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January 1, Somewhere Other Than Home
A reflective poem by AWA writer Ana Chatterjee exploring how the changes invited by the new year happens quietly, outside calendars and resolutions.

Ana Chatterjee
5 days ago2 min read


Georgette Chen: A Cosmopolitan Pioneer of Singapore’s Nangyang Academy of Fine Arts
Long before global mobility defined modern Singapore, artist Georgette Chen lived a life shaped by movement, hybridity, and choice. Her transnational journey and pioneering art offer an lens on the roots of Singapore’s cosmopolitan identity.

Lena Sharp
5 days ago4 min read


(CN) Suicide Decriminalisation in Singapore: A First Step Towards Compassion and Care
A compassionate look at why Singapore’s decriminalisation of suicide matters—and how it opens the door to care, support, and hope.

Andrea McKenna Brankin
Feb 63 min read


First Books, Lasting Foundations: Lunar New Year Books for Little Readers
Looking for Lunar New Year books for young readers? AWA member Joy Lang shares age-by-age favorites to build Mandarin and cultural understanding.

Joy Lang
Feb 62 min read


AWA Book Review: The Colour of Twilight by Yeng Pway Ngon, translated by Jeremy Tiang (2025)
A moving review of The Colour of Twilight, Yeng Pway Ngon’s final novel—on aging, loss, and writing in a language slowly fading from Singapore’s literary landscape.

Mandakini Arora
Feb 63 min read


AWA Member Spotlight: Cynthia Muthyala
Meet Cynthia Muthyala—AWA Assistant Editor turned ADHD coach—on supporting adult women, challenging stigma, and starting a business in Singapore.

Devika Misra
Feb 65 min read
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