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Murti Bunanta and KPBA in Collaboration with Sitor Situmorang Foundation Organizing the 100 Year Celebration of Sitor Situmorang

Please enjoy another glance of sharing session with the children: Reading Theater, (p1.2) the recent published book by Murti ( pic3 ), read aloud demonstrating (pic 4), sharing ideas by some of the students (pic 5,6,7). Showing a sample of silent book by Emilia Nasir (p8). Several KPBA members who are helping to organize the event (p9). Salim M ( white shirt – the

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Enjoy and Don’t Worry About the Competition

This advice was brought up by Murti Bunanta when she was invited to be one of the speakers at a Webinar, May 11th 2024, organized by The Education University in Bandung in collaboration with Seameo, Seameo Qitep, Seameo Ceccep, Hiski, and Tridaya Group. KPBA is invited to be part of this collaboration as KPBA is considered to have many experiences in conducting Storytelling Events

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INABBY Activities

IBBY Indonesia Artificial Intelligence and Young TalentsIn collaboration with Kelompok Pencinta Bacaan Anak (KPBA), IBBY Indonesia (INABBY) organised a series of webinars and seminars during the second half of 2023. Some interesting topics of the webinar include Artificial Intelligence and Young Talents. Artificial Intelligence has been a popular discussion topic among experts and journalists, including children’s book writers and illustrators, in Indonesia. On 26

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Exploring Children’s Literature

As usual KPBA and INABBY webinar went well. Webinar #32 gave many new insights to the participants.Dr Murti Bunanta showed some her works of early readers to give insights how shaping a good stories for kindergartners (pic 2,3). Also she showed her newest book published in Singapore (pic 4,5).Three other speakers: Dr Ida Farida Sachmadi, Nicke Yunita Muharram M.A and Jessica Florencia, medical doctor

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Happiness With Special Children in Bali

A visit to a special school in Bali , December 4th 2023. The Children showed a good response and participated in all programs: making storytelling devices, with KPBA representatives Dwi Julyanti, Murti Bunanta, storytelling sessions with Margaret Read MacDonald (pic 8 , 9 – Fat Cat was handed over to the head master afterwards) and Made Taro and Gde Tarmada.They also astonished us with

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KPBA/INABBY activities in Bali December, 2nd, 2023

The first event of KPBA in Bali at a elementary school on December 2rd to suppor the 48th anniversary of the school. Dwi Julyanti, member of KPBA taught enthusiasts pupil in making craft and Murti presented 3 of her works for the school library handed over to the head master.We met our long best friend Made Taro the Maestro of Balinese Storytelling, who still

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Write a Good Quality Folktales Books

Late post.Dr Margaret Read Macdonald, children’s book writer, folklorist and storyteller from America share her knowledge through telling and her books.Dr Murti Bunanta, shows several of books to explain the meaning of the seminar; From Stage to Page and From Page to Stage. . Tanggal 28 November 2023 yang lalu, KPBA dan INABBY menyelenggarakan seminar dengan topik “From Stage to Page. From Page to

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Stories, Stories, Stories. Everybody Can Tell Stories.

Reported by Vivi Avianti in IndonesianReported by Murti Bunanta in English This event organized by KPBA (Society for the Advancement of Children’s Literature) and Indonesian Board of Books for Young People (INABBY) supported by IBBY Yamada Fund and several government institutions done on November 25th 2023.It proofs that everyone can tell stories in their own way. This event is an inclusive activity giving a

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Stories from Biennial Illustrations Bratislava (BIB) 2023

Late Post A glance of KPBA – INABBY event dated October 24th 2023 attended by ca 120 participants with opening remark by H.E Tomas Ferko, the Ambassador of the Slovak Republic. This useful event was also attended by Mr Toro Purbo, former Indonesian Ambassador for the Slovak Republic. Writers, Ilustrators, Publishers, Children’s Literature experts, and others were very enthusiastic to listen to the talk.

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KPBA Webinar #31 Presented Three Children Speakers

Murti Bunanta always believes that children should be encouraged to speak and express their own opinion about what are their dreams.KPBA #31st Webinar is the second of a series of webinars that provides space for young talent to express themselves through their art, and voice out their aspirations. In this webinar, Marcia, Keenan and Kinan, 11-13 years old, share about their creative process and

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