“The Betang is a symbol. If the Betang collapses and vanishes, then the values we’ve preserved will be lost as well,” a mother tells her child. A traditional Dayak longhouse in Kalimantan, the Betang is home to thirty-three families. But not everyone loves the Betang.

Summoned home to Sumatra by his aging father, an eldest son must face the reality of his family’s land being threatened and his inability to help. This is a timeless tale of unstoppable industry and equally enduring folklore.

In a village renowned for the selflessness of its residents, things aren’t quite what they seem. This is a textured tale about the transcendental power of words, and the importance of peering beneath the surface.

A woman and her friend reminisce about someone dear who is no longer with them. Juxtaposing the beauty of nature with the horrors of forced development, this is a poignant glimpse into the challenging lives of those who live off the land.

A son recounts the bloody events that led to the disappearance of his father during modern Indonesia’s darkest period. This is a chilling insight into the legacy of trauma and grief suffered by the victims’ families.

From memories of Islamophobia to the inhumane treatment of refugees, from the importance of local wisdom to Javanese mythology, this is a deeply immersive collection of poems from writer/performer/producer Khairani Barokka.

Haunting myths and local lore are woven into a backdrop of the nation’s darkest period. Immerse yourself in the ethereal world of these poetic narratives by a prolific, award-winning young writer from East Java.

Intimate yet expansive, this collection of five poems by a young poet and librarian from South Sulawesi spans urban discontent to shattered childhood memories.

Harsh realities are painted with vivid imagery in this stirring collection of eight poems by Syafri Arifuddin Masser, a literary activist from Sirindu in West Sulawesi.

Poems rich in imagery that often ask difficult questions of parents and the world, by acclaimed poet and writer from Semarang, Arif Fitra Kurniawan.

An essay exploring our different identities and their relationships with God, family, and nation.