The National Book Development Council of Singapore is a non-profit umbrella body inaugurated in February 1969 to promote storytelling, reading, writing and publishing. The Council brings the book industry and literary community together through social events, courses, seminars, conferences and author lectures.

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The following article on the Book Council by Hedwig Anuar gives a good history of the Council and its early contribution to the book and library development in Singapore

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The Council's vision is to establish and develop Singapore as the Asian centre for publishing and the literary arts. We believe there are many opportunities to work with the literary community to realise this vision.

Council's vision, mission and future plans NBDCS21

For Year ended 31 March 2010