Singapore Book Council

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The Singapore Book Council (SBC) is an independent charity with IPC status.

Established in 1968 to support Singapore literature, SBC aims to Build Our Imagine-nation by developing creativity, imagination, original thought, and empathy. Our programmes focus on creative writing, reading, illustration, translation and storytelling. We are committed to developing a multicultural, literary arts sector and recognising excellence in literature through our initiatives.

Because It All Starts With A Story.

Vision

International recognition for quality, diverse Singapore literature.

Mission

To develop, support and advocate a multicultural literary arts sector.

The Book Council cultivates Singapore’s literary arts scene by organising literary festivals like the Asian Festival of Children’s Content (AFCC); conferring prestigious awards like the Singapore Literature Prize; bringing communities together with the #BuySingLit movement; and supporting the industry through our Academy programmes.