Call for Entries: 2009 PBBY-Alcala Illustrators' Prize

The Philippine Board on Books for Young People (PBBY) is now accepting entries for the 2009 PBBY-Alcala Prize. The contest is co-sponsored by the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and The National Library.

The winner shall be given a cash prize of P25,000.00, a gold medal, and an opportunity to be published. Prizes will be awarded in an appropriate ceremony to be held during the celebration of National Children's Book Day on July 21, 2009.

All entries must be sent to the PBBY Secretariat, c/o Adarna House , 2nd Floor FSS Bldg. 20 Scout Tuason Street, Quezon City 1103, Philippines by March 27, 2009.  Complete contest guidelines are found here. For more details, interested parties may contact the Philippine Board on Books for Young People, at 2nd Floor FSS Bldg. 20 Scout Tuason Street, Quezon City 1103, Philippines , Telefax 372-3548 or email pbby [at] adarna.com.ph .

ESL Teacher Wins 2009 PBBY-Salanga Prize

The Philippine Board on Books for Young People awards the 2009 PBBY-Salanga Silver Prize to Raymund Garlitos for his story, Ang Higante sa Loob ng Aming Bahay. The story revolves a young child's feelings and reactions to his OFW father's homecoming. Garlitos is an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher, as well as a freelance journalist.

This year's honorable mention winners are Perry Mangilaya (Di Ko Man Kamukha sina Inay at Itay) and Victoria Bravo (Lola-Lola).

Garlitos shall receive P25,000.00, a gold medal as well have the opportunity to be published. This is not the first time that Garlitos has penned a children's story. In fact, he already has three children's books to his name. One of these, Chenelyn! Chenelyn!, won honorable mention in the same contest, back in 1997.

For inquiries about the contest, contact the PBBY Secretariat at telephone number 372-3548 loc. 105 or email pbby[at]adarna.com.ph.

2009 Summer Klasrum Adarna for Kids

The line-up of our summer workshops for kids is now available. Our summer classes are especially designed to have kids enjoy their summer through learning and literature. The classes offered this year are short story writing and book illustrating for kids aged 11 to 15, book making for 6 to 11 year olds, and storytelling with arts for 3 to 6 year olds.

The printable e-brochure is available here. For details, call 372-3548 local 122 or e-mail ergoe[at]adarna.com.ph.

Adarna House Online Goes Live with Paypal

Adarna House greets 2009 with an exciting upgrade of their online store, which now accepts Paypal. Now, online customers may enjoy better security when using their credit card to purchase products from the Adarna House website . This also means ultimate shopping convenience as we deliver your purchases right to your very door. Check out our online store now!

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