Asian Festival of Children's Content

19/08/2026

📢 Now is your chance to be a featured speaker at The Asian Festival of Children's Content (AFCC) 2027!

Taking place from 27 – 30 May 2027, the 18th edition of AFCC embraces the theme of "Connecting Voices".

Connecting Voices celebrates the power of storytelling to bridge languages, cultures and creative expressions. At AFCC 2027, we envision a world where every voice is heard, and where the openness to listen and desire to make connections is the main currency.

❗ Submissions close on Friday, 9 October 2026, 2359.

Keen on presenting a programme? Don't hesitate to send us your proposal today and stand a chance to be featured at the festival next year!

🌐 More details here: tinyurl.com/AFCC-2027-Call-For-Papers!

04/06/2026

Dive into the curation and illustration process behind the ongoing AFCC exhibition “Peace and Friendship: An SJ60 Picture Book Exhibition from Singapore and Japan”, currently on display at Japan Creative Centre (JCC).

Curators David Liew and Michiko Matsukata, as well as artist Priscilla Tey, will talk about picture book production in each country and reflect on how art made for children can carry the weightiest of themes: peace, friendship, and the worlds we want to build.

📆 Saturday, 6 June | 3pm – 4pm
📍 Japan Creative Centre | 4 Nassim Rd, Singapore 258372
🎟️ Free with registration

Find out more about the exhibition here: https://afcc.com.sg/2026/page/peace-friendship
Register for the talk here: https://www2.contact.mofa.go.jp/form/pub/sg-emb-japan/pbook_talk_2026

29/05/2026

26/05/2026

"Napakalawak ng children's literature."

Christopher Asa of Towfee Book Publishing House left Day 1 of with that realization, and a clearer picture of what it means for Filipino publishers like him.

From insights on making books more compelling for young readers to the opportunities waiting to be seized in children's content across Asia, Christopher came to Singapore ready to learn and is heading home with more than he expected.

Salamat sa tiwala, Christopher! This is exactly what these opportunities are for.

26/05/2026

Angela B. Napeñas had a straightforward reason for exploring animal stories and biodiversity in children's literature: these stories exist, but mostly inside classrooms. She wants them outside.

Angela made that case at , speaking to how the stories we give children about animals and the natural world can determine whether the next generation grows up as passive observers or active stewards of it. Her message was clear—the Philippines has no shortage of stories to tell, and events like this one exist precisely so those stories reach beyond our shores and into conversations that matter globally.

Catch her full thoughts in the video.

26/05/2026

Filipino children's book illustrator and visual artist Kristin Garanchon came to Singapore with something to prove, not for herself, but for every Filipino creator who has ever wondered whether their stories are ready for the world.

For Kristin, showing up at an international festival isn't just about visibility. It's a declaration that Philippine culture has the depth, richness, and creative range to speak to children across Asia and beyond. And if you happen to be in Singapore right now, Filipino or not, she has a personal invitation for you: come see for yourself!

20/05/2026

Save more this weekend at AFCC with Culture Pass!

Use your Culture Pass credits when you purchase Sing Lit titles at our Festival Bookstore Closetful of Books, or any of the exhibitors at the festival Book Fair at the Plaza of the National Library Building.

Did you know some of our ticketed public programmes are also Culture Pass eligible? Perfect for family fun and bonding over creative activities, check out the following programmes and use your Culture Pass credits when buying a ticket:

🔹 Wonderworlds: Stories You can Build
23 May (Sat) | 2:30pm—3:30pm | B1, CTPL Submarine Room
https://afcc.com.sg/2026/programme/wonderworlds-stories-you-can-build

🔹 儿童诗赏析与创作 (Let’s Write Our Very Own Chinese Poem!)
23 May (Sat) | 2:30pm—4:00pm | L5, Possibility Room
https://afcc.com.sg/2026/programme/lets-write-our-very-own-chinese-poem

🔹 The Magic of Tang Yuan from ‘The Enchanted Orchard: A Taste of Home’
23 May (Sat) | 4:00pm—5:00pm | B1, CTPL Submarine Room
https://afcc.com.sg/2026/programme/the-magic-of-tang-yuan-from-the-enchanted-orchard-a-taste-of-home

🔹 Open a Book with Sound and Touch
24 May 2026 (Sun) | 3:00pm—4:30pm | L5, Possibility Room
https://afcc.com.sg/2026/programme/open-a-book-with-sound-and-touch

See you this weekend at AFCC 2026!

Singaporeans will now have access to over 2,600 eligible Sing Lit titles across 15 participating bookstores with 46 outlets islandwide.

20/05/2026

⭐️ THIS WEEKEND | BRING YOUR FAMILY TO AFCC ⭐️

AFCC 2026 kicks off TOMORROW at the National Library Building!

Spend a bookish fun weekend with us for:

🔸 Storytelling
🔸 Performances
🔸 Workshops
🔸 Exhibitions
🔸 Drop-in Activities!

Find more details and register for each programme at our website afcc.com.sg. We look forward to seeing you this weekend, whether it's for four days or just an hour!

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🎟 For more information on festival passes or public programme tickets, head over to bit.ly/AFCC2026Tickets. If you'd like to attend more conference programmes and workshops, tap on your Culture Pass and SkillsFuture Credits to purchase a Festival Talk and Workshop pass, for FULL access to AFCC for as little as $20*!

*final amount is dependent on your available credits

15/05/2026

🧑‍🎨 Artist Cart-Out 🎨

Join us for the second edition of our artist cart-out next weekend at AFCC! The artist cart-out offers illustrators and artists a dynamic platform to showcase their work and offerings, and foster valuable connections with writers, illustrators and delegates at the festival.

Visit this year’s 12 artists at the L1 Plaza this weekend. Scroll through to see who will be there, and just some of the merch that they will be selling at their booths. This is a great chance to support local artists, so see you there!

📅 23-24 May (Saturday-Sunday), 10am-6:00pm
📍 National Library Building, L1 The Plaza
🎟️ FREE admission!