Singapore Book Council

Established in 1968, the nonprofit Singapore Book Council (SBC) has for over 50 years remained committed to developing and promoting a multicultural literary arts sector in Singapore. SBC’s programmes focus on creative writing, translation, storytelling, reading and illustration, reaching out to many communities. SBC’s signature programmes 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, our school outreach programmes; as well as training and mentorship programmes that support and nurture literary talents. For more information, please visit www.bookcouncil.sg

Meet The Delegate

William Phuan

William Phuan is the Executive Director of the Singapore Book Council, a nonprofit dedicated to developing and promoting Singapore literature and multicultural literary arts. He was formerly the director of The Arts House, and Programme Director of the New York Asian American International Film Festival. William has extensive experience working in various sectors, including journalism, arts policy and film curation in both the US and Singapore. William has also lectured part-time on arts management and film.