IBBY Singapore

International Board on Books for Young People in Singapore

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IBBY Singapore is the Singapore chapter of the International Board on Books For Young People (IBBY).

Contact: [email protected]

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Forthcoming Events 2025

11 - 14 Dec: Busan International Children's Book Fair, South Korea

18 - 21 Dec: Cluny Court Christmas Fair, Singapore

Forthcoming Events 2026

21 - 24 May: Asian Festival of Children's Content, Singapore

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IBBY Singapore Durians of the Year 2026: Outstanding Children’s Picture Books from Singapore:

Link to PDF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ypuP8aurqIE14T3Lf57y-FPOOlMdFalZ/view?usp=drive_link

Curly *
Written by Rachelyn Gordon
Illustrated by Cecilia Hidayat
Self-Published (2022)

Dua Detektif dan Misi Kompas *
Written by Liyana Nurdin & Nurril Hirdana
Illustrated by Fatimah Azzahraa
Published by Poppet's World (2025)

My Name is Ling. I am Blind. 我的名字叫玲。我是个盲人。*
Written by Seow Ser Lee
Illustrated by Sarah Abdul Wahid
Published by Helang Books (2023)

Pineapple, let's roll! *
Written by Peh Shing Huei
Illustrated by Quek Hong Shin
Published by The Nutgraf Books (2024)

Semut Melakukan Apa Semasa Ribut
Written by Sun Xueling, Nur-El Hudaa Jaffar (trans.)
Illustrated by Josef Leo
Published by Pustaka Nasional (2023)

Mama Once Told Me
Written by Sharifah Huseinah Madihid
Illustrated by Aulia Lakhaula
Published by Homely Hammock (2022)

Catch Mee If You Can: Find the Noodles, Eat the Noodles!
Written by Low Lai Chow
Illustrated by Lee Jia Zhen
Published by Epigram Books (2022)

Heritage of Singapore: Kopitiam
Written by Killiney Kopitiam
Illustrated by Dorothy Go
Published by Cinnamon Art Publishing (2022)

Sly the Fly
Written by R.S. Robbie
Illustrated by Debbie Yuen & Jessley Sim
Published by Epigram Books (2025)

Nasi Lemak Dari Kampung Ke Kota
Written by Salbiah Bahri
Illustrated by Kurnia Afdillah
Published by Little People, Big Words (2025)

Siri Burung Kakaktua: Awan Kecil
Written by Maria Mahat
Illustrated by Rahila R.
Published by Ungu Pen (2022)

Kisah Noja
Written by Hidayah Amin
Illustrated by Jafri Janif
Published by Helang Books (2025)

Hai, Samira!
Written by Kaniz Zahra
Illustrated by Chintya Purida
Published by Mama, nak! (2024)

* denotes books selected to represent Singapore for the IBBY Honour List 2026 in the categories of Illustration and Writing (English, Malay, Chinese)

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IBBY Singapore Logo

The main visual is an otter wearing glasses and reading a book. From a literary perspective, otters are known to be highly intelligent, resourceful and curious. Their playful nature connects perfectly with the joy of reading and the mission of promoting children's literature. Otters are also highly social, living in close-knit family groups - symbolising the importance of shared reading, community libraries and a family's role in fostering a love of books in children. From a national perspective, otters have become a well-known and unique icon of Singapore. Their highly visible presence in urban waterways across the island is a testament to Singapore's environmental efforts and adaptability.

Against the skyline of Singapore's business district is Gardens by the Bay, a national landmark project conceptualised by our National Parks Board. It has become a powerful symbol of our national identity, values and vision for the future - transforming our little island from a "Garden City" into a "City in a Garden". This horticultural destination embodies the true meaning of integrating nature with urban life - showing the possibility of a dense, modern metropolis being green, livable and sustainable. The iconic visuals of the Supertrees and climate-controlled conservatories, housing plants from around the world, depicts our innovation-driven approach to solving challenges.

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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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Past Events

19 - 20 Nov 2025: Misk Global Forum, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

2 - 4 Nov 2025: Sharjah International Publishers Conference

30 Oct 2025: “The Art of Ability” Conference, Mohammed bin Rashid Library, Dubai, UAE

15 - 19 Oct 2025: Singapore Pavilion, Frankfurter Buchmesse