Budding writers and illustrators are invited to sign up for workshops designed especially for them at the NBDB's Little Lit Festival.
Nerisa del Carmen Guevara, esteemed poet and beloved teacher, will facilitate a workshop titled "Poetry writing for teens ages 13 to 19," on May 30, 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
Christopher Cheng, Australian-based creator of the picture books Sounds Spooky, One Child, and Python, will facilitate a workshop titled "Designing a winning cover" on May 31, 10:30 AM to 12:00 noon.
The Silliman Journal (SJ) of Silliman University is calling for contributions for its special literary issue, the Tiempo Centenary Issue, to be dedicated to Dr. Edilberto K. Tiempo and to Dr. Edith L. Tiempo. The journal is accepting works in poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction and literary criticism. The deadline for submission has been set on 31 May 2013. The journal is scheduled to come out in August, in time for the birth centenary of Dr. Edilberto K. Tiempo, and second death anniversary of Dr. Edith L. Tiempo.
As a belated Mother's Day tribute, the Philippine PEN (Poets, Essayists and Novelists) will be launching works by three esteemed and accomplished women writers in English: Gloria Goloy and Doris Trinidad's joint poetry collection, "Two Voices" (UST Publishing House, 2012), and Fe Aldaba Yap's "Global Filipino Crossing Borders" (DLSU Publishing House, 2013) on May 25, 2013, 5PM, at the Solidaridad Bookstore, Padre Faura St., Ermita, Manila (near Robinson's Place).
The public is invited. For inquiries, call 254-1068.
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We're holding a children's literature fest next week! Join Museo Pambata and the National Book Development Board in a 2-day festival of fun and learning, featuring panel discussions, workshops, and a books and crafts fair.
Register NOW for a festival celebrating children's literature! The National Book Development Board's "Little Lit Fest" will feature esteemed speakers from the field of children's literature, as well as panel discussions, workshops, and a books and crafts fair. It will be held on May 30 and 31 at Museo Pambata.
Adarna House is happy to announce the arrival of three new board books for every family’s favorite bunso!
The lives and works of the National Artists are discussed in greater detail in the book The National Artists of the Philippines, published jointly by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), Anvil Publishing, Inc. and the Cultural Center of the Philippines.
For inquiries on the availability of the book, please contact NCCA Publications at 527-5529 or at 5272192 local 614, or Anvil at 631-7048 / 633-6121 / 633-6136 / 671-9230 or email them at pubdept@anvil.com.ph
Philippine Normal University, the National Center for Teacher Education, Vibal Publishing House and Vibal Foundation, in the spirit of public-private partnership for nation-building, will conduct the 2nd Digital Education Conference: K to 12 & Teaching and Learning with Technology on May 20 and 21, 2013 at Philippine Normal University Auditorium, Taft Ave., Manila.
Idaraos ng Unyon ng mga Manunulat sa Pilipinas (UMPIL) ang ikatlong “Umpilan”, ang serye ng mga panayam hinggil sa mga panitikan ng Filipinas, sa pagtalakay sa lagay at tunguhin ng panitikang Waray, sa Mayo 17, 2013, 4:30 pm, sa Natividad Galang Fajardo (NGF) Conference Room, Gusaling Horacio De La Costa ng Pamantasang Ateneo de Manila.
Tampok na mga tagapanayam sina Jerry Gracio at Duke Bagulaya.
Bukás ang aktibidad sa publiko, lalo na sa mga guro at mag-aaral ng Panitikan ng Filipinas. Inaanyayahan ding dumalo ang mga kasapi at ibig maging kasapi ng UMPIL.
The UST Publishing House invites everyone to the launch of Metro Serye 4, the art issue, on May 18, 2012, 4-6 pm at Cool Beans Cafe, 67-A Maginhawa Street, Quezon City.
This issue is curated by Manix Abrera and features the works of Nice Buenaventura and Wiji Lacsamana. Metro Serye is a literary publication that aims to promote new art, poetry and fiction. Come to meet the artists! We're selling copies of issue 4, as well as issues 1 to 3!
The series is edited by Mookie Katigbak-Lacuesta and published by the UST Publishing House.
Napili na ang 15 kalahok para sa ika-anim na Palihang Rogelio Sicat na gaganapin sa UP, Diliman sa 22-26 Mayo 2013. Ang 15 mula sa 135 na lumahok ay sina: (Dagli / Maikling Kuwento) Kevin Armingol, John Barrios (Aklanon), Jowian Mariano, Jayson Ongose Paderon, at Abby Pariente; (Sanaysay) Laurence Marvin Castillo, Jonathan Vergara Geronimo, at Christina Angela Guevarra; (Tula) Desiree L. Balota (Cebuano), Frances Kimberly Baraoidan, Dennis Espada, Emmanuel Halabaso, Michael Non, John Carlo I. Pacala, at Mark Rafal.