Cynsations

New Cynsations Reporter: Christopher Cheng

By Cynthia Leitich Smith

With more than 35 titles in traditional and digital formats, including picture books, non-fiction, historical fiction, a musical libretto and an animation storyline, Christopher Cheng is well experienced in Australian children’s literature.

He conducts workshops and residences for children and adults and holds an M.A. in Children’s Literature. He is a board member for the Asian Festival of Children’s Content and on the International Advisory Board and co-regional advisor (Australia and New Zealand) for the SCBWI.

A recipient of the SCBWI Member of the Year and the Lady Cutler Award for services to children’s literature, Chris is a devoted advocate of children’s literature, speaking at festivals worldwide.

Christopher will be covering the children’s-YA book scene in Australia, New Zealand and across Asia for Cynsations. Read an interview with Christopher.

Cynsational Notes

Check out this video celebrating the 2011 Asian Festival of Children’s Content, which in part features Christopher. The 2012 AFCC will take place from May 26 to May 29. Source: PaperTigers.blog.