In this thought-provoking panel, join two acclaimed authors as they explore how memory, imagination, and local history intertwine within their fictional worlds. Drawing from their experiences writing The Showgirl and the Minister and Someone Is Coming respectively, Felix Cheong and T. A. Morton will reflect on their creative journeys and on how the collections of the National Library and the National Archives of Singapore have informed their work. The session will begin with short presentations by each speaker, followed by a moderated discussion on the role of history in storytelling and the possibilities and challenges of weaving heritage into literature. As part of the #NLBInspiredByHistory campaign, audiences will be invited to take part in a content creation activity at the end of the session. Learn More