Singapore Book Awards 2026

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm UTC+08:00

The Pod, Level 16, National Library Building, 100 Victoria Street, Singapore 188064 | Singapore

Singapore Book Publishers Association
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Singapore Book Awards 2026
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🎊 We are pleased to announce the first batch of finalists for the Singapore Book Awards 2026 across the following categories: The CLASS Best Textbook Award, Best Educational Supplement, Best Cover Design, The KHL Best Custom Publishing Award, and Best Marketing Campaign.
These exceptional works showcase the best in Singapore’s literary and publishing scene, reflecting the creativity and dedication of our publishers, authors, illustrators, and designers. From educational resources that support learning to compelling works of storytelling and design, these titles highlight the diversity and strength of Singapore’s publishing landscape.
🏆 The winners will be announced at the Singapore Book Awards Ceremony on 28 April 2026, a night dedicated to celebrating literary achievement.
đź“– The CLASS Best Textbook Award
Character and Citizenship Education Primary 2 by Star Publishing Pte Ltd
CITA Bahasa Melayu Sekolah Rendah Buku Teks 2A by Marshall Cavendish Education
think! Mathematics (SG Edition) Textbook 5A by Shing Lee Publishers
📝 Best Educational Supplement
Life Skills to Prepare for P1 by Educational Publishing House
Singapore Maths Calendar 2026 (7–8 years) by Child Educational
Singapore Maths Calendar 2026 (8–9 years) by Child Educational
🎨 Best Cover Design
Everyday Modernism: Architecture and Society in Singapore by NUS Press
Homesick by Ethos Books
Tiger Girls by Difference Engine
To the Last Gram by Difference Engine
Utama by Epigram Books
📚 The KHL Best Custom Publishing Award
Bali 1952: Through the Lens of Liu Kang by NLB & World Scientific Publishing
I Can’t Believe It Tastes So Good! by Epigram Books
Kindred Waters: Stories of the Jinjiang Coolie Community in Singapore by Marshall Cavendish International
Manja's Adventure with Sharks by WS Education
Not So Little Red Dot: 60 Years of Singapore’s Diplomacy by The Nutgraf Books
📣 Best Marketing Campaign
Dey by Ethos Books
Fierceland by Penguin Random House SEA
The Albatross File: Inside Separation by Straits Times Press
The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye (10th Anniversary Edition) by Epigram Books
Tiger Girls by Difference Engine
Stay tuned as we reveal more finalists across the remaining categories in the coming days! ✨
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