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    Childhoods are Made of

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    by VIVIAN TEO

    ZOOM TALK: "How to Create an Exciting Story" by My BFF Is an Alien author, Vivian Teo
    Vivian Teo
    • May 14
    • 2 min

    ZOOM TALK: "How to Create an Exciting Story" by My BFF Is an Alien author, Vivian Teo

    Learn how to create an exciting story in this one-hour talk by Vivian Teo, author of the My BFF Is an Alien series.
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    My BFF Is an Alien series by Vivian Teo
    Vivian Teo
    • May 12
    • 5 min

    My BFF Is an Alien series by Vivian Teo

    The books by Singapore children's book author, Vivian Teo, and where to get them.
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    My BFF Is an Alien: Sabotage is shortlisted for the Hedwig Anuar Children's Book Award!
    Vivian Teo
    • May 12
    • 1 min

    My BFF Is an Alien: Sabotage is shortlisted for the Hedwig Anuar Children's Book Award!

    My BFF Is an Alien: Sabotage is shortlisted for the Hedwig Anuar Children's Book Award!
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    (UPDATED) Creative storytelling & writing session with Vivian Teo!
    Vivian Teo
    • Apr 15
    • 2 min

    (UPDATED) Creative storytelling & writing session with Vivian Teo!

    Do you have an aspiring writer at home? If so, do register your child for this upcoming creative storytelling and writing session with me!
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    My BFF Is an Alien: Invasion in Straits Times Life!
    Vivian Teo
    • Mar 5
    • 1 min

    My BFF Is an Alien: Invasion in Straits Times Life!

    My BFF Is an Alien: Invasion in Straits Times Life!
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    It's the two-year book anniversary of My BFF Is an Alien!
    Vivian Teo
    • Feb 27
    • 2 min

    It's the two-year book anniversary of My BFF Is an Alien!

    Some thoughts on my fiction writing journey on the two-year book anniversary of My BFF Is an Alien!
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    My BFF Is an Alien: Invasion now available at Epigram Books!
    Vivian Teo
    • Feb 8
    • 1 min

    My BFF Is an Alien: Invasion now available at Epigram Books!

    My BFF Is an Alien: Invasion now available at Epigram Books!
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    Preorder My BFF Is an Alien: Invasion now!
    Vivian Teo
    • Jan 14
    • 2 min

    Preorder My BFF Is an Alien: Invasion now!

    My BFF Is an Alien: Invasion is now available for preorder at Epigram Books!
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    Happy 2022!
    Vivian Teo
    • Jan 1
    • 2 min

    Happy 2022!

    Happy new year and an update on the My BFF Is an Alien series!
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    Gift 'My BFF Is an Alien' this Christmas!
    Vivian Teo
    • Dec 10, 2021
    • 1 min

    Gift 'My BFF Is an Alien' this Christmas!

    Gift My BFF Is an Alien to your loved ones this Christmas!
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    (UPDATED) 5 highlights worth checking out with your kids at the Singapore Writers Festival 2021
    Vivian Teo
    • Nov 26, 2021
    • 9 min

    (UPDATED) 5 highlights worth checking out with your kids at the Singapore Writers Festival 2021

    Here are five highlights worth checking out with your kids at this year's Singapore Writers Festival!
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    (UPDATED) Singapore Writers Festival 2021
    Vivian Teo
    • Nov 11, 2021
    • 3 min

    (UPDATED) Singapore Writers Festival 2021

    I'm thrilled to be a featured speaker at the Singapore Writers Festival 2021!
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    Voting closing soon for the 2021 POPULAR Readers' Choice Awards!
    Vivian Teo
    • Oct 16, 2021
    • 1 min

    Voting closing soon for the 2021 POPULAR Readers' Choice Awards!

    Do vote for My BFF Is an Alien: Sabotage in the POPULAR Readers' Choice Awards 2021 if you haven't already!
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    Sabotage nominated in POPULAR Readers' Choice Awards 2021
    Vivian Teo
    • Aug 29, 2021
    • 1 min

    Sabotage nominated in POPULAR Readers' Choice Awards 2021

    My BFF Is an Alien is nominated in the POPULAR Readers' Choice Awards 2021!
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    Sabotage shortlisted in the Singapore Book Awards 2021!
    Vivian Teo
    • Jul 15, 2021
    • 1 min

    Sabotage shortlisted in the Singapore Book Awards 2021!

    My BFF Is an Alien: Sabotage is shortlisted in the Singapore Book Awards 2021!
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    (UPDATED) TCHER Online creative writing workshop happening on 5 July!
    Vivian Teo
    • Jul 2, 2021
    • 2 min

    (UPDATED) TCHER Online creative writing workshop happening on 5 July!

    Learn creative writing tips and techniques at TCHER Online's Describing Setting Workshop on 5 July!
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    Thank you for attending Turbulence's book launch!
    Vivian Teo
    • May 30, 2021
    • 2 min

    Thank you for attending Turbulence's book launch!

    Thank you for attending the online book launch of My BFF Is an Alien: Turbulence at the Asian Festival of Children's Content!
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    Online book launch of My BFF Is an Alien: Turbulence!
    Vivian Teo
    • May 23, 2021
    • 1 min

    Online book launch of My BFF Is an Alien: Turbulence!

    The online book launch of My BFF Is an Alien: Turbulence is happening on 27 May 2021 at the Asian Festival of Children's Content!
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    Turbulence, the 3rd book of My BFF Is an Alien, is now out!
    Vivian Teo
    • May 8, 2021
    • 1 min

    Turbulence, the 3rd book of My BFF Is an Alien, is now out!

    Turbulence, the third book of the My BFF Is an Alien series, is officially out!
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    Turbulence now available for preorder!
    Vivian Teo
    • Apr 18, 2021
    • 1 min

    Turbulence now available for preorder!

    Turbulence, the third book of the My BFF Is an Alien series, is now available for preorder!
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    Happy news on My BFF Is an Alien
    Vivian Teo
    • Mar 15, 2021
    • 1 min

    Happy news on My BFF Is an Alien

    Sharing some happy news on My BFF Is an Alien!
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    Turbulence will be out in May 2021!
    Vivian Teo
    • Feb 1, 2021
    • 1 min

    Turbulence will be out in May 2021!

    Turbulence, the third book of My BFF is an Alien series, will out in May 2021! Here's a first look at the book cover! (UPDATED on 8...
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    5 fun facts about My BFF is an Alien: Sabotage
    Vivian Teo
    • Jan 11, 2021
    • 6 min

    5 fun facts about My BFF is an Alien: Sabotage

    5 fun facts about My BFF is an Alien: Sabotage, including the places and experiences that were inspired and based on real-life events! I...
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    Happy 2021!
    Vivian Teo
    • Jan 3, 2021
    • 2 min

    Happy 2021!

    2020 was most probably a strange year for many. But for me, it was also one filled with accomplishments, thankfulness and gratitude. The...
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    My BFF is an Alien wins 3rd place in the 2020 Readers' Choice Awards!
    Vivian Teo
    • Dec 13, 2020
    • 3 min

    My BFF is an Alien wins 3rd place in the 2020 Readers' Choice Awards!

    My BFF is an Alien won 3rd place in the 2020 Readers' Choice Awards! Here's a recap of the event, afterthoughts and a longer heartfelt...
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    Get Sabotage at 35% off!
    Vivian Teo
    • Dec 4, 2020
    • 1 min

    Get Sabotage at 35% off!

    Get My BFF is an Alien: Sabotage at 35% at Epigram Books' online Christmas Sale! If you don't already know, Epigram Books is having an...
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    We're in The Sunday Times!
    Vivian Teo
    • Nov 26, 2020
    • 1 min

    We're in The Sunday Times!

    Check out these great reads including My BFF is an Alien: Sabotage as recommended by Singapore's The Sunday Times for this school...
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    Last chance to vote in the Readers' Choice Awards!
    Vivian Teo
    • Nov 1, 2020
    • 1 min

    Last chance to vote in the Readers' Choice Awards!

    Last chance to vote for My BFF is an Alien in the POPULAR Readers' Choice Awards 2020!
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    My BFF is an Alien: Sabotage now at leading Singapore bookstores!
    Vivian Teo
    • Oct 24, 2020
    • 2 min

    My BFF is an Alien: Sabotage now at leading Singapore bookstores!

    Here's where to get My BFF is an Alien: Sabotage, a sneak peak of the sequel and a book trailer!
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    POPULAR Readers' Choice Awards 2020 My BFF is an Alien video
    Vivian Teo
    • Oct 3, 2020
    • 1 min

    POPULAR Readers' Choice Awards 2020 My BFF is an Alien video

    Vote for My BFF is an Alien in the POPULAR Readers' Choice Awards 2020!
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    My BFF is an Alien: Sabotage now available at Epigram Books and Huggs-Epigram
    Vivian Teo
    • Sep 21, 2020
    • 2 min

    My BFF is an Alien: Sabotage now available at Epigram Books and Huggs-Epigram

    My BFF is an Alien: Sabotage is now available at Epigram Books!
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    My BFF is an Alien is on Huggs-Epigram's August bestseller list!
    Vivian Teo
    • Sep 16, 2020
    • 1 min

    My BFF is an Alien is on Huggs-Epigram's August bestseller list!

    My BFF is an Alien is on Huggs-Epigram's August bestseller list!
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    Vote for My BFF is an Alien in Popular Bookstore's Readers' Choice Awards 2020!
    Vivian Teo
    • Aug 28, 2020
    • 1 min

    Vote for My BFF is an Alien in Popular Bookstore's Readers' Choice Awards 2020!

    My BFF is an Alien is shortlisted in Popular Bookstore's Readers' Choice Awards 2020!
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    Answers to four burning questions about My BFF is an Alien
    Vivian Teo
    • Aug 15, 2020
    • 6 min

    Answers to four burning questions about My BFF is an Alien

    Here are four interesting behind-the-scenes from My BFF is an Alien - some might just surprise you!
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    Coming to you in October - My BFF is an Alien: Sabotage
    Vivian Teo
    • Jun 25, 2020
    • 2 min

    Coming to you in October - My BFF is an Alien: Sabotage

    My BFF is an Alien: Sabotage published by Epigram Books will be out in October 2020!
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    (UPDATED) Interview with Money FM 89.3's Read with Michelle Martin
    Vivian Teo
    • Jun 15, 2020
    • 1 min

    (UPDATED) Interview with Money FM 89.3's Read with Michelle Martin

    I'm on Money FM 89.3's Read with Michelle Martin to discuss about My BFF is an Alien!
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    Reading on Kidlit SEA and thoughts on making book marketing videos
    Vivian Teo
    • May 24, 2020
    • 3 min

    Reading on Kidlit SEA and thoughts on making book marketing videos

    A recent reading on Kidlit SEA's Facebook page and some thoughts on making book marketing videos.
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    Happy news and thoughts on book marketing
    Vivian Teo
    • May 16, 2020
    • 2 min

    Happy news and thoughts on book marketing

    This one's about My BFF is an Alien on Epigram Books' April bestseller list and some thoughts on book marketing.
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    'My BFF is an Alien' book giveaway alert (till 14 May 2020)
    Vivian Teo
    • May 8, 2020
    • 1 min

    'My BFF is an Alien' book giveaway alert (till 14 May 2020)

    Stand to win two autographed copies of 'My BFF is an Alien' from my social media posts!
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    I'm on Doing the Write Thing on Epigram Books' YouTube channel
    Vivian Teo
    • Apr 25, 2020
    • 1 min

    I'm on Doing the Write Thing on Epigram Books' YouTube channel

    I'm one Epigram Books' YouTube Channel to talk about my new book My BFF is an Alien and breaking gender stereotypes in children's books!
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    Top five happenings with My BFF is an Alien!
    Vivian Teo
    • Apr 10, 2020
    • 2 min

    Top five happenings with My BFF is an Alien!

    Here's what I have been busy with and the top five happenings with My BFF is an Alien!
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    Book trailer #2 and why I wanted to write a story about friendship
    Vivian Teo
    • Apr 3, 2020
    • 2 min

    Book trailer #2 and why I wanted to write a story about friendship

    Dropping My BFF is an Alien book trailer number 2 and why I wanted to write a story about friendship.
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    Book trailer #1 and my books' song lists
    Vivian Teo
    • Mar 25, 2020
    • 2 min

    Book trailer #1 and my books' song lists

    DIY book trailer of My BFF is an Alien and the song list you didn't know existed for Book 1.
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    [POSTPONED] I'll be at Huggs-Epigram Coffee Bookshop!
    Vivian Teo
    • Mar 19, 2020
    • 1 min

    [POSTPONED] I'll be at Huggs-Epigram Coffee Bookshop!

    [POSTPONED] Vivian Teo, author of My BFF is an Alien, will be at Huggs-Epigram Coffee Bookshop on 20 March 2020.
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    My BFF is an Alien is at Popular Bookstore Singapore!
    Vivian Teo
    • Mar 9, 2020
    • 1 min

    My BFF is an Alien is at Popular Bookstore Singapore!

    My BFF is an Alien is now available at Popular Bookstore Singapore!
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    Top 5 latest happenings with My BFF is an Alien
    Vivian Teo
    • Mar 2, 2020
    • 3 min

    Top 5 latest happenings with My BFF is an Alien

    There's been a flurry of activity with regards to my new book, My BFF is an Alien!
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    My BFF is an Alien now available for preorder at Epigram Books
    Vivian Teo
    • Feb 20, 2020
    • 1 min

    My BFF is an Alien now available for preorder at Epigram Books

    My BFF is an Alien is now available for preorder at Epigram Books!
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    Stories About Stories at Epigram Books
    Vivian Teo
    • Feb 7, 2020
    • 1 min

    Stories About Stories at Epigram Books

    What a day at Stories About Stories at Epigram Books!
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    My BFF Is an Alien - Coming to you in March 2020!
    Vivian Teo
    • Jan 9, 2020
    • 1 min

    My BFF Is an Alien - Coming to you in March 2020!

    My first middle grade novel, My BFF Is an Alien - published by Epigram Books - will debut in March 2020!
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