by Alan John Posted on October 26, 2023October 27, 2023 One day this year, Grandma’s Tiger was named Best Picture Book in Singapore and before that sank in, it was on an international list of best children’s books. Oh, wait, it’s in the running for another prize! Read More
by Alan John Posted on October 12, 2023October 26, 2023 My Grandfather’s Story 2: Isabella Rozario, my grandfather’s bride Read More
by Alan John Posted on September 23, 2023October 27, 2023 My Grandfather’s Story 1: Pages from a small notebook provide traces of a little-known family history Read More
by Alan John Posted on February 5, 2022 And just like that, I became a Covid-19 statistic, but thank goodness for being in Singapore, I could isolate at home… and my MP sent me a care package too Read More
by Alan John Posted on November 28, 2021November 28, 2021 I’ve got a new book out for children, about a lovely elephant who swam to Singapore from Malaysia. But first, the backstory. Read More
by Alan John Posted on May 18, 2021 One thing that happens when you live longer than you expected is that every now and then you stop and wonder: But, when, then? Read More
by Alan John Posted on February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 Living through a pandemic. Nobody asked me, so I’ll just ask and answer the questions myself. Read More
by Alan John Posted on January 27, 2021January 27, 2021 You can give Robert the wine glass, they said. At five in the morning I think about life, friendship and a cup that is overflowing Read More
by Alan John Posted on January 24, 2021January 24, 2021 Jean-Marie Beurel. What a guy, but why didn’t anyone tell us about him all the time we were in St John’s Institution, Kuala Lumpur? Or that St John’s was first in Singapore? Read More
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