Book Launch | Tiger Girls
June 20 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Free
In a fictional world where women born in the Year of the Tiger are killed for the belief that they are bringers of bad luck, a band of women secretly resist their fate, surviving on a hidden island. In this ferocious new graphic novel, the struggle to find one’s path in life collides with challenges against a menacingly misogynistic and dystopian world that bears an eerie resemblance to our own.
Sink deeper into the claws of Tiger Girls as co-creators Felicia Low-Jimenez and Claire Low speak about the story’s journey from prose to comics, and how they turned an age-old Chinese myth on its head to raise urgent questions about gender and patriarchy. Their chat will be moderated by the fiercely incredible fantasy and horror author, Wen-yi Lee (The Dark We Know, When They Burned The Butterfly).
Join us and get your books signed, win some merch in a Tiger Girls-themed quiz, and carve out your “girl rage” moments onto a collaborative poster—for whenever you’ve screamed in the face of patriarchal clownery!
Tickets at https://tigergirls.peatix.com
ABOUT THE LAUNCH
🗓️ Date: Friday, 20 June 2025
🕑 Time: 7:30PM – 9:00PM
📍 Venue: Book Bar, 57 Duxton Road, Singapore 089521
🕑 7.20PM – 7.30PM Guest Registration
🕑 7.30PM – 8.15PM Conversation with creators (Moderated by Wen-yi Lee)
🕔 8.15PM – 9.00PM Quiz & Book Signing
ABOUT THE BOOK
Marked by their Chinese zodiac sign, the Tiger Girls live in constant fear and anxiety, mounting their resistance against impending attacks while living in the shadows. Behind the scenes, young Suling resentfully toils as a record-keeper while yearning to be on the frontlines, fighting alongside her sign sisters. However, an unexpected visitor arrives at their hidden location and upends her world entirely…
This graphic novel collects the webcomic adaptation of Tiger Girls, along with an additional short story and bonus content.
Buy the book online from Book Bar and collect it at the launch!
ABOUT THE CREATORS
Felicia Low-Jimenez believes that stories have the power to change the world. She’s also one half of the writing team AJ Low, authors of the best-selling middle-grade mystery series Sherlock Sam. Find her at aj-low.com.
Claire Low has a deep interest in storytelling, seeking to bring unique experiences to audiences across mediums. Her works range from graphic and editorial design to comic illustration and scriptwriting. In her free time, she draws fantasy-inspired works on her art account on Instagram: @comatomato
ABOUT DIFFERENCE ENGINE
Difference Engine is an independent comics publisher based in Singapore. We are inspired by stories from Asia, and we are committed to publishing diverse, well-written, and beautifully illustrated comics of all genres and for all ages. We collaborate closely with Southeast Asian creators, both new and experienced, with genuine and thought-provoking ideas to share. In addition to our main publishing line, Difference Engine also publishes DE Shorts, an imprint focused on self-contained stories on a wide range of social issues. Our range of print and digital comics and graphic novels are available locally, regionally, and internationally through our network of booksellers, retailers, and distribution partners. To view our full list of titles, visit http://differenceengine.sg
