Unlocking Imagination: Writing for Kids

Dina Tuasuun is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) and a children's literature enthusiast, researcher, writer, and translator. One of her works, Ira Tidak Takut, is widely accessible through digital reading platforms. She has also written a novella for adult readers titled Tamu di Rumah Ayahku, which is included in the short story and novella collection Ketika Tuhan Berbisik. Her translated work, Tidurlah, Tokek!, an adaptation of a Balinese folk tale written by Margaret Read MacDonald, received the IBBY Honour List Honorary Translation in 2012. Dina studied at Sekolah Tinggi Filsafat Theologi Jakarta and continued her literature studies at Universitas Indonesia. She is currently completing her doctoral studies while teaching children and university students.

Dina Tuasuun adalah anggota Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) yang juga seorang penikmat, peneliti, penulis, dan penerjemah sastra anak. Salah satu karyanya, Ira Tidak Takut, dapat diakses secara luas melalui platform baca digital. Ia pernah menulis novelet untuk pembaca dewasa berjudul Tamu di Rumah Ayahku yang dimuat dalam kumpulan cerpen dan novelet Ketika Tuhan Berbisik. Karya terjemahannya, Tidurlah, Tokek!, sebuah adaptasi cerita rakyat Bali yang ditulis Margaret Read MacDonald, menerima IBBY Honour List Honorary Translation 2012. Dina menempuh studi di Sekolah Tinggi Filsafat Theologi Jakarta dan melanjutkan studi sastra di Universitas Indonesia. Saat ini, ia sedang menyelesaikan studi doktoralnya sambil mengajar anak-anak dan mahasiswa. 

Rassi Narika is an Indonesian writer, illustrator, and Co-Founder of Seumpama, a studio, publisher, and bookstore focusing on children's literature. At Seumpama, she is experimenting with creating children's books that celebrate the ways in which our little friends see the world. Her books have been featured at national and international book festivals, received translation grants and support for a book tour in the United Kingdom, and were nominated for Best Children's Book in Indonesia. Her illustrations can be found in the children's novel Kokokan Mencari Arumbawangi by Cyntha Hariadi in 2020, the Porter Pamphlet published by Peron House in 2023, and Museum Teman Baik published by POST Press in 2024. Currently, Rassi divides her time between managing Seumpama, organizing the stories that fill her mind, and working on her personal projects.

Rassi Narika adalah seorang penulis, ilustrator, dan salah satu pendiri Seumpama, sebuah studio, penerbit, dan toko buku yang fokus dengan sastra anak. Di sana, ia bereksperimen membuat buku anak yang merayakan cara teman-teman kecil melihat dunia. Buku-bukunya hadir di festival buku nasional dan internasional, mendapat hibah terjemahan dan dukungan tur buku di UK, dan masuk nominasi karya anak terbaik di Indonesia. Ilustrasinya dapat ditemui di novel anak Kokokan Mencari Arumbawangi karya Cyntha Hariadi pada tahun 2020, Porter Pamphlet terbitan Peron House pada tahun 2023, dan Museum Teman Baik terbitan POST Press pada tahun 2024. Saat ini Rassi membagi waktunya mengelola Seumpama, merapikan cerita-cerita yang memenuhi kepalanya, dan mengerjakan proyek-proyek pribadinya.

Molly Oldfield is a British author and broadcaster, as well as the host of Everything Under the Sun, a weekly podcast that addresses questions from children around the globe. The podcast quickly ascended to the top spot on the 'Kids and Family' chart on Apple Podcasts upon its November 2018 launch and was honored with the Bronze award for 'Best Family Podcast' at the 2019 British Podcast Awards. Molly is brimming with uncommon facts and knowledge. She earned the moniker The Original QI Elf through twelve years spent crafting questions for the BBC quiz show. Additionally, she has authored several other children's books, including The Secret Museum, Wonders of the World's Museums, and Natural Wonders of the World.

Molly Oldfield adalah seorang penulis dan penyiar Inggris, yang juga menjadi pembawa acara Everything Under the Sun, sebuah siniar mingguan yang mengangkat pertanyaan-pertanyaan dari anak-anak dari berbagai penjuru duna. Siniar ini dengan cepat naik ke peringkat teratas kategori 'Kids and Family' dalam Apple Podcasts setelah peluncurannya pada November 2018 dan diganjar Bronze award untuk ‘Best Family Podcast’ pada 2019 British Podcast Awards. Molly memilliki perbendaharaan yang kaya akan pengetahuan dan fakta-fakta yang tak lazim diketahui orang. Ia mendapatkan julukan The Original QI Elf berkat pengalamannya selama 12 tahun menulis pertanyaan untuk sebuah acara kuis anak-anak di BBC. Ia telah menulis beberapa buku anak lainnya, termasuk The Secret Museum, Wonders of the World's Museums, and Natural Wonders of the World.

Dian Kristiani is an Indonesian author of children's books, having written over 200 titles, including several bestsellers. As a speaker at various writing events, she aims to bring joy and promote positive values to Indonesian children through her work. Dian graduated from the Faculty of Philosophy at Gadjah Mada University in Yogyakarta.

Dian Kristiani adalah penulis buku anak asal Indonesia yang telah menulis lebih dari 200 judul, termasuk judul-judul yang laris di pasaran. Sebagai penulis dan pembicara di berbagai acara kepenulisan, Ia berharap dapat membawa kegembiraan dan menyebarkan sikap positif pada anak-anak Indonesia melalui karya-karyanya. Dian lulus dari Fakultas Filsafar Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta.