Event box

What is a Hero? | Children Write | Central Public Library In-Person
Registration is required. Click "Find Out More" to register.
Have you wondered what it takes to be a hero? Join multi-award winning author Emily Lim-Leh as she explores the life and tribulations of a young boy named Ying Xiong as he grows up in 1940s Singapore. In this workshop, participants will learn the attributes of a hero and express heroic ideals through the format of a comic. This workshop is suitable for children from the ages of 9 to 12.
About the author
Emily Lim-Leh is a multi-award-winning author of 50 children’s books. She was named Mediacorp’s Singapore Woman Award Honoree for inspiring readers through her books and finding her voice in writing following a rare voice affliction. She’s also a recipient of the Public Service Medal (Covid-19) for her informational children’s e-books for the community. Little Hero, her historical fiction book, was released as Amazon.sg’s #1 Hot New Release and its #1 Bestseller (Children’s Historical Fiction) on the weekend of its release in end April 2024.
- Date:
- Monday, June 2, 2025
Show more dates
Monday, June 9, 2025
Monday, June 16, 2025
Monday, June 23, 2025
Monday, June 30, 2025
- Time:
- 5:10 PM - 5:20 PM
- Time Zone:
- China, Malaysia, Singapore (change)
- Location:
- Programme Room 1
- Venue:
- Central Library
- Audience:
- Children (7-12 yrs old) Teenagers (13-17 yrs old)
- Categories:
- Areas of Interest > Reading Level > General Event Type > Workshop Language > English