A BTS Inspired Book Drive: Reading Gives Hope! Books Bring Sunshine! Let's Go!

 

Reading Gives Hope Book Drive Reading Guide

 Reading Gives Hope Book Drive Reading Guide

Contents by  Zarah Gagatiga

Design and layout by Eunice Quero

 

BTS Book Donation Drive: Reading Gives Hope: OT7 Book Bundle

 

OT7 Book Bundle consists of the 20 Kuwentong Musmos Books published by Room to Read US in cooperation with Adarna House, Anvil Publishing, Hiyas, and Lampara Books. The OT7 Book Bundle is recommended for anyone who wishes to gift a school,  library, or reading center with a brilliant, well-rounded collection of story books.

 1 Set of Kuwentong Musmos (5 books by Lampara Publishing House)

• Masaya Ang Maging Ako by Zarah Gagatiga; illustrated by Jamie Bauza

• Kiko Kitikiti by Lauren Macaraeg; illustrated by Ito Chua

• Ang Batang Papet by Norman Baquirin; illustrated by Angela Taguiang

• Ang Nanay Kong Drayber by Reina Peralta; illustrated by Pepot Atienza

• Ang Alaga Kong Lolo by Genaro Gojo Cruz; illustrated by Lui Buan

 

1 set of Kuwentong Musmos (5 books by Adarna House)

• Noel! Noel! Noel! by Kristine Canon; illustrated by Nina Martinez

• Paboritong Lugar ni Nanay by Weng Cahiles; illustrated by Aldy Aguirre 

• Sampung Eroplano by Liwliwa Malabed; illustrated by Pergy Acuna

• Tara! Itok! Kora Dandan-Albano; illustrated by Ara Villena

• Sayaw ng Mga Kamay Joanna Que; illustrated by Fran Alvarez

 

1 set of Kuwentong Musmos (5 Books by OMF/Hiyas)

• Ang Kuya Kong Zombie by Luis Gatmaitan; illustrated by Ivan Reverente

• Imbisibol by Yna Reyes; illustrated by Mike Amante

• Kaya ni Mina by Janine Marie Rivera; illustrated by Cy Vendivel

• Sakto Lang Joshene Bersales; illustrated by Domz Agsaway

• Tinola ni Nanay by Maloi Malibiran-Salumbides; illustrated by Felix Mago Miguel

 

1 set of Kuwentong Musmos (5 books Anvil)

• Sayaw ni Dayaw by Cheeno Marlo Sayuno; illustrated by Harry Monzon

• Sali Ako! by Alyssa Reyes; illustrated by Iori Espiritu

• Paalam Puti by Jomike Tejido 

• Maanghang na Salita by Rhandee Garlitos; illustrated by Beth Parrocha

• Duyan Pababa sa Bayan by Mary Gigi Constantino; illustrated by Enid Din

TO PLACE ORDERS AND DONATIONS, GO TO DEAR BOOKS!

BTS Book Donation Drive: Reading Gives Hope: JHope Book Bundle

 Book Bundles

Five book bundles have been carefully curated into themes that reflect the messages of BTS. The books in each bundle have won awards conferred by the Philippine Board on Book for Young People (PBBY) and the National Book Development Board (NBDB).

J-Hope Book Bundle

The themes of this book bundle are joy and sunshine. The selected titles for this book bundle cover these themes plus one book about a beloved Kapampangan folk song.

 Atin Cu Pung Singsing Kapampangan Children’s Book (Adarna House) 

1 Set of Kuwentong Musmos (5 books by Lampara Publishing House)

·        Masaya Ang Maging Ako by Zarah Gagatigal illustrated by Jamie Bauza

·        Kiko Kitikiti by Lauren Macaraeg; illustrated by Ito Chua

·        Ang Batang Papet by Norman Baquirin; illustrated by Angela Taguiang

·        Ang Nanay Kong Drayber by Reina Peralta; illustrated by Pepot Atienza

·        Ang Alaga Kong Lolo by Genaro Gojo Cruz; illustrated by Lui Buan

 The Great Duck and Crocodile Race by Robert Magnuson, (OMF/Hiyas)

 The Day of Darkness by Gutch Gutierrez and Zig Marasigan; illustrated by Gutch Gutierrez (The Bookmark, Inc.)

Pagkatapos ng Unos (After the Storm) by Harry Monzon (PBBY)

Pitong Tsinelas (Seven Slippers) by Divine Gil Reyes; illustrated by Benjor Catindig (Tahanan Books for Young Readers)

Happy Home 1: Coming Home written by Grace Chong; illustrated by Leo Kempis (OMF/Hiyas)

TO PLACE ORDERS AND DONATIONS, GO TO DEAR BOOKS!

BTS Book Donation Drive: Reading Gives Hope: JinKook Bundle

Book Bundles

Five book bundles have been carefully curated into themes that reflect the messages of BTS. The books in each bundle have won awards conferred by the Philippine Board on Book for Young People (PBBY) and the National Book Development Board (NBDB).

JinKook Book Bundle

The theme of this book bundle is inclusivity. The selected titles for this book bundle cover these themes plus one book from a beloved Kapampangan folk song.

Atin Cu Pung Singsing Kapampangan Children’s Book (Adarna House)

1 set of Kuwentong Musmos (5 Books by OMF/Hiyas)

·        Ang Kuya Kong Zombie by Luis Gatmaitan and Ivan Reverente

·        Imbisibol by Yna Reyes and Mike Amante

·        Kaya ni Mina by Janine Marie Rivera and Cy Vendivel

·        Sakto Lang Joshene Bersales and Domz Agsaway

·        Tinola ni Nanay by Maloi Malibiran-Salumbides and Felix Mago Miguel

 Made Perfect in Weakness by Didith Rodrigo; illustrated by Patricia Lascano, (The Bookmark, Inc.)

 Salusalo para kay Kuya by Ergoe Tinio; illustrated by JC Galag, (Adarna House)

 Si Berting, ang Batang Uling by Christopher S. Rosales; illustrated by Aldy Aguirre, (Lampara Publishing House, Inc.)

 Ang Bonggang-bonggang Batang Beki! by Rhandee Garlitos; illustrated by Tokwa Peñaflorida (Chikiting Books)

 Ang Ikaklit sa Aming Hardin by Bernadette Villanueva Neri; illustrated by CJ de Silva (Publikasyong Twamkittens)

TO PLACE ORDERS AND DONATIONS, GO TO DEAR BOOKS!

BTS Book Donation Drive: Reading Gives Hope: VMin Book Bundle

 Book Bundles

Five book bundles have been carefully curated into themes that reflect the messages of BTS. The books in each bundle have won awards conferred by the Philippine Board on Book for Young People (PBBY) and the National Book Development Board (NBDB).

Vmin Book Bundle

The themes of this book bundle are family and friendship. The selected titles for this book bundle cover these themes plus one book about a beloved Kapampangan folk song.

 Atin Cu Pung Singsing Kapampangan Children’s Book (Adarna House)

 1 set of Kuwentong Musmos (5 books by Adarna House)

·        Noel! Noel! Noel! by Kristine Canon; illustrated by Nina Martinez

·        Paboritong Lugar ni Nanay by Weng Cahiles; illustrated by Aldy Aguirre 

·        Sampung Eroplano by Liwliwa Malabed; illustrated by Pergy Acuna

·        Tara! Itok! Kora Dandan-Albano, illustrated by Ara Villena

·        Sayaw ng Mga Kamay Joanna Que, illustrated by Fran Alvarez

 Sandwich to the Moon by Jamie Bauza, (Chikiting Books)

 Sinemadyika by Lauren V. Macaraeg; illustrated by Aldy Aguirre, (Lampara Publishing House, Inc.)

 Big Sister written by Zarah Gagatiga; illustrated by Ruben de Jesus, (Lampara Publishing House, Inc.)

 I Will Always Love You More by Peachy Concepcion; illustrated by Joel Chua, (Anvil)

Hating Kapatid by Raissa Falgui; illustrated by Fran Alvarez (Adarna House)

TO PLACE ORDERS AND DONATIONS, GO TO DEAR BOOKS!

BTS Book Donation Drive: Reading Gives Hope: NamGi Book Bundle

Book Bundles

Five book bundles have been carefully curated into themes that reflect the messages of BTS. The books in each bundle have won awards conferred by the Philippine Board on Book for Young People (PBBY) and the National Book Development Board (NBDB).

NamGi Book Bundle

The theme of this book bundle is diversity . The selected titles for this book bundle cover this theme plus one book about a beloved Kapampangan folk song.

Atin Cu Pung Singsing Kapampangan Children’s Book (Adarna House)

1 set of Kuwentong Musmos (5 books Anvil)

Sayaw ni Dayaw by Cheeno Marlo Sayuno, illustrated by Harry Monzon

Sali Ako! by Alyssa Reyes; illustrated by Iori Espiritu

Paalam Puti by Jomike Tejido 

Maanghang na Salita by Rhandee Garlitos; illustrated by Beth Parrocha

Duyan Pababa sa Bayan by Mary Gigi Constantino; illustrated by Enid Din

 Ang Sampung Bukitkit written by Eugene Y. Evasco; illustrated by Ibarra C. Crisostomo, (LG&M Corporation)

 Mang Andoy’s Signs by Mailin Paterno; illustrated by Isabel Roxas (Tahanan Books for Young Readers)

 Marvino’s League of Superheroes by Rae Rival-Cosico; illustrated by Jamie Bauza, (Adarna House)

Supremo by Xi Zuq; illustrated by Al Estrella (Adarna House)

Ino, The Invincible by Zarah Gagatiga; illustrated by Jonathan Rañola (Lampara Publishing House)

TO PLACE ORDERS AND DONATIONS, GO TO DEAR BOOKS!

Update on the BTS Book Donation Drive: Reading Gives Hope! Books Bring Sunshine

Reading Gives Hope Book Drive

Reading Gives Hope • Books Bring Sunshine

Nasa Pagbasa ang Pag-Asa • May Dalang Liwanag ang Mga Libro

Ing Pamamasa Babye Yang Pag-asa  • Deng Libru Babye Lang Sala 

 

Reading Gives Hope is a book donation drive inspired by BTS—

especially Jung Hoseok aka J-Hope—and their positive message

of diversity, inclusion, hope, and loving oneself.

 

In July 2020, three Pearl ARMY, Zarah Gagatiga, Triccie Cantero, and Ellinor Feriol met in a BTS FB group where they soon realized that they shared more than a love for Bangtan. Passionate advocates of books and reading, the three Titas mustered up the funds and mobilized their social networks to make this project a reality. After all, books are a wonderful way to share the message of the Bangtan Boys with others.

 

Recipient for Cycle 1

Peace Kamp is a non-profit organization focused on educating the Ayta children of Barangay Sapang Uwak in Pampanga.

Their volunteer efforts are anchored on community- and capacity-building, enabling hope to drive growth individually and collectively.

 

Mission

Donate 20 book bundles to 20 Ayta children in Sapang Uwak through the active community-building program of Peace Kamp.

 

Book Bundles

Five book bundles have been carefully curated into themes that reflect the messages of BTS. The books in each bundle have won awards conferred by the Philippine Board on Book for Young People (PBBY) and the National Book Development Board (NBDB).

 

OT7 Book Bundle: Community

JHope Book Bundle: Joy & Sunshine

VMin Book Bundle: Family & Friendship

JinKook Book Bundle: Inclusivity

NamGi Book Bundle: Diversity

 

A copy of Atin Cu Pung Singsing, a board book, is included in the JHope, VMin, JinKook, and NamGi book bundles. The OT7 Book Bundle is recommended for anyone who wishes to gift a school, library, or reading center with a brilliant, well-rounded startup collection of storybooks.

TO PLACE ORDERS AND DONATIONS, GO TO DEAR BOOKS!

A BTS Inspired Book Donation Drive: Reading Gives Hope! Books Bring Sunshine!

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Life Goes On: BTS and My ARMY Life

I think it was in late 2019 or early 2020 when I seriously started paying attention to BTS. My daughter is ARMY since 2016 and what to me, back then, was a teenager's fascination became a necessity for survival as the pandemic came into full swing in mid-2020. From there on until the present, I have realized many things about myself. I am learning and affirming a lot of life lessons from the Bangtan Boys. Being ARMY at my age and status is like a parenting and motherhood experience. The adult is learning from the child.

As a teacher and a librarian of children and young people, I take this dynamic to heart. Every year, my students bring in a newness that fuels our creativity in making sense of who we are and the process of growing a compassionate understanding of the world around us. This can be tough, but from where I come from, we eat resilience for breakfast. After all, creativity is never an easy thing. This is the context I find myself in being a young ARMY of 47. More than ever, I have a deeper appreciation of BTS.

While the Tannies have a way of sweeping you off your feet (there are seven kinds of sexy and together, they are deadly!) they are more than visual aesthetics. Kim Namjoon have said it countless times in interviews and docuseries early in their career that they are more than pretty faces. BTS wants to matter. Truly, they have been successful and more. On top of record sales and awards, a closer examination of their discography by academics, experts in the field of music and the arts, professionals in business, economists, and industry leaders in the creative arts all point to the fact that the Tannies are not just a Kpop band or group. Not anymore. The boys were awarded the Order of Cultural Merit of Korea in 2018. They are now envoys to the UN. Ambassadors of the youth. Their campaigns and advocacies impact global communities. On top of all these, BTS got ARMY right behind them when they say so.

The fandom is as amazing, as generous and as loving as the Bangtan Boys.

In less than a year as ARMY, I have gained new friends and strengthen old ones. I have shared online concert tickets, received gifts and unsolicited advice. I have been supported by ARMY parents in my journey as mother and as a woman going through midlife. I found ARMY I can geek out with over Namjoon's poetry and the books in his reading list, nerd over Suga's critical view on life and society and go kilig over Hobi's hotness. 

I celebrated my birthday last week and unexpected gifts came from ARMY friends near and far. One of them, a good friend from way back, sent me an acrostic poem. The Tannies love creating them, so she created one for me.

Right now, I am up in arms in the battle for reading and literacy. I have two ARMYs seriously working on a BTS inspired book donation project that we hope to launch before the month ends. Right in time for Literacy Day on September 8 during the month of Namjoon's and JK's birthday. What could be more satisfying than to experience this personal advocacy come to life but with two Titas of BTS. 

BTS Book Donation Drive: A Guide for Readers

 A guide for the young reader and the adult who will accompany them in the reading experience.

Dear Reader,

Books have a way of making people happy. Reading good books brings joy and so much more. It gives readers like you and me, hope.

This book bundle is meant to bring happiness and hope to you, dear reader. Before you start reading the books in your bundle it is good to remember these important things.

1.    Look at the cover and read the title of the book. Ask yourself what the pictures tell you and what comes to mind after reading the title. Pay attention to the author and illustrator of the book.

2.     Carefully open the pages of the book with clean hands.

3.     Read the book aloud. Read the book aloud with a friend or a family member.

4.      Pause when you don’t understand some words. Look for a related word in the sentence it is used in to better understand its meaning.

5.     Illustrations help in comprehension too. Stop and look at the illustrations on every page.

6.     Midway through the book, ask yourself how you are feeling. Happy? Sad? Confused? Excited?

7.     Make a guess or predictions on what will happen to the characters. It is affirming to know if your guess is correct. If not, then take it as a learning experience.

8.     You can also draw your feelings and your ideas as you read along. So, keeping a notebook / pad paper and writing materials within reach is advisable.

9.     It is alright if you wish to go on reading uninterrupted.

10.   After reading, share your feelings and discoveries about what you read to a friend or a family member.

These are but basic ways to fully enjoy reading books. Some additional activities can be done as well like…

1.     Drawing your favorite scene or character.

2.     Share and exchange books you have read from your bundle with a friend.

3.     Sing songs and play games that are connected to the story.

4.     Write words that sounded new to you. Words you don’t understand. Words that disturbed you. Ask a grown up or an adult to help you understand or appreciate the words even more.

5.     Write and draw your own story in the language you know and share this with a friend or a family member.

These are all for now, dear reader. In the meantime, enjoy the books and read on!

Reading Gives Hope! Books Bring Sunshine!

 

Borahae,

 

Your Titas of BTS 😊