The team and our fellow lit-lovers have been getting busy bringing you pre-festival events in July!

This Sunday 5 July, the SWF team (with some of our wonderful friends and colleagues) will be forgoing sleep from 1am – 7am, to read to you at the Events Plaza at National Library! Come find out who are the writers that will be joining us as well!

Through the good people at Pansing, Confucius Institute and the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry, we’ve got renowned Confucian scholar Ms. Yu Dan here for a seminar on Wednesday 8 July, 7pm at SCCCI!

Then on Saturday 11 July 10am, NLB is back again with Experience Literature! Join Cyril Wong for a day of literary tour at Changi Airport, Raffles Place and Armenian Street.

Finally, we’re pleased to present up-and-coming British writer Jos Carlyle! The dynamic young author of the Hayley Hicks series is on her international tour (her Sydney date is all booked out!) and will be making a pit-stop at Chamber in The Arts House on Monday 20 July 3pm for our aspiring young writers! Find out how you can be part of this by clicking on the link below!

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A selection of upcoming book events for you to choose from and one that desires you.

Catch the pre-festival events that will be taking place at The Arts House and National Library from the month of May to July. Admission to event is free so, bring a friend along!

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A partnership with SWF serves to shape and build a Singapore society that has a strong sense of collective and cultural identity, introduce Singaporeans to a love for books, engage Singaporeans in good writing to empower them to influence and communicate effectively.

Through this partnership, your organisation will not only be recognised for your corporate citizenship but will also build your company and brand affinity among your stakeholders and the general public.

For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact:
Ms Phua Shiuan Ling at 6332 6920 / phua_shiuanling@toph.com.sg

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Everyone has at least one good story. What's yours?

The SPH-NAC Golden Point Award is seeking the best, most original, unpublished short story or poem by a Singaporean or a Permanent Resident.

First prize winners in each of our four languages will receive $10,000 in cash and training grants.

Application period closes on Friday, 29 May 2009. Submit your entries TODAY!

For enquiries and/or more information, please contact nac_gpa@nac.gov.sg

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