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Wow, I wish I could be there!

I saw this on the Facebook page of the Malaysian chapter of the Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators:


Along with this announcement:

Children's Book Week 12-19th May 2012 at Silverfish. We are celebrating Children's Book Week at Silverfish this May with new books and a one-week only special promotion. And to kick off Children's Book Week, we will be having a party on Sat 12th May at 11am. Come and meet authors and illustrators from Malaysia and elsewhere. Story telling session and free gift packs for children at the party! All are welcome. Please RSVP Phek Chin at Tel: 03-2284 4837

The Children's Book Week is jointly organised by the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) Malaysia and the Yusof Gajah Lingard Literary Agency.

Looks like it's gonna be a lot of fun! If you're in Malaysia, you should go!
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