One way to building a national reading community is to create a vibrant reading community that celebrates national literature. This first episode of the 2nd season of the HWR podcast examines the work of the Singapore Book Council and National Book Development Board in developing local and regional initiatives around books and reading.   

Episode Guests:

• Charisse Aquino-Tugade, cultural worker, Executive Director, National Book Development Board (NBDB), The Philippines
• William Phuan, Executive Director, Singapore Book Council   

Reccommended Reads:

• AFCC 2025

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