Established in 1968, the Singapore Book Council (SBC) has for over 50 years remained committed to developing and promoting a multicultural literary arts sector in Singapore. Our programmes focus on creative writing, translation, storytelling, reading and illustration. Our festivals, awards, workshops and school programmes have reached out to the various language and ethnic communities, boosting creativity, imagination, and empathy. SBC is a nonprofit and charity with IPC status. 

Vision: The power of words, connecting peoples and cultures. 

Mission: To champion Singapore’s role in enhancing multicultural literary arts. 

Our programmes run year-round, reaching out to many audiences. They include the annual Asian Festival of Children’s Content (AFCC), a premier festival for children’s books; the prestigious biennial Singapore Literature Prize, the top literary prize in the country; Translation Day Singapore, which promotes literary translation; SBC Campus and Little Campus, our school outreach programmes; as well as our training and mentorship programmes that support and nurture new talents.