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Thank you, Studio Dialogo.
THANK YOU to Studio Dialogo for designing the new logo of the Filipino Readers' Choice Awards. Studio Dialogo is the design company of Filipino children's book illustrators Abi Goy, Fran Alvarez, Liza...
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The 2013 Filipino Readers' Choice Awards (Children's Picture Book and Novel...
I'd like to congratulate the finalists for the 2013 Filipino Readers' Choice Awards, especially the finalists in the children's picture book category:Ako’y Isang Mabuting Pilipino by Noel Cabangon and...
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Don't worry. You didn't miss it!
Because of Typhoon Haiyan the 3rd Filipino ReaderCon and 2nd Filipino Readers' Choice Awards ceremony were moved to Dec. 7.
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Authors and Illustrators for the Victims of Typhoon Haiyan
If you are an author, please consider participating in this online auction for the benefit of Typhoon Haiyan victims. And if you are an illustrator, please consider selling illustrations for the...
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Ngumiti si Andoy: Author and Illustrator Interviews
Welcome to the second day of the Ngumiti si Andoy blog tour!Ngumiti si Andoy, written by Xi Zuq (/Shee Zuk/) and illustrated by Dominic Agsaway, is the winner of the 2013 PBBY Salanga and Alcala...
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Children's Lit Community Gives Back
In an effort to contribute to on-going relief and rehabilitation endeavors, the children’s literature community in the Philippines is coming together to raise more funds for the survivors of typhoon...
View ArticleIt was a success!
Last Saturday, Bulilit Lit for YolandaPH Relief raised Php 62,620 for the children affected by Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan).Thank you so much to the following groups for making the event possible:Adarna...
View ArticlePress Release: Three Authors Share Honorable Mention at the 2014 PBBY-Salanga...
The Philippine Board on Books for Young People (PBBY) awarded Honorable Mention for the 2014 PBBY-Salanga Prize to writers Michael de Guzman, for his story "Reyna Elena"; Genaro Gojo Cruz, for his...
View ArticlePress Release: Modern Heroes for the Filipino Youth Series Launching
Modern Heroes for the Filipino Youth Series, Bookmark’s series for children’s books, will be formally launched on February 5, 2014, Wednesday, 6:00-9:00 p.m., at the Last Chukker, Manila Polo Club,...
View ArticleJanuary 31 is the deadline for nominations for the 2014 National Children's...
This year is the 3rd National Children's Book Awards (NCBA) and the deadline for nominations is this Friday, January 31. Click here to read the NCBA rules and click here to download the NCBA nomination...
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Calling all English teachers in Malaysia and Singapore!
Helloooooo to all my fellow English teachers in Malaysia and Singapore. Please encourage your students to join the Scholastic Writers' Award 2014!If you are in Malaysia, check out this link. And if you...
View ArticleCall for Entries: 2014 PBBY-Alcala Prize
The Philippine Board on Books for Young People (PBBY) is now accepting entries for the 2014 PBBY-Alcala Prize.The winner shall be given a cash prize of P25,000.00, a gold medal, and an opportunity to...
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Call for Applications: KABANATA Young Adult Writer’s Workshop
The Philippine Boardon Books for Young People (PBBY) formally launches the KABANATA Young Adult Writer’s Workshop with a call for fellowship applications. Slated to begin in October 2014 in Quezon...
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The Janus Silang Blog Tour: Day One
Welcome to the Janus Silang blog tour! Si Janus Silang at ang Tiyanak ng Tabon is a new Filipino young adult novel written by Edgar Calabia Samar and published by Adarna House. We're kicking off the...
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Don't you know that your country/culture/race isn't the only one with good children's and young adult literature?
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Press Release: Freelance Artist Wins Alcala
The 2014 PBBY-Alcala Prize was won by freelance artist Aaron Paul Asis. Asis based his winning entry on one of the 2014 PBBY-Salanga honorable mention awardees, “Gaano Ba Kalayo Patungong Paaralan?” by...
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The 2014 National Children's Book Day Fair
July 15, 2014 is the Philippines' 31st National Children's Book Day! The Philippine Board on Books for Young People (PBBY) is celebrating by organizing a children's book fair at Museo Pambata, Roxas...
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The (Philippine) National Children's Book Day Fair has been postponed due to Typhoon Glenda. I will share the new fair date soon!
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The 2014 National Children's Book Awards - Kids' Choice Award
The Philippines' 3rd National Children's Book Awards included a Kids' Choice Award! Five judges, ages 11-13, read picture books published in 2012 and 2013 and picked their top ten favorites. Below are...
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