Bringing Singlit directly into everyday public life
Explore engaging literary panels, masterclasses, spoken word poetry, and whimsical children's storytelling sessions across VivoCity Open Atrium.
Long before humans walked the Earth, gigantic creatures roamed the planet. Join Fossil Finders author Andy Chua for a thrilling fossil show-and-tell featuring real prehistoric specimens. Learn how fossils form, take part in a lively quiz, and hear how these ancient “monsters” inspired the adventures in the Fossil Finders series.
Ready to go on the hunt? Pick up your exclusive Stamp Rally Passport at the Info Counter and join us for a hands-on art adventure! We’ve teamed up with artists Cheng Puay Koon and Linda Yew, winners of this year’s Children’s Book Illustrator of the Year, to create two exclusive art prints you assemble yourself. The twist: each artwork is...
Step up to the Singapore Book Street Cloud Printer! Press a button to get a one-of-a-kind poem, freshly spun just for you. Want something more personal? Answer a quick five-question mood quiz for a poem tailored to how you're feeling today. A special keepsake of your visit to Singapore Book Street.
Give a poet three words, and watch a poem appear. At Live Typewriter Poetry, a published poet sits at a vintage typewriter, ready to write a one-of-a-kind piece just for you. Simply fill in a card with one to three words, hand it over, and return in a few minutes to collect your poem! Available for the first 20 customers...
You decide what happens next! Author and storyteller Norlin Samat reads a tale that branches at every turn, while you, the audience, votes on which path to take. Do the heroes open the door or run away? Cheer, clap, or raise your hand to steer the story toward its ending. Fun for families, friends, and anyone with a sense of...
Two illustrators, one prompt, and a crowd to impress. In this high-energy face-off, illustrators Quek Hong Shin and Claire Low sketch live from the same surprise theme, racing to bring it to life before your eyes. Watch their styles diverge, cheer on your favourite, and cast your vote to crown the winner. Expect laughs, gasps, and plenty of creative surprises.
Payung Datuk Besar - An umbrella is more than just an umbrella! Join Datuk and his grandson in a heartwarming tale of love and second chances. When Datuk’s favourite umbrella breaks, his grandson discovers that even old and broken things can hold new possibilities. In this interactive bilingual storytelling by author Ainul Farhaha Mohd, children will explore ways to use...
Ever wondered how a blank page becomes a picture? Watch illustrator Darel Seow sketch live, talking through each idea, line, and decision as the drawing takes shape. Open to all ages, this session takes you on a journey into the creative mind of an artist.
Wind down your Thursday with poetry that moves between languages. Author Chow Teck Seng reads poetry in two languages, letting each poem sit in its own tongue before exploring what changes when it crosses over. Get curious about the spaces between languages, and the words that don’t quite translate. There will be a short Q&A after the reading.
Singapore Book Street is an annual literary showcase presented by the Singapore Book Publishers Association (SBPA). Bringing island stories, independent presses, award-winning authors, and families together along the VivoCity waterfront.
Official SBPA Cultural Event . Free Public Admission
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