Okky Madasari’s Mata series takes readers on thrilling journeys across Indonesia through the eyes of Matara, a curious and brave young girl. These adventure stories spark imagination and open windows into the country’s diverse landscapes and cultures, while nurturing curiosity, courage, and a love of learning. In this special book club, participants will step into the world of Mata with Okky herself, exploring her creative process, research, and vision, and reflecting together on the enduring power of adventure tales for young readers.
This session will be conducted in Indonesian.
Supported by Center for Book Affairs; Education Standard, Curriculum, and Assessment Agency; Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education.
Seri Mata karya Okky Madasari mengajak pembaca menjelajahi Indonesia melalui mata Matara, seorang gadis muda yang penasaran dan pemberani. Cerita petualangan ini menumbuhkan imajinasi serta membuka jendela ke berbagai lanskap dan budaya di Indonesia, sambil menumbuhkan rasa ingin tahu, keberanian, dan kecintaan pada belajar. Dalam klub buku spesial ini, peserta akan memasuki dunia Mata bersama Okky sendiri, mengeksplorasi proses kreatif, riset, dan visinya, serta merenungkan bersama kekuatan abadi cerita petualangan bagi pembaca muda.
Sesi ini akan diselenggarakan dalam bahasa Indonesia.
Didukung oleh Pusat Perbukuan; Badan Standar, Kurikulum, dan Asesmen Pendidikan; Kementerian Pendidikan Dasar dan Menengah.
Made Rusmartini, S.Pd., M.Pd., is the Secretary of the Swamitra International Foundation and a member of the Self-Development Committee of the SPK Association throughout Indonesia. Rusmartini has extensive experience, having taught for 21 years at a Sekolah Satuan Pendidikan Kerjasama. In addition to teaching, she writes non-fiction novels that highlight Balinese local culture, including Serdadu Poleng, Selasih, and Perjamuan Capung.
Okky Madasari is an Indonesian writer and sociologist who writes novels, short stories, children’s books, and poetry. Her works have been published in Malay, English, German, and Arabic, earning numerous national and international awards. As a social scientist, Okky earned her PhD from the National University of Singapore, focusing her research on the sociology of knowledge, censorship, and knowledge production. Under the OM Group, she founded and manages Omong-Omong Media, an alternative space for knowledge production, as well as the research and training organization OM Institute.
Okky Madasari adalah penulis dan sosiolog Indonesia yang menulis novel, cerita pendek, buku anak, dan puisi. Karya-karyanya telah diterbitkan dalam bahasa Melayu, Inggris, Jerman, dan Arab, serta meraih berbagai penghargaan nasional dan internasional. Sebagai ilmuwan sosial, Okky meraih gelar PhD dari National University of Singapore, dengan fokus penelitian pada sosiologi pengetahuan, sensor, dan produksi pengetahuan. Di bawah naungan OM Group, ia mendirikan dan mengelola Omong-Omong Media, sebuah ruang alternatif untuk produksi pengetahuan, serta lembaga riset dan pelatihan OM Institute.
Gema Laksmi Mawardi is the Programme Director of Kusala Sastra Khatulistiwa, one of Indonesia’s most prominent literary awards. With a background in literature and cultural management, he curates programmes that highlight diverse voices and foster dialogue in the literary community. Beyond his role at Kusala Sastra Khatulistiwa, he also works independently on various arts and cultural projects. Through these initiatives, he focuses on collaboration and building connections among writers, artists, and communities.
Gema Laksmi Mawardi adalah Direktur Program Kusala Sastra Khatulistiwa, salah satu penghargaan sastra paling bergengsi di Indonesia. Berbekal latar belakang di bidang sastra dan manajemen kebudayaan, ia merancang berbagai program yang menyoroti keberagaman suara sekaligus mendorong dialog dalam komunitas sastra. Di luar perannya di Kusala Sastra Khatulistiwa, ia juga bekerja secara independen dalam sejumlah proyek seni dan budaya. Melalui inisiatif tersebut, ia berfokus pada kolaborasi serta membangun hubungan antara penulis, seniman, dan komunitas.
