Tag: picture books

• Publishing in Indonesia: Tips from Sarita Newson

  Jun 5

  I had a chat with Sarita Newson last year about the latest children’s book she is publishing. With more than 30 years of experience in publishing in Indonesia through her… more ›

• Kids inspired to write by bugs and rocks

  Feb 22

  Last week I visited my eldest son’s class to read a story I’d recently written, The Bug and the Rock. I wasn’t sure how they would like it as it… more ›

• Best and worst of Indonesian picture books (continued)

  Feb 12

  In contrast to the books in the previous post, the following books were published first in Indonesia though not all were written in Indonesian. Despite its publisher having an English name (Great! Publisher)… more ›

• Best and worst of bilingual Indonesian picture books

  Jan 26

  It’s wonderful to live in Indonesia and be able to pick up a new bilingual book at a bookshop whenever the mood takes me. It’s not that easy, however, to… more ›