IBBY Singapore
International Board on Books for Young People in Singapore
IBBY Singapore is the Singapore chapter of the International Board on Books For Young People (IBBY).
Contact: [email protected]
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Latest updates on Instagram (@ibby.singapore)
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2026 IBBY Singapore National Honour List announcement: Oct 2025
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What is IBBY?
The International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) is a non-profit organization, founded in Zurich in 1953, which represents an international network of people from all over the world who are committed to bringing books and children together. Today, it is composed of 85 Sections all over the world. It represents both countries with well-developed book publishing and literacy programmes and countries with only a few dedicated professionals who are doing pioneer work in children's book publishing and promotion.
Mission
- To promote international understanding through children's books
- To give children everywhere the opportunity to have access to books with high literary and artistic standards
- To encourage the publication and distribution of quality children's books, especially in developing countries
- To provide support and training for those involved with children and children's literature
- To stimulate research and scholarly works in the field of children's literature
- To protect and uphold the Rights of the Child according to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
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IBBY Singapore Founding Team
Ms Hanan Alsagoff (Homely Hammock)
Ms Hidayah Amin (Helang Books)
Ms Far'ain Jaafar (Author / Educator)
Ms Laura Peh (Cinnamon Art Publishing)
Ms Maria Rahim (The Safaa Safiyyah Publication)
Mr Ibrahim Tahir (Wardah Books)
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Forthcoming Events 2025
15 - 19 Oct: Singapore Pavilion, Frankfurter Buchmesse
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30 Oct: “The Art of Ability” Conference, Mohammed bin Rashid Library, Dubai, UAE
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2 - 4 Nov: Sharjah International Publishers Conference
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11 - 14 Dec: Busan International Children's Book Fair
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Past Events
6 - 27 Sep: IBBY Honour List 2026 Open Call
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18 - 21 Sep 2025: Pesta Buku Melayu Singapura
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6 Sep 2025: TSSP KidsBookFest, Singapore
IBBY Singapore Launch & Panel Session (Cultivating your Deen outside a Madrasah Environment)