Malaysia to host gathering of international storytellers in September


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Themed "The Power Of Stories", Malaysia will be the first nation in South-East Asia to host the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) Congress. Photo: IBBY

A big gathering of creators of children's and young people’s literature is set to take place in Putrajaya from Sept 5-8.

The first such event to take place in Malaysia, the 38th International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) Congress 2022 will bring together publishers, writers, storytellers, illustrators and book lovers from over 80 countries who will discuss and explore narratives specially created for young people across countries, cultures and education systems.

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