{"product_id":"read-aloud-together-session-1","title":"Read Aloud Together (Session 1)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Session\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSomewhere between a book club and an open-mic is a space for us to read aloud, together. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by Petrina Kow’s 100-day Read Aloud Challenge, Wardah Books is proud to host the inaugural Read Aloud, Together — a night of reading aloud in community.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith the theme “Singapura,” bring your favourite poem, page of a book, passage you’ve written, or simply pick up something in the bookshop. No pressure to be perfect — just a willingness to share good writing and listen in community.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial guest readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVocal warm-ups and read-aloud tips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn-Store Event\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTuesday\u003cspan\u003e, 1 September 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e8.00 pm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVenue:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWardah Books, 58 Bussorah Street, Level 2 (Stairs only). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eTickets for this event are $5 each. The $5 value may be used as credit against book purchases, but only on the day of the event.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes on the book credits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValid only on the day of the event\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan only be used once\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be used to purchase any book at Wardah Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot transferable, refundable nor redeemable for cash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Facilitator\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetrina Kow \u003c\/strong\u003eis a voice, accents, and public speaking coach with over 25 years of experience working with C-suite executives, award-winning actors, and professional speakers. She helps individuals and teams communicate with clarity, confidence, and authenticity through private coaching and group workshops. Her clients include global organizations such as Google, Roche Diagnostics, HSBC, Nickelodeon, Disney, and Netflix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetrina is the only Singaporean certified in both Fitzmaurice Voicework® and Knight Thompson Speechwork®, highly respected voice and speech training methodologies taught in top MFA programs and universities worldwide. Her media career began as a co-host on top-rated morning radio shows on Class 95FM, 91.3FM, and Lush 99.5FM, and she was part of the pioneering team of broadcasters on Newsradio 938FM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a sought-after voice actor, Petrina has lent her voice to countless advertising campaigns, international broadcasters, and consumer brands. She is an adjunct lecturer in voice and speech at Lasalle College of the Arts and has taught at institutions such as the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Shanghai Theatre Academy, and the University of California, Irvine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn her role as an accent coach, Petrina supports both actors and professionals in refining or modifying their accents for stage, screen, and corporate communication. She works with theatre companies, film and TV productions, and international clients across industries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetrina currently serves as the Regional Director (Southeast Asia) for the Fitzmaurice Institute and previously held a position on the Board of Directors for VASTA (Voice and Speech Trainers Association), a global organization for voice and speech professionals, from 2020 to 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wardah Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43668478558243,"sku":"20260901R","price":5.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2514\/8624\/files\/26-PostReadAloud.jpg?v=1787037375","url":"https:\/\/wardahbooks.com\/products\/read-aloud-together-session-1","provider":"Wardah Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}