The Kuala Lumpur Youth Literary Arts Festival (KLYLAF) was borne out of the frustration felt by educators - Elaine Foster and Emelia Shariff - over the pandemic.

Taking place later this month from June 24 to 26, 2022, the literary festival seeks to be accessible to writers of all levels, backgrounds, and ages - with its theme being “No Invitations Necessary”.

In an interview with Malaysiakini...