Day 1
14 August
Friday · 09:00–18:00
12 seats left
Second edition Kuala Lumpur Free to attend
World of Words
Kuala Lumpur
A movement for purposeful reading.
Registration has closed What's on
14–15 August 2026
- Venue
- Auditorium, Faculty of Education University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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The movement
Two days of authors, ideas and conversation at the heart of Kuala Lumpur. Read to lead, read to heal, read to become a better person.
WoW-KL brings together readers, educators, writers and creatives to celebrate books, ideas and meaningful conversation. The second edition returns with panel discussions, workshops, student competitions, literary performances and the WoW-KL Awards.
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What to expect
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Panels & forums
Authors and thought leaders in conversation about reading, writing and why stories still matter.
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Workshops
Hands-on sessions for writers, educators and readers from craft to classroom practice.
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Student competitions
Short story and creative writing competitions for school and university students.
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Literary performances
Spoken word, storytelling and live readings across both days.
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The WoW-KL Awards
Honouring the champions, educators, bookshops and communities keeping Malaysian reading culture alive.
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Community & networking
Meet book clubs, publishers, teachers and fellow readers building the movement.
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Two days
Register for one day or both. You choose during registration.
Day 2
15 August
Saturday · 09:00–18:00
32 seats left