Selangor Children’s Literature Festival

Name: Selangor Children’s Literature Festival
Start: 2026-08-28
End: 2026-08-31
Location: Shah Alam

The Selangor Children’s Literature Festival is scheduled from August 28 to 31, 2026, in Shah Alam, Malaysia. This inaugural event aims to encourage reading habits and interactive physical activities to help reduce gadget addiction among children. Held at the Shah Alam Convention Centre (SACC) and SA Central, the festival will feature batik art as its main theme, folk tale storytelling, a maze, cosplay performances, and a charity run, alongside a dedicated seminar space for parents.

Date: Aug 28-31, 2026
Location: Shah Alam

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Event summary

Highlights

Aims to combat children's gadget addiction by promoting reading and physical activities
Features batik art as its main theme to highlight Malaysian cultural heritage
Includes folk tale storytelling, a maze, and cosplay performances
Offers a special seminar space for parents on parenting and financial planning

The Selangor Children’s Literature Festival is an inaugural event set to take place from August 28 to 31, 2026, in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. Its primary objective is to support parents in addressing children's increasing dependence on mobile phones and gadgets by fostering reading habits and promoting engagement in interactive physical activities. The festival will be hosted at the Shah Alam Convention Centre (SACC) and SA Central, serving as a comprehensive community platform rather than a traditional book fair.

The festival's central theme is batik art, aiming to encourage children to appreciate and take pride in Malaysia’s cultural heritage from an early age. The program includes a variety of activities for children, such as folk tale storytelling sessions featuring Naga Tasik Chini and Si Tanggang, an interactive maze, and vibrant cosplay performances. A charity initiative, the Gaza Children’s Run, will also be part of the event. For parents, a special seminar space will offer valuable sessions on topics like parenting strategies, financial planning, and the latest developments in the arts and literacy sectors. The organisers are also working to ensure inclusivity by engaging agencies and organisations that support children with special needs, making the festival accessible to all.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Shah Alam Convention Centre (SACC) and SA Central; www.bernama.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Shah Alam

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