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Wei Teng Chen

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Born

Singapore, Singapore

Website

https://www.theoakplanters.com/

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Children's, Memoir

Member Since

June 2012

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Wei Teng's picture book debut “Murphy, See How You Shine!” won the Moonbeam Children’s Picture Book Gold Award (e-book category) in 2018, and was translated and converted into an e-book with the support of Lee Kuan Yew Fund for Bilingualism and the National Library Board of Singapore.

In addition to writing for children, she also dabbles in writing free verse and personal essays.

A literacy specialist, Wei Teng runs her educational consultancy studio, The Oak Planters, where she provides intervention for learners with dyslexia, ADHD and other specific learning differences. She is also an associate member of the Storytelling Association (Singapore). ...more

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	Zen Musings from a Fly on the Wall by Wei Teng Chen (Goodreads Author), Michelle Wanasundera (Goodreads Author) (editor), Karolina Matsiuk (illustrator) 4.63 avg rating — 8 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Murphy, See How You Shine! it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2017 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Wei Chen made a comment on Elaine Tan’s review of Zen Musings from a Fly on the Wall " Thank you Elaine for being so supportive! I am so glad you love my book and am so glad to know my sharings resonate with you :) "
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Wei Chen made a comment on Joyce’s review of Zen Musings from a Fly on the Wall " Thank you Joyce for taking time out to share and reflect what you enjoy! It's so interesting to know. I truly appreciate your time :) ...more "
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Wei Chen liked Joyce's review of Zen Musings from a Fly on the Wall: "Thank you, Wei Teng, for the advanced copy! This is a compilation of essays thoughtfully divided into several categories. Among them, the ones that resonate most with me are those focusing on education and children. In particular, "A Different Narrati" Read more of this review »
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Wei Chen liked Elaine Tan's review of Zen Musings from a Fly on the Wall: "I absolutely love this book! Each short story is packed with wisdom and leaves a lasting impression, reminding me to pause and appreciate life’s little moments. Wei Teng masterfully draws you into each narrative, making you reflect on your own experi" Read more of this review »
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Wei Chen liked Chiew Ho's review of Zen Musings from a Fly on the Wall: "This is a collection of stories and poems reflecting on the experiences of the author and gleaning philosophies of life from them. It celebrates her joy in the simple pleasures of life, in being empowered to learn new skills and in exploring the worl" Read more of this review »
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Wei Chen liked Cryotosensei's review of Zen Musings from a Fly on the Wall: "My ex-colleague @theoakplanters let me read her self-published book “Zen Musings from a Fly on the Wall” in exchange for an honest review. Yay! Reading her book reminds me of something I see occasionally in Japan: 心净, which refers to having a pure hea" Read more of this review »
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