TALK | Stepping Into White Space

The Hong Kong International Literary Festival (HKILF) inspires the joy of reading by bringing the world’s writers and stories to Hong Kong’s diverse communities. A dynamic year-round programme and an annual festival offer dialogue, entertainment and perspective, while the Young Readers Festival (YRF) motivates students to engage with all aspects of the written word, improving communication skills, while nurturing the art of writing and storytelling.The annual festival features established and emerging writers from around the world, alongside local literary talents, in a programme that includes panel discussions, book talks, readings, workshops, walks, school programmes, performances, and more.We are a not-for-profit, charitable organisation dedicated to bringing the best in the literary arts to Hong Kong. For more information, please visit our website atwww.festival.org.hk

Hong Kong International Literary Festival

Discover how stepping into white space empowers us to explore the uncharted, embrace the unknown, and become the authors of our own stories.

The Fringe Jockey Club Studio Theatre

Hong Kong International Literary Festival 2024

The upcoming Hong Kong International Literary Festival (HKILF) brings together literary icons, world class authors and the city’s top talents through events that reach nearly 18,000 people each year.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER Ritu Hemnani is an author, journalist, and teacher, who hopes for every child to see themselves in the pages of a book and know that their stories matter. Ritu is ethnically Indian, a British national, and calls Hong Kong home. Her picture book, Gope and Meera - A Migration Story was published in 2017. Lion of the Sky is Ritu’s debut historical middle-grade novel in verse, and will be published by HarperCollins/Balzer+Bray in 2024.  ABOUT THIS EVENTJoin author, journalist, and educator Ritu Hemnani, in conversation with Treena Nairne of TEDxTinHauWomen, as they reflect on the surprising evolution of Ritu’s debut middle-grade novel in verse, Lion of the Sky They will delve into magic and the challenges of storytelling in verse, and the hardest lessons learned on the journey from amateur to author. Discover how stepping into white space empowers us to explore the uncharted, embrace the unknown, and become the authors of our own stories.  *Please note that photos and videos of participants may be taken during the activities,which may be used by the organiser and the major sponsor for educational and promotional purposes in any way deemed appropriate, including disseminationthrough printed and online channels. Participation in the programme will constitute the participants’ consent to the above arrangement.-ABOUT HKILFThe Hong Kong International Literary Festival (HKILF) inspires the joy of reading by bringing the world’s writers and stories to Hong Kong’s diverse communities. A dynamic year-round programme and an annual festival offer dialogue, entertainment and perspective, while the Young Readers Festival (YRF) motivates students to engage with all aspects of the written word, improving communication skills, while nurturing the art of writing and storytelling.The annual festival features established and emerging writers from around the world, alongside local literary talents, in a programme that includes panel discussions, book talks, readings, workshops, walks, school programmes, performances, and more.To find more, please visit our official website:<a href="https://www.festival.org.hk/" title="https://www.festival.org.hk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> https://www.festival.org.hk/</a>

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