Becoming Hedwig Anuar: Revisiting Her Early Years Writing | SWF
Schedule
Sat Nov 09 2024 at 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
UTC+08:00Location
National Library - The Pod (Level 16) | Singapore, SG
About this Event
Important Notice
This programme/event is open to members of the National Library Board, Singapore. Please ensure you have your myLibrary username on hand before proceeding with the registration. If you do not have a myLibrary username, you can create one here: https://account.nlb.gov.sg/.
About the Programme
Hedwig Anuar, as the director of the National Library of Singapore from 1965 until her retirement in 1988, has contributed greatly towards promoting and developing libraries here. A new book Vestiges: Essays 1945–1946 (credited to Hedwig Aroozoo, the name she used prior to her marriage) features Mrs Anuar’s writings before she turned 20. This panel will discuss the book’s significance in identifying the environment in which young Hedwig grew up, her views towards the societal issues of those years and how they correlate with current policies. Audience members can share anecdotes of their interactions with Mrs Anuar, whether personal or official, and reflect upon the impact she’s made on our reading and literacy scene.
This programme is part of Singapore Writers Festival 2024 and is co-presented with the National Library Board.
Where is it happening?
National Library - The Pod (Level 16), 100 Victoria Street, Singapore, SingaporeEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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