Let me first introduce myself. I am Norhayati Razali, the assistant director at the National Book Council of Malaysia. I am the Project Manager for the Malaysian Delegation to Bologna International Children’s Book Fair 2012.

The National Book Council of Malaysia will be launching  Best Malaysian Children’s Books  at the Malaysian Pavillion; Hall 29 / B 41 on the 19th March (MONDAY) at 2.30 to 3.30 pm.

Amongst our best titles for this year are:

• Puteri Tioman, the Green Turtle - Tells the story of a green turtle born on the sands of the lovely Tioman Island in Malaysia. Part story and part factual, this picture book is beautifully illustrated to tell this important story of conservation.

• Kailash - This picture book is startlingly illustrated by a young and contemporary Malaysian artist. It is a touching tale of survivor of a young zebra who lost both his parents and was forced to run away when war broke out in his homeland. 

• Hayley's Vegemania Garden and Hayley's Fruitastic Garden - Following from the success of her two cookbooks, 'Fruitastic' and 'Vegemania', World Gourmand award winner, Mrs Mohana Gill has produced two beautiful books for children. The books aim to introduce children to the joy of healthy eating. 'Start-em-young' is Mrs Gill's motto!

• Books by Yusof Gajah - at last year's Bologna Chidlren's Book Fair, Malaysian artist Yusof Gajah charmed the crowd with his iconic elephant images. Yusof returns this year with new books and new tricks. Come and get your very own elephant if you missed it last year!

In addition, we are very pleased to invite you to our activities will be held during this book fair. Let’s come and join us!!

March 19:

2.30pm           ~ Launch of Best Malaysian Children's Books & 

                Teachers' Gallery

                            (Highlight & Launch – National Visual Arts Gallery’s Book – Kailash

        Teachers' Gallery)

March 20:

11.00am         ~ Forum with China / Congkak demo

  2.30pm         ~ Launch of Yusof Gajah / Malaysian Institute of 

                Translation & Books

March 21:

11.00am         ~ Forum with Australia /New Zealand

(Launch of Puteri Tioman and Hayley's Vegemania Garden and Hayley's Fruitastic Garden)

2.30pm         ~ Launch of YOU & ME: Poem for children by Adibah

              Amin.

          ~ Traditional Games and Congkak Demo

Thus, we would love to invite you to this event at the stipulated date and time.

Your goodself are also invited for a networking session afterwards where a combination of government agencies, publishers, authors and illustrators which publish quality titles of various genres of childrens contents will be present.

Kindly RSVP at bookcouncil.my@gmail.com and discover the exceptional publications that are AVAILABLE FOR LICENSING.

It is indeed an honor for us to invite your to be with us at this event so as to mark the beginning of possible future fruitful collaborations.

Looking forward to hearing from you.