SIBF 2026
The Selangor International Book Fair 2026
OFFICIAL EDITION
27 NOV – 6 DEC 2026
SHAH ALAM, SELANGOR
TEN DAYS.
THOUSAND OF STORIES.
Books, ideas, creators and communities come together again for Selangor’s biggest celebration of reading and publishing.
FROM THE NEWSROOM
YGIA 2026 is now open for entries.
The Yusof Gajah Illustration Award (YGIA) 2026 is now open for entries. This is your opportunity to bring your imagination to life, share your unique visual stories, and showcase your creativity through illustration.
Submission Deadline
8 November 2026 · 11:59 PM (MYT)
Calling All Publishers & Exhibitors
Meet readers. Build connections. Bring your stories to Selangor.
Stories That Inspire Generations
Celebrating the world’s finest authors and illustrators through the Hans Christian Andersen Awards.
HEART & MIND.
Books inform the mind. Stories move the heart.
At SIBF, both come together.
LIFE SKILL SERIES
@ SIBF2026
Learn Something New. Take Something Home.
Great stories inspire us. New skills empower us.
Discover a special series of interactive sessions designed to inspire personal growth, spark fresh ideas and equip you with practical skills for everyday life.
Learn and grow with Prof. Muhaya
Discover your strengths, build confidence and turn ideas into possibilities through two inspiring workshops.
Celebrating visual storytellers through the Yusof Gajah Illustration Award.
Selangor International Fellowship Programme – A platform connecting publishers, professionals and ideas across borders.
Everything you need to plan your day at SIBF — from getting here to finding your way around.