Stories from the Islands by Ubud Writers and Readers Festival - ISBN: 9789815351842
Paperback
Indonesia’s diverse voices ignite: island tales of culture and change.

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    264 pages

  • Release Date

    15 September 2025

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Summary

Voices of the archipelago, weaving tales from shore to shore.

Stories from the Islands is a bilingual short story anthology featuring works by ten emerging Indonesian writers selected as part of Ubud Writers and Readers Festival 2025. These writers represent the diverse voices from Indonesia’s 17,000 islands, reflecting the richness of the nation’s ethnicities, local languages, cultures, and stories.

The anthology explores the dynamics and contemporary issues shaping …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9789815351842
ISBN-10:9815351842
Author:Ubud Writers and Readers Festival, Ubud Writers, Readers Festival
Publisher:Penguin Random House SEA
Imprint:Penguin Books
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:264
Release Date:15 September 2025
Weight:262g
Dimensions:31mm x 198mm x 130mm
About The Author

Ubud Writers and Readers Festival

Founded by Janet DeNeefe in 2004, the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival is one of the world’s leading literary events, held annually in the cultural heart of Bali. Each October, it gathers thousands of literature enthusiasts, offering them the opportunity to engage with renowned writers, poets, and thinkers from around the world.

In addition to thought-provoking literary discussions, the festival presents a rich cultural program featuring traditional Indonesian dance and performances, literary lunches, guided tours of Ubud’s historic sites, late-night festival club, musical and spoken word galas, book launches, and interactive workshops designed to nurture emerging writers and young creatives.

As a celebration of storytelling, ideas, and artistic expression, the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival remains a vibrant meeting place for those seeking inspiration, connection, and dialogue through literature and culture.

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