From Spark to Word: Finding Your Voice Through Poetry | Teens Takeover re:write

About the Event

Every poem begins with a spark. It can be a feeling, a memory or a fleeting thought. In this hands-on workshop, poet Loh Guan Liang invites teens to follow that spark.

Through solo and group writing tasks, you will experiment with new techniques, explore haiku and free verse, hear about Guan Liang’s own creative journey and leave with a finished piece that is entirely your own. No experience needed, just a willingness to show up, write and discover what only you have to say.

This programme is suitable for teenagers aged 13 to 17.

About the Speaker

For Loh Guan Liang, writing is a way of recording his observations of the world. He is the author of two poetry collections: Transparent Strangers (2012) and Bitter Punch (2016). Bitter Punch was shortlisted for the Singapore Literature Prize in 2018.

Guan Liang has also dabbled with short fiction, personal essays and literary translation. In 2014 he co-translated Art Studio, a Chinese novel by Singapore Cultural Medallion recipient Yeng Pway Ngon.

Find out more about Guan Liang’s workshops at http://lohguanliang.weebly.com.

Registration and Attendance

• Registration is required for this programme. Please register one ticket per person.

• Attendance will be taken using the NLB Mobile app. Please download the app ( https://go.gov.sg/nlbmobile-attendance ) or update it to the latest version. Then, scan the QR code at the venue to take your attendance upon entry.

• [For parent-child programmes] Parents attending with children: please add your child’s profile in the NLB Mobile app before arriving, so you can include their attendance in the submission.

• Please arrive 10 minutes before the session starts. Seats may be released to walk-in participants if you arrive late.

Photography and Videography Notice

Please note that photos and/or videos of this programme and its participants may be taken.

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