousness
October 27, 2025 by
Thursday, 14 August 2025, was a day of paradoxes. At the State Palace in Jakarta, a full dress rehearsal was underway for the ceremony celebrating 80 years of independence for the Republic of Indonesia. Across the street from the palace, a group of people dressed in black and holding black umbrellas … [Read more...]
