Illustration from Freepik In a corner of a classroom, a young student finds himself looking through a bookshelf. He has already read most of what it has to offer. Bored of going over the recommended readings for his age again, the student starts to look into titles meant for older pupils. Classics...
Fresh from the controversies surrounding her self-authored book, Vice President Sara Duterte held on Sunday, Aug. 25, a book reading among Davao students and explained how she hoped to inspire them to write their own stories. (Screengrab from Inday Sara Duterte Facebook page) The Vice...
The Cautious Traveller’s Guide to the Wastelands by Sarah Brooks; The God of the Woods by Liz Moore; and Service Model by Adrian Tchaikovsky The Cautious Traveller’s Guide to the Wastelands by Sarah Brooks Set in an alternative steampunk 1899, this novel is, at its core, an adventure saga that...
Former Office of the Vice President (OVP) spokesman and lawyer Barry Gutierrez raised legal and ethical questions in using public funds for the publication and distribution of Vice President Sara Duterte’s self-authored book, “Isang Kaibigan.” Vice President Sara Duterte and her...
Fresh from the controversies surrounding her first self-authored book, Vice President Sara Duterte said that she’s planning to write another book about a friend’s betrayal. Vice President Sara Duterte (Inday Sara Duterte/Facebook) In a statement released Wednesday night, Aug. 21,...
Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday night, Aug. 21, denied allegations that her children's book, “Isang Kaibigan,” was plagiarized. Vice President Sara Duterte and her children's book (Inday Sara Duterte/Facebook) In a statement, the official stressed there was no need for her to...
A day after she figured in a heated verbal exchange with Vice President Sara Duterte, Senate Deputy Minority Leader Sen. Risa Hontiveros disclosed plans to realign the proposed P10-million budget of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) for the distribution of her children’s book “Isang...
Calling all bibliophiles, literature lovers, and anyone who gets a thrill from the scent of fresh pages—the wait is over! The Manila International Book Fair (MIBF), the Philippines’ largest and longest-running book event, is back for another year, promising an epic adventure into the world of...
The Philippine Academic Book Fair, presented by the Academic Booksellers Association of the Philippines (ABAP), is set on June 5 to 7, 2024, at the Megatrade Hall 1, SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City. With theme "Thriving Amidst Technological Advancements and Global Challenges," the Philippine...
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda on Thursday, April 25 pushed for the integration of arts and culture into the teaching of various general education subjects to make it more engaging for learners. In her keynote speech at the Philippine Book Festival held at the World Trade Center...
National Book Store (NBS) is kicking off the summer fun by rolling out different activities and book fairs in the Metro and the North. The NBS Art Fair will be held at the Mega Atrium, SM Megamall, from April 12 to 14, 2024. It will bring together beloved and trusted arts and crafts brands...
by MARIE SINADJAN I had the privilege of attending the London Book Fair from March 12 to 14, at Olympia London, a massive exhibition center in West Kensington. As an independent author looking to further my career, I had been excited to learn more about the publishing industry and dive...
