Yayasan Mudra Swari Saraswati is thrilled to announce the talented Indonesian writers selected for the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival 2024 Emerging Writers Program. From 449 submissions, ten Indonesian writers were chosen by the curating team of literary figures Dee Lestari, Faisal Oddang, and … [Read more...]
7 Poetry Collections by Chinese Indonesian Writers
May 18, 2024 by
Jeddie Sophronius, author of "Interrogation Records," recommends poems that affirm the resilience of their heritage and culture. Growing up as a Chinese Indonesian, I never thought a person who looked like me would have a place in literature. My dream of being a writer seemed impossible. To this … [Read more...]
Indonesian Writer Shines at Doha International Book Fair 2024
May 18, 2024 by
Indonesia stood out at the Doha International Book Fair (DIBF) 2024, with best-selling author Dewi (Dee) Lestari making a notable appearance. The Indonesian Embassy in Doha proudly present Dee on May 16, marking the first time an Indonesian author has participated as a featured speaker at this … [Read more...]
Hello says the mountain
May 15, 2024 by
In the opening pages of Isna Marifa’s debut novel, Sapaan Sang Giri, a young Javanese girl awakes to the sound of her father’s voice intruding on her dreams. ‘Come, my girl, get up!’ he calls. ‘Come and see. The ship’s coming into port.’ The year is 1751, and father and daughter have been at sea for … [Read more...]
Book Review: The Good, the Bad, and the Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto
May 8, 2024 by
In bestselling author Jesse Q. Sutanto's The Good, the Bad, and the Aunties, the third installment in the Aunties series, a celebration descends into chaos when foes crash the party. Newlywed Meddy Chan is looking forward to jetting straight from her European honeymoon with her beloved husband … [Read more...]
