2.00 – 6.00 pm

The POD, Level 16

National Library Building

100 Victoria Street

The book, Men in White: the untold story of Singapore’s ruling party, has created a sensation in the mass media since its release in September 2009. Written by three senior journalists from The Straits Times and commissioned and published by Singapore Press Holdings, Men in White was publicised extensively in the print and cyber media. The book became an immediate bestseller in Singapore and generated buzz not only locally but reportedly in Asia as well. The media blitz surrounding Men in White turned on its claim to offer an accessible and unbiased history of the ruling PAP government and of post-World War Two Singapore history in general. Yet, this claim quickly provoked challenges and invited critical scrutiny of its contents and research methodology from different quarters in the country. For several months following the book’s launch, history took centerstage in the nation’s mass media.

This seminar is the first public forum since the launch of the book to examine Men in White as a sensation generated from the intersection between history and the mass media. Discussion will revolve around the popularization of history by non-professional historians, the writing and consumption of history in the mass media, the internet and the democratization of history as well as the specific impact of the book on the state of Singapore writing and historiography.

Due to limited seats, registration is required and can be made via http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg, surf on to ‘SG 101’.

For more information, visit http://www.ari.nus.edu.sg/events_categorydetails.asp?categoryid=6&eventid=1003

Organised By: Asia Research Institute

In Collaboration With: National Library Singapore

Visit http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg for more programmes and exhibitions.

10.00 am – 11.30 am

Imagination Room, Level 5

National Library Building

100 Victoria Street

For some Singaporeans, the idea of living in Europe, US or Australia may sound glamorous but in reality, living overseas is far from it as most overseas Singaporeans would miss the food of Singapore the most.

What do you do when you crave for Singapore food when you’re overseas?

Dish it out, says Josephine Chia, a writer who has produced Singaporean recipes. She also teaches Singaporean expatriates ways to substitute local ingredients with Western ones. Join Josephine as she shares about her experiences of living abroad and how she nurtures her pride in her Singaporean culture overseas. Josephine will also conduct a cooking demonstration.

Due to limited seats, registration is required and can be made via http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg and surf on to ‘SG101′.

Organised By: National Library Singapore

2.00 pm – 4.00 pm

Imagination Room, Level 5

National Library Building

100 Victoria Street

If you’re into your family’s genealogy, join us to witness the launch of The Great Genealogical Search, a book written locally but supported by experts in the U.S. It is touted as the first book to offer a complete resource toolkit from research to family reunion, covering all forms of genealogical research methods including DNA testing.

Visit www.straitsconsultancy.com / www.greatgenealogicalsearch.com or email admin@straitsconsultancy.com for more details.

Due to limited seats, registration is required and can be made via http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg and surf on to ‘SG 101’.

Organised By: Straits Consultancy

Supported By: National Library Singapore

1.00 pm – 4.00 pm

Visitor’s Briefing Room, Level 1

National Library Building

100 Victoria Street

Does it not amaze you as you read a thriller or crime fiction, how do these authors get their ideas and inspiration to write such complex plots? In this session, hear the formula and get tips on writing techniques for a crime story.

If it’s not fictional and based on true accounts, how do you tell the story? What are the things you should be mindful of and where do you start writing? Where do you start hunting for facts? To hear the secrets of writing crime stories, join Pugalenthii author of ‘True Crimes of Singapore’ as he relates his experience in writing about real life crimes in Singapore. Let him bring you on a hunt for the facts with the wide range of resources available.

Due to limited seats, registration is required and can be made via http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg and surf on to ‘Experience Singapore Literature’.

Organised By: National Library Singapore