‘Walk of Life’ Book Launch

written by IWEC

On February 28, 2025, at Baca di Tebet Library and Café, we had the pleasure of attending and organizing our latest publication and highly-anticipated launch of Walk of Life by our talented young author, Saladin Rafa. In collaboration with IWEC Publishing, Rafa's family helped bring this vibrant and intimate event to life, making it a memorable celebration of Rafa's personal journey and achievement.

Vibrant, yet intimate – those words perfectly capture both the atmosphere of the event and Rafa’s book. Growing up in an Asian household with strong family traditions, Rafa shares that Walk of Life reflects the struggles, emotions, and resilience that come with being someone who is responsible to withhold family legacy. 

In the picture above, Rafa is seen at the center, enthusiastically sharing the writing journey behind his book with our host and moderator, Kak Diva and Kak Tara. In the book talk, the three of them explored the book’s themes, character development, and creative process in a dynamic discussion. The conversation became even more engaging as the audience joined in with their own questions, sparking a lively and insightful exchange.

The event wrapped up on a warm and celebratory note with a special book signing session, where Rafa personally signed copies of Walk of Life for eager readers. Guests took the opportunity to share their thoughts with the young author, making the moment even more personal and meaningful. Afterward, everyone gathered for a group photo, capturing the joy and excitement of the day.

To close the event on a beautiful note, Rafa’s sister took to the piano, filling the venue with a lively and heartfelt performance that added to the intimate and vibrant atmosphere of the event.