Malaysia’s leading celebration of stories returns for its 15th edition! This year’s George Town Literary Festival explores Urban Myths and Memories through panels, readings, performances, and workshops featuring 37 writers and artists from 13 countries.

George Town Literary Festival 2025 

Malaysia’s leading celebration of stories returns for its 15th edition! This year’s George Town Literary Festival explores Urban Myths and Memories through panels, readings, performances, and workshops featuring 37 writers and artists from 13 countries.

Join us in Penang’s heritage heart for three days of conversation, creativity, and discovery. Admission is free with a Festival Pass, except for workshops and select events.

Explore the full programme breakdown on the official George Town Literary Festival website.

Programme at a glance:

30 November

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Workshop: Wild in the City: Make Your Own Mini Picture Book

Location

Wawasan Workshop Room

What urban creature would you protect—a stray cat, a swiftlet, or maybe a firefly? Join children’s author and illustrator Ammi Leong Yoke Mee in this hands-on workshop, where participants dream up, draw, and write their own mini picture book (zine format). Suitable for ages 8 .
Fee: RM50/pax
Duration: 2 hours
Max: 12 participants
Materials provided.

Moderator/Host: Ammi Leong Yoke Mee