Singapore Book Council

16/06/2026

Curious about worldbuilding in speculative fiction, but don’t know where to begin?📖💭

Join experienced author, anthologist, editor and lecturer Jason Erik Lundberg for an online workshop where he will teach you the skills to construct fantastical worlds that ground a narrative in reality whilst challenging it. 🌌

Learn how to set the stage for your stories to play out! 🌟

Register now at bit.ly/worldbuilding101
📅 Sat, 25 July 2026
🕰️ 2pm – 5pm SGT
📍Online (Zoom)
🎟️$60 (*Ticketing Charges apply)

*Student & Senior Concession prices available.

11/06/2026

We're pleased to announce that the course "Beyond the First Draft: A Self-Editing Masterclass for Fiction Writers" is now SkillsFuture credits eligible 🎉

Under the guidance of author, anthologist, editor and lecturer Jason Erik Lundberg, learn to wrangle your words, characters and worldbuilding into something unforgettable to give it its best shot at publication.

Sign up now: bit.ly/beyondfirstdraft (link in bio!)

📅 Sat, 4 and 11 July
🕢 2 - 6pm SGT
📍 Online & in-person
🎟 $320

08/06/2026

Congratulations, you've finished writing your story! But hang on, don't hit send just yet 🛑

Author, anthologist, editor and lecturer Jason Erik Lundberg is here to help you wrangle your words, characters and world-building into something unforgettable.

This course in self-editing will enable you to be analytical and ruthless to make your fiction shine and give it the best shot at publication. Peer critiquing with a partner is involved, so be prepared for some tough love; you will need to bring a printed-out complete (but unpublished) short story of no more than 2,000 words.

Registration is now open: bit.ly/beyondfirstdraft (link in bio!)

📅 Sat, 4 and 11 July
🕢 2 - 6pm SGT
📍 Online & in-person
🎟 $320

08/06/2026

“Sometimes growth comes from letting go. From travelling without a map, being open, and allowing ourselves to be part of a bigger narrative.”

Grappling with the overwhelming pressures of agency life within the city, Siyuan Aw decided to leave the high-octane city of Shanghai and head towards the high-altitude wilderness of West Mongolia.

It was among the grassy peaks of Mongolia’s Altai Mountains where Aw met Bekku, a local eagle hunter. This encounter would eventually spark the creation of Our Wings As One, a debut picture book that has recently been shortlisted for the Hedwig Anuar Children’s Book Award (HABA) 2026. The English edition was launched during the Asian Festival of Children's Content (AFCC) in May.

Read the full article here:

Artist Siyuan Aw's debut picture book Our Wings As One began with a solitary journey to Mongolia, and an extraordinary meeting with a boy and his eagle – who taught him the strength to let go, and the courage to begin again.

04/06/2026

◼︎ 第一本书工作室 1：黄凯德主讲“一本书的前世”
First Book Workshop 1: Before A Book by Wong Koi Tet

如何出版一本书？一本书的诞生前，你又对一本书的“前世”到底有多了解？
“第一本书”总编辑黄凯德在“一本书的前世”讲座里，畅谈他对出版前的内容编辑，封面设计，和文字排版的心得。

本讲座由城市书房、新加坡书籍理事会联合主办，
The workshop is co-organized by City Book Room and Singapore Book Council.

有兴趣参加的读者请线上报名，详情如下：
第一本书工作室 1：一本书的前世
主讲：黄凯德
日期：05/07/2026（星期日）
时间：3-4pm
地点：城市书房 387 Joo Chiat Road, 03-02 The Modules, S427623
报名费：$5
线上报名 （link at comment section）

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02/06/2026

From digging through discarded fabrics, to sewing baby shorts into puppets, this whole project came together in just 2 weeks with lots of multitasking, sewing chaos, and yapping sessions in between.

Come by this weekend and add your own fabric Post-it note with the world you hope to see in 100 years 🌈✨You’ll get to flip through the fabric books and read messages left by others too.

We couldn’t have made this happen without the support of Singpaore Book Council, Dinostaury and our Volunteers!
See you at The National Library!

19/05/2026

What if children didn’t just learn values…
but experienced them? 🌍💛

Through stories.
Through creating.
Through sharing.
Through small moments that stay with them long after childhood.

At DinoStaury’s **Story & Swap Zone** at the Asian Festival of Children’s Content 2026, families can:

🌍 Swap preloved books, toys & clothes
📖 Explore eco-stories and story panels
🎨 Create their own Eco-Warrior comic stories
✨ Add hopes for the future to a community art installation
💛 Reflect on family values together

A space designed to spark conversations around sharing, empathy, mindful consumption and caring for our planet—through play, creativity and stories.

✨ Why parents love this:
• Encourages mindful consumption early
• Teaches sharing through real experiences
• Starts meaningful conversations at home
• Makes values feel fun, tangible and memorable

Leave with new ideas, new memories… and maybe even a new treasure 💛

📍Event Details
Date: 23 & 24 May 2026
Time: 10am - 5pm
Venue: National Library Atrium
Ages: 4 - 10
Ticket: Free

🔗 Book your spot:
https://www.dinostaury.sg/storyandswapzoneatafcc

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19/05/2026

The Singapore literary community mourns the passing of Tamil writer and translator J.M. Sali, whose contributions to Singapore Tamil literature spanned decades.

In 1996, he received the Book Award from the then-National Book Development Council of Singapore for his short-story collection Nonbu. His novel Aayul Thandanai was shortlisted for the Singapore Literature Prize in 2008. In recognition of his lifelong contributions to the arts and literature, he received the Cultural Medallion in 2012 and the Southeast Asian Writers Award in 2015.

J.M. Sali’s writings and translations have left a lasting impact on Singapore’s literary landscape. He will be deeply missed.

12/05/2026

How do the stories we read shape the way we see race, identity and each other?

Beyond Skin Deep: Deconstructing Race and Identity brings together writers Jess Row, Max Pasakorn, and Mysara Aljaru, moderated by Kristian-Marc Paul, for an honest and wide-ranging conversation about literature, identity, and the power of storytelling in a multiracial society.

Join us and be part of the conversation.

📅 Friday, 12 June 2026
7:30pm - 9pm
📍 Gallery (Level 5), *SCAPE
🎟️ Free with registration — link in bio or bit.ly/race-and-id

This programme is co-presented with the Asia Creative Writing Programme.

08/05/2026

We’re looking for a Programmes Intern to join us! 🌟📚

Gain hands-on experience in key aspects of running an arts organisation, including programme design, ex*****on, and event management.

You’ll have the opportunity to liaise with partners, supporters, and industry stakeholders, coordinate logistics and operations, and collaborate within a flexible working environment.

Interested? Send your CV and cover letter to [email protected].

Please indicate your availability for the internship (dates and duration) in your cover letter.