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Squirky Wraps Up
Jun 10, 2016 · original
Here’s what we’ve been up to these past few weeks, in a somewhat chronological order: “Tested” the final Squirky book with a storytelling and craft session at the Bukit Timah Community Club’s Reading Club with around 30 children. Squirky stuff toy almost got stolen, one girl cried upon realising there would be no more Squirky books, and one boy said the leaf skirt craft activity was dumb because “I am not a girl”. Realised while helping the nth toddler to string leaves that I am really not a craft person, but hey, some kids pulled off the Gardener skirt pretty darn well. A few days later, Squirky got a half page story in The Straits Times for winning the Crystal Kite Award (read full story here ). The photojournalist, Marcus Tan, was absolutely meticulous about styling Squirky, and so even though I really don’t like being photographed, I like this image very much because Squirky was give
Squirky #4 wins 2nd Prize at Samsung KidsTime Authors’ Award
Jun 6, 2016 · original
The Adventures of Squirky the Alien #4: Who is My Mama? was one of the Second Prize Winners at Samsung KidsTime Authors’ Award 2016 ! This came as such a lovely surprise as well, especially since I wasn’t sure the books qualified for this competition since they do not have explicitly Asian settings. It was especially heartwarming to receive a note from one of the judges, Adeline Foo , who took the time to drop us a line. “Your heartfelt stories together with the quirkiness of the artistic renditions have really touched the judges’ hearts. And kids’ hearts too, especially those who are looking for answers…” I haven’t quite processed this unexpected, if somewhat sudden, show of appreciation for Squirky. But once I do, there’s a big reflection post coming up.
Squirky Book #3 Wins Crystal Kite Award!
May 21, 2016 · original
[This post is adapted from my frenzied FB update after we heard the news.] “The Adventures of Squirky the Alien #3: Who is the Red Commander?” has won this year’s Crystal Kite Award (Middle East/India/Asia division)! The annual Crystal Kite Award is given by the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) to recognise great books from 15 SCBWI regional divisions around the world. These books are chosen by other children’s book writers and illustrators. “Who is the Red Commander?” is essentially about a flawed, fearful grown-up who gets told by two kids to face his personal monsters and get with the programme. It is the Squirky book closest to my heart as it parallels my journey in trying to get this book series out – an insecure, publicity-shy writer with zero experience writing children’s picture books trying to come up with not one, but SIX picture books on an uber-nich
All Things #AFCC
May 18, 2016 · original
We’ll be pretty busy at Asian Festival of Children’s Content this year! If you’re coming, do drop by and say HI :)) *** 1. Launch of The Adventures of Squirky the Alien #6: When Does the Search End? [Note: This event is FREE and anyone can come!] Date: Sun 29 May 2016 Time: 3-3.30pm Venue: NLB Building, L1 Plaza 2. Squirky author Melanie will be co-presenting a talk on “Being Honest about Difficult Issues with Stories” with NIE Associate Professor Ruth Wong [Note: You will need to have signed up for either the Parents Forum or Preschool & Primary Teachers Congress] Date: Sun 29 May 2016 Time: 1.15-2.15pm Venue: NLB Building, L16 The Pod She will also be moderating two panels discussing themes close to the Squirky book series: – ‪#‎ weneeddiversebooks‬ . Really! [Note: You will need to have signed up for the Writers & Illustrators Conference] Date: Wed, 25 May Time: 2-3pm Venue: L5 Possib
Six things to know about Squirky #6
May 6, 2016 · original
We’re launching the final Squirky book later this month at the Asian Festival of Children’s Content (more details to come soon) and we’re so glad (yet sentimental) that this series is coming to an end. Here are six things to look forward to in this book: 1. Quentin (aka Red Commander) meeting Squirky’s Daddy and Mummy back on Earth! 2. A few gorgeous doublespreads illustrated by David (we played around with the layout a little for this last book)! 3. A sneak peek at what Squirky and Emma look like when they are older! 4. Tying up (most of the) loose strings after Book #5! 5. An adoptive parent resource on how to disclose with sensitivity with insights from adoption counsellors. 6. Re-visiting the earlier Squirky books again to see how Squirky has evolved during this awesome space adventure and appreciating the story as a complete tale! We hope you are just as excited about the last book
Social Squirky
Apr 13, 2016 · original
Squirky was out quite a bit this March with two store events and two stories out in the papers (see our media page). Meanwhile, the final 6th book also went through design and layout during this period, and right now, we’re taking a breather before promoting the complete series in May at the Asian Festival of Children’s Content and an MPH event in KL in the first week of June (more details to follow soon). It was lovely to share these stories again, and while Book 5 ends on a rather emotionally intense note, the events were pretty fun as kids dressed up as little Gardeners in DIY leaf skirts.
Squirky 5 Events
Mar 9, 2016 · original
Just dropping a note to let you guys know about upcoming bookstore events for T he Adventures of Squirky the Alien #5: How Do You Get to the Garden Galaxy? There’ll be storytelling, craft and a special Squirky art lesson during these sessions! Feel free to drop by if you’re in Singapore
Before and After: Our Very Own (A Sort-of Book Review)
Jan 25, 2016 · original
Five years ago, I was at the Select Bookstore in Tanglin Shopping Centre (which no longer exists) when I came across this book: “Our Very Own: Stories Celebrating Adoptive Families” published by Touch Family Services. This was at a time when my husband and I were curious about adoption but hadn’t really done anything yet. The most memorable bit of that book was the account of how Rod Monterio and his wife, Joyce, adopted a one-year-old boy from the foster care system. Rod was one of my favourite DJs growing up, and just knowing that someone I was familiar with had adopted made it feel a little more accessible. The overall tone of the book was also surprising (note this was the first form of adoption literature I’d read): adoption was celebrated and appreciated, and I liked how people from a variety of backgrounds were featured in the book. Earlier this year, the 2nd collection was launch
Squirky Reader Feature #1: Clarice Chua
Jan 23, 2016 · original
Clarice has just started primary school and likes reading and writing. In fact, she loves books so much that she has set up an informal book club with her classmates. It’s so cool that she has been sharing Squirky books with them! She tells us more about this Hi Clarice, why do you like reading so much? I went to the library and liked the books there. That’s how I became a bookworm. How did you come up with the idea to start a reading club? It all started because one of my classmates forgot to bring a storybook to read for morning silent reading session. I had an extra book and lent it to her. Then I thought, “Why not bring spare books from now onwards to share with more friends?” Some of my classmates also did the same. Everyday, before morning assembly, we share our books with each other. What do your classmates and friends think about your book reading club ? They think it’s great. So
Five things to know about Squirky #5
Jan 19, 2016 · original
1. The Adventures of Squirky the Alien #5: How Do You Get To The Garden Galaxy? has been taking a while to come out because: – I was busy with other projects last year and didn’t have the headspace to sort out the manuscript. When I finally did get that headspace, I decided to do a major overhaul. – The main reason why I decided on some massive rewriting: My son acting out when I read Squirky to other children . It made me question whether I’d unintentionally disrespected his space. However, I do want to finish this book series, and he wants to know what happens in the end too. So we’ve worked out an arrangement where he totally knows the books belong to him (because his name is on the front dedication page) but if other children also want to read the book, then he doesn’t want to be around. These discussions pretty much drove how I wrote the rest of the story (and perhaps why Matthew Sa

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