The most prestigious literary award in the country is accepting entries again, after two years. They are accepting entries until May 31, 2024. Open to Filipino authors of all ages, writers may turn in entries written in English (8 categories) or Filipino (9 categories), with short stories in Cebuano, Hiligaynon, and Ilokano. There is also… Read More The 72nd Palanca Awards are now accepting entries until May 31, 2024
The Doulos Hope, a ship full of books for sale, has docked in Manila Port Area. The ship, operated by GBA Ships, is known for its Christian and children’s books sold to international readers all over the world. Coming from Bangkok, Thailand, The Doulos Hope has four stops in its Philippine tour. Manila is its… Read More The Floating Bookstore has docked in Manila!
Four Filipina authors published by Penguin Random House SEA held a panel discussion in Fully Booked on a cloudy Saturday afternoon. Booklover Kate Heceta-Arellano moderated the hour-long discussion, asking questions of the four distinguished guests before the second hour of book signing and picture-taking. This reader arrived early, with two books in tow, eagerly awaiting… Read More Fully Booked’s Panel Discussion: Four Filipinas Embodying Feminine Awesomeness in Literature
(Photo credit : Philippine Book Festival Facebook page) There’s now more than one book fair to watch out for, bookworms! The first Philippine Book Festival was held last year in two venues: Manila (June 2023) and Davao (August 2023). Organized by the National Book Development Board (NBDB), it brought together purely local talents and publishers… Read More The 2nd Philippine Book Festival comes to the World Trade Center Manila in April 2024
(Photo credit from the Anvil Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AnvilPublishingInc ) Merlee Cruz-Jayme is a multi-awarded CEO, international speaker, and creative director who has written a book of essays on advertising and branding. The book launch will be held at Book Nook, Level 3 Atrium, SM Aura Premier in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. Registration begins at 4:00… Read More Book Launch: Anvil Publishing’s “Ten Talks, Ten Cities” by Merlee Cruz-Jayme
(Photos borrowed from their Instagram: Exploding Galaxies (@exploding_galaxies) The second book published by local imprint EXPLODING GALAXIES will be launched at Everything’s Fine Bookshop in Salcedo Village, Makati, on March 16, 2024, Saturday, from 3:00 to 7:00 pm. Instagram followers of EXPLODING GALAXIES are invited to attend. With every purchase of Linda Ty-Casper’s “The Three-Cornered… Read More Book Launch: Exploding Galaxies’ “The Three Cornered Sun” by Linda Ty – Casper
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