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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
Feb 82 min read


Georgette Chen: A Cosmopolitan Pioneer of Singapore’s Nanyang 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
Feb 84 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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