How a boy and his eagle in Mongolia helped a grieving Singaporean son to let go – and create the book he needed
Siyuan Aw's journey to Mongolia led him to a transformative encounter with a boy named Bekku and his golden eagle. This experience inspired Aw to create his debut picture book, 'Our Wings As One,' which explores themes of grief and letting go. The book has recently been shortlisted for the Hedwig Anuar Children’s Book Award 2026.
- ▪Siyuan Aw traveled to Mongolia to escape the noise of his life in Shanghai and to confront his grief after his mother's death.
- ▪His meeting with Bekku, a 17-year-old eagle hunter, sparked a seven-year journey to create a picture book.
- ▪'Our Wings As One' has been shortlisted for the Hedwig Anuar Children’s Book Award 2026.
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