Looking for Andoy: Makabagong Watawat ng Katipunan

http://adarnahouse.wordpress.com/2013/10/21/patimpalak-watawag-ng-katipunan/">Visit the blog of Adarna House foe details.

Book Launch: A Tall Story

I missed Candy Gourlay give a talk last year. I will definitely meet her on NCBD. And yes, fortunately, I can drop by and buy her book on the 21st of July. See you!

Book Talk & Storytelling Session

Reading educator Trixie Madamba leads the discussion on one of the most popular young adult series today. In this shortened version of our Reading Group Program, we look into the first volume, The Maze of Bones, by Rick Riordan.

Friday, February 27, 4PM and Saturday, February 28, 3PM
Children's Section, Fully Booked Bonifacio High Street
Admission is free!

Brought to you by The Center for East Asian Languages

Told with verve and vitality by the lively and animated teachers from the Julia Gabriel Centre for Learning Manila!

Sunday, March 1, at 3PM
Children's Section, Fully Booked Bonifacio High Street

The 27th National Book Awards

The invitation came by mail last Tuesday, November 11, 2008. The awards night will be on Saturday, November 15, 2008 at the Yuchengco Musem, RCBC Plaza. It's a formal event, so that means, I must go there in a dress. Hmmm...

I consider this a perk and a privilege for having been part of the four man committee that recommended ten children's books for judging by the Critics in the National Book Awards this year.

My Saturday is pretty full already, but who am I to snub the literary Olympians of this little small country?

'Tis the Season To Book Launching

And yet another book will be launched.

The Salanga 2008 winner, Naku, Nakuu, Nakuuu! by Nanoy Rafael will be presented to the public on Friday, November 21, 2008. Illustrations were done by Serge Bumatay III who bagged this year's Alcala.

Book Launchings: Foldabots & The Filipino Family

The talented Mr. Jomike Tejido will be launching a new "interactive book". His Dinosaur Pop-Up book by the Adarna House was a hit among kids and kids at heart. Now, Jomike ventures into gadgets, animals and other watchamacallirs, the art of paper folding and cutting that entertains and teaches a skill or two at the same time. Below are details of his new book and its launching

WHERE: POWERBOOKS LIVE, Greenbelt 3, Makati

WHEN: Nov. 15, 2008, Saturday

TIME: 3pm- 5pm

WEBSITE: www.foldabots.multiply.com


FOLDABOTS are cut-out paper robots that can transform into animals or vehicles, and back!. The best thing about it is that kids can make it themselves!

FOLDABOTS is an on-going monthly publication in K-Zone Magazine since May 2006. Pinoy kids have been creating the characters that shout Pinoy pride: Buhawi, the Phil. Eagle, Kidlat the race car, Ukay the excavator truck, Bangis the guard dog and many others! It's a fusion of art, Filipino nationalism and toy-collecting where kids don't just buy toys, but learn to create them!

THE TOY BOOK also has 12 free AGIMAT POWER playing cards for hours and hours of fun! YOU JUST GOTTA BE THERE, And be part of Foldabots history! The event will be covered and uploaded in Youtube for the world to see! GAMES! DRAWING CONTEST! PRIZES! plus Special prizes for early birds who sign up!

On the side of more serious things, Quenna Lee-Chua and Dr. Honey Carandang will likewise have their own book launching. Their book, The Filipino Family: Surviving the World will be launched at Powerbooks, Megamall on November 8, 2008 at 10 AM. Knowing Queena Lee-Chua, I'm pretty sure the book is a product of scholarly research.

The start of November seems to be an exciting and productive one for the book and publishing industry. It's National Book Month and very soon, workshops and Book Week activities will abound. Watch out for more announcements!

Librarian Seminars & Workshops Galore!

Who ever said that nothing happens in Philippine librarianship should read this. There abound in the industry a plethora of seminars, workshops, fora and lectures. If only participants could identify and publish concrete results from their attendance to such professional growth activities then, indeed, librarianship in the Philippines is far from dormant.

October 25; 27-30, 2008
Seminar-workshop on "Updates on Library Operations"
Sponsor: Philippine Normal University Department of Library & Information Science
http://libraryseminarsworkshopsfora.blogspot.com/

September 10-11, 2008
LIBRARY & INFORMATION LITERACY POWER PACKAGES
Sponsor: PNU-LISAA, Inc., A Caring Alumni Group
OBJECTIVES; To share and enrich the knowledge of fellow professionals and library personnel on information literacy with customers' competencies in mind through authentic learning by: (1) introducing information literacy as a power tool in the discovery for best practices enriching customers' library experience; (2) apply professional assessment procedures in upgrading customers' information literacy; and, (3) create relevant library information literacy plans and packages.
http://libraryseminarsworkshopsfora.blogspot.com/2008/05/september-10-11-2008-information.html

August 29, 2008
Forum on "Libraries and Librarians: their roles as tools for research"
Sponsor: The Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. Central Luzon Region Librarians Council
Holy Angel University
http://libraryseminarsworkshopsfora.blogspot.com/2008/07/august-29-2008-libraries-and-librarians.html

August 21-22, 2008
1st LibraryLink Conference: Be Connected to Go Forward!
Sponsor: LibraryLink
http://libraryseminarsworkshopsfora.blogspot.com/2008/04/august-21-22-2008-1st-librarylink.html

August 13-15, 2008
2nd Phil-BIST (Book, Information Science and Technology) Conference and Fair with the theme: "EMERGING LANDSCAPE, MINDSCAPE AND NETSCAPE OF THE PhILIPPINE BOOKS, INFORMATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR QUALITY SERVICES"
Sponsor: Davao Colleges and Universities Network (DACUN) through its Library Committee
Mindanao Alliance of Educators in Library arid Information Science (MAELIS)
http://libraryseminarsworkshopsfora.blogspot.com/2008/06/august-13-15-2008-conference-and-fair.html

July 25-27, 2008
Seminar-workshop on "Information and Library Centers Value added Service: e-library and Content Management"
Sponsor: Philippine Society of Librarians and Information Specialists
Integrated Society of Information Professionals of the Philippines (ISIPP)
http://libraryseminarsworkshopsfora.blogspot.com/2008/07/july-25-27-2008-information-and-library.html

July 24-25, 2008
SEMINAR WORKSHOP ON "INFORMATION LITERACY (IL) AND THE LIBRARIAN-TEACHER PARTNERSHIP"
Sponsor: International Federation of Library Association (IFLA) – ALP and Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) CEAP-NCR Tertiary Commission Library Committee
http://libraryseminarsworkshopsfora.blogspot.com/2008/06/july-24-25-2008-seminar-workshop-on.html

July 23-25, 2008
Conference on "INFORMATION ACCESS: INTERNET AND LIBRARIES"
Sponsor: The Philippine Librarians Association, Inc.
National Capital Region Librarians Council (PLAI-NCR)
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions – Committee on Free Access to Information and Freedom of Expression (IFLA-FAIFE)
http://libraryseminarsworkshopsfora.blogspot.com/2008/04/july-23-25-2008-conference-on.html

Another Launch

From my Inbox --

You are cordially invited to the book launch and one-man art exhibition of CANVAS' latest children's book, Si Lupito at ang Baryo Sirkero (Lupito and Circus Village). Written by Rowald Almazar, with original artworks by Jose Santos III, the story is the winner of CANVAS' 3rd Annual Romeo Forbes Children's Storywriting Competition.

The book launch and art exhibition opens with cocktails on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at 6pm at the Ayala Museum's ArtistSpace. The show runs until July 21, 2008.

After the very "privy" book launch of The Night Monkeys last night at Mary Grace, Serendra by Tahanan Books, CANVAS maintains the momentum. Such events keep the industry abuzz. With the 25th NCBD coming in this July 15, 2008, what new titles of books would arouse the child reader's reading interest?

The Silver Lining On Philippine Children's Literature

The PBBY is celebrating its silver anniversary with a host of activities for children’s literature enthusiasts:

National Children’s Book Day Ceremonies/
Awarding of the 2008 PBBY-Salanga & 2008 PBBY-Alcala Prizes
July 15, Cultural Center of the Philippines

The annual ceremonies celebrating National Children’s Book Day, in commemoration of the publication of Jose Rizal’s Monkey and the Turtle in Trubner’s Oriental, shall once again happen at the CCP. The ceremonies include the announcement of new books coming out in 2008, courtesy of the country’s leading children’s book publishers; the awarding of this year’s Salanga and Alcala; and, the induction of new PBBY members.

25 Best-Loved Children’s Book Characters Exhibit
July 15-22, Atrium, CCP
September 12-16, SMX

After surveying hundreds of Filipino children, here is an exhibit of life-size sculptures of the 25 best-loved children’s book characters. The sculptures are done by members of Ang Ilustrador ng Kabataan (Ang InK).


PBBY-NBDB Salaysayan 2008
Eliminations:1-5 pm, September 14, MIBF Stage Area, SMX
Grand Finals: 1-3 pm, September 16, MIBF Stage Area, SMX

Open to both professional and amateur storytellers, Salaysayan is a storytelling contest which aims to promote a love for reading and a return to our oral tradition. Salaysayan is a joint undertaking between PBBY, National Book Development Board (NBDB) and Alitaptap Storytellers Philippines.


25 Author Visits
July
Throughout the year, 25 schools will be visited by their favorite children’s book authors. The visits are a joint project between PBBY and the members of Kuwentista ng mga Tsikiting (Kuting).


Museo Pambata Activities
July, Museo Pambata

To celebrate our silver year, Museo Pambata has lined up the following activities: Pop Stories Exhibit; an opinion corner for child visitors; a book donation corner; and a cosplay day where people can dress up as their favorite children’s book characters!


Workshops at the Manila International Book Fair
September 13-15, SMX Function Rooms
The PBBY offers the following workshops at SMX during the Manila International Book Fair:


A Thumbnail History of Children’s Literature in the Philippines
A lecture to be delivered by Prof. Lina Diaz de Rivera
9-12 noon, September 13, Meeting Room 8, SMX

25 Ways to Entice Children with Stories
A workshop on storytelling; Facilitator: Manolo Silayan
1-4 pm, September 13, Meeting Room 8, SMX

Library Magic
-25 Steps to Building a Mobile Library
-25 Ways to Survive and Thrive: Managing Change in Libraries
-Setting Up Children’s Libraries
Facilitators: Nina-Lim Yuson, Zarah Gagatiga, PLAI
9-5 pm, September 13, Meeting Room 9, SMX

Tong Tong Tong: Tinig, Tunog, at Talino ng Tulang Pambata
Facilitator: c/o Linangan ng Imahen, Retorika at Anyo (LIRA)
9-12 noon,September 14, Meeting Room 9, SMX

Creating Effective Visuals for Children’s Books
Facilitator: Totet de Jesus
1-4 pm, September 14, Meeting Room 9, SMX

Reading, Responding and Reviewing
A workshop on reviewing children’s literature; Facilitator: Neni Sta.Romana-Cruz
1-4 pm, September 15, Meeting Room 9, SMX

Interview With A Librarian

The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators will have a special feature on Monday May 19!

Librarians Today and Children's Books: An SCBWI interview with Rosemary Kinyanjui

We will have the pleasure of interviewing Rosemary Kinyanjui, the Head of the Children's Media Center at International School Manila. Rosemary has worked with children's libraries in international schools in different countries. She will answer our questions and tell us what she knows, and what she thinks, about libraries, librarians, and children's books today.

When : 6 to 8 pm Monday 2008 May 19
Where : McCafe at Greenbelt 1, Paseo de Roxas, Makati
right in front of AIM (Asian Institute of Management)
Host : Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators

This activity is open to members and non-members. We welcome published and unpublished children's writers and illustrators, and anyone who has a keen interest in children's literature.

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6:30 to 8 pm - Interview : Rosemary Kinyanjui
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This activity is open to members and non-members, to published and unpublished children's writers & illustrators, and anyone who has a keen interest in children's literature. All you have to do is bring any children's or young adult book that you want to share, discuss, ask questions about, or use as a springboard for discussion. Or, bring your work in progress for a children's book - either a manuscript or artwork - and ask for a group critique.

We collect an attendance fee of P80 for members and P100 for non-members, which mostly goes to ordering a hot or cold drink for you during the meeting.

For more information contact
* Beaulah Pedregosa Taguiwalo
0917-787-4956, taguiwalo8888@yahoo.com
* Dominique Garde Torres
0905-347-1668, nikkigtorres@yahoo.com

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ANINO Shadowplay Collective

Here's an add from Nono Pardalis, KUTING and writer for ANINO, who sent it via email.

ANINO Shadowplay Collective will be performing at the UP Film Institute (in Diliman) on 25 January 2008, 7 pm.

Videos, live shadowplay and free ice tea and ensaimada while supply lasts ! Admission - P50.00

I've included the link to the website and it will give the reader a comprehensive profile of the group. What struck me was the list of places and venues they have performed so far. They have been to schools, museums, malls, plazas and cafes but not to a school or public library yet. So, librarians in schools and communities, any takers? Check the website now for the group's contact numbers. There are videos to watch and other downloadable stuff for your perusal.

101 Filipino Icons

Got this via email from Adarna House. The book is an interesting reference guide for today's Filipino kid. Just when our children are bombarded with too much of the western world's influences, along comes a homegrown set of icons that may stir the sense of nationalism and pride.

Then again, how are Filipinos affected by the changes brought about by globalization? What makes a Filipino icon? How does one become an icon?

KULAY at SALAYSAY

Intellectual Property Philippines and Ang INK will launch KULAY at SALAYSAY, an art exhibit, tomorrow, October 19, 2007, 6 PM at the Alab Art Space IPO bldg. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati. There will be a storytelling session for kids age 9-12 on Saturday, October 20, 2007. Call Trina Samaniego for details at 7525450, loc. 610.

Ibang Klase : Ang INK 16th Exhibit

On its sixteenth year Ang Ilustrador ng Kabataan (Ang INK) grows older
and turns over a new leaf with "Ibang Klase!" , the theme for this year's
annual exhibit. It is Ang I.N.K. members' way of paying tribute to the
personalities who peopled and memories that colored their individual high
school lives.

The Crush ng Bayan, the Nerd, the Bully, the resident school ghost,
ghost-hunting in the school grounds, soirees, first love, first date,
first kiss, first dance, graduation, grad ball, prom king and queen,
choral fest, intrams, newspaper drive, drama fest, declamation contests,
debates, yearbook, diary (or blog), school ring, high school fair (jail
booth, kissing booth, marriage booth, concerts, crush, rollercoaster ride
with crush), cutting class, school paper, high school orgs, sleepovers,
zits, first deodorant, first make-up kit, first shave, algebra, biology,
trigonometry, geometry, physics, P.E., gym practice, immersions,
retreats, merit and demerit slips, quarterly exams, high school summers,
summer camps, excursions, field trips, first smoke, high school fashion,
Seventeen magazine, Sweet Valley High, Judy Blume, Bob Ong, celebrity
crush, school uniform, cutesy accessories, first makeup, etc. Funny or
sad, sane or crazy, memorable or forgettable, these are our memories of
high school.

Opening cocktails:
14 August 2007, Tuesday, 6:00 PM
at the Archaeology Wing, Powerplant Mall

Weekend Activities:
Saturday, 18 August 2007
1 p.m. - Face Painting
2 p.m. - Illustration Clinic with Don Arado, Liza Flores, Jordan Santos and Wilson Tortosa
Sunday, 19 August 2007
12 nn. - Face Painting
1 p.m. - Storytelling session
2 p.m. - Art Workshop with Jomike Tejido

Exhibit runs from August 14 to 23, 2007 at the Archaeology Wing, Powerplant Mall, Makati.

Visit our website: http://ink.group.ph/

CCP's Line Up of Summer Activities for Kids

I am breaking the long silence with these Summer Activities for kids in the CCP. Keep them kids busy this summer! Don't let them be idle!

Will have a (more) library related post tomorrow. Promise!

Music

SAMU’TSARING TINIG 9: A Concert of Children’s Choirs
Tanghalang N. Abelardo, 23 February 2007, 7:00 p.m.
Now on its 9th year, the 2007 Samu’tsaring Tinig Concert will focus on outstanding children’s choirs who have made a name in the local choral music scene, and have won national and international competitions. These include the Hail Mary the Queen Children’s Choir, Kilyawan Boys Choir, Philippine Chlidren’s Choir of Mandaluyong, the Chiang Kai Shek Youth Choir, St. Scholastica’s College Children’s Choir and others.

CONCERT FOR NURSING MOTHERS, BABIES AND TODDLERS
Tanghalang N. Abelardo Lobby, 1 July 2007, 3:00 p.m.
An orchestral concert for pregnant and nursing mothers, babies, toddlers and families.

PPO CONCERT FOR HEALING IN MINDANAO
Mindanao, September 2007
A special outreach concert of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra for the communities in Mindanao.


Theater

3rd VIRGIN LABEST
CCP Venues, 22 June-8 July 2007
Playfest of untested, unpublished and unstaged works. The 3rd Virgin Labrfest is envisioned to be of larger scope introducing other related activities and events. The main event shall be the production of ten-minute to one-act plays to be categorized according to theme, style and genre. New categories are regional and international works, devised and/or collaborative pieces, short musicales and children’s short plays.


Other Performances

LAUNCHING OF THE CHILDREN’S EMPOWERMENT AWARDS PROJECT OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR THE RIGHTS OF CHILDREN IN SOUTH EAST ASIA (ARCSEA), 3 March 2007 – Kite Flying Event, Liwasang Ipil Ipil, 3:30 p.m.
ARCSEA is a pioneering non-governmental organization promoting the rights of Filipino children specifically to survival and development. This year, they will launch the Children’s Empowerment Awards project, a search for the best ideas and projects that children’s groups or children’s clubs in communities plan to undertake as their contribution to community development. The project will culminate in an awarding ceremony slated in the end of this year.

SUPLING
Tanghalang N. Abelardo, 25 April 2007
Philippine Pediatric Society’s Diamond Jubilee Gala Night. A cultural show featuring various artists and performing groups.
Radio Production

WAN DEY ISANG ARAW
Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., DZAS
A weekly radio program for chidren based on classic and contemporary Pinoy literature. Going on its third year, this is one of the few radio programs for the Pinoy child. Aside from the stories’ inherent social and cultural values, each episode features works by some of the finest writers of Filipino children’s literature. This CCP production is in cooperation with DZAS, Philippine Board on Books for Young People (PBBY) and Alitaptap Storytellers.


Workshops

• Music

THE PHILIPPINE PHILHARMONIC ORHCESTRA (PPO) MUSIC SCHOOL
- Begiinner, intermediate and advance lessons in the individual instruments of the orchestra (woodwind, brass, strings, harp, piano and percussion instruments)
For children from ages 7 years old and above; teens and adults.
- Beginner, intermediate and advanced Lessons in Voice.
For children and teens (boys from 12 years old and above; girls from 8 years old and above), and adults.

• Dance

PANGKAT PAMBATA WORKSHOP
10 April-4 May 2007
Basic folk dance workshop for children from 7 to 12 years old conducted by the Philippine Folk Dance Society.
Workshop Fee: P1,000

• Theater

CHILDREN’S THEATER I: Creative Dramatics for Children
10 April-2 May 2007 (Tuesday-Saturday), 8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
For children ages 5-8 years old.
Number of sessions: 16
Workshop Fee: P5,000

CHILDREN’S THEATER II: Creative Dramatics for Children
10 April-2 May 2007, (Tuesday-Saturday), 8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
For children ages 9-11 years old.
Number of sessions: 16
Workshop Fee: P5,000

• Visual Arts

CHILDREN’S ART WORKSHOP
18 April-18 May 2007, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
Workshop Fee: P3,000

• Media Arts

ART AND ANIMATION WORKSHOP FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS
24 April-5 May 2007
For children and teens from 11-16 years old. The workshop will cover plastic illustration and animation techniques, introduction to frame-by-frame, storyboard and flipbook.
Workshop Fee: P3,000

• Literary Arts

BATANG-SINING
A five-day creative expression workshop for children (ages 6-13) that involves poetry-writing, storytelling, theatrical presentation, puppetry, art and book-making. It is aimed at developing skills in creative expression to enable children to communicate artistically and discover their creativity, and keep them from vices. Artists who are experts in children’s education will serve as resource persons.

Occidental Mindoro, 10-13 April 2007
Sigma, Capiz, 24-27 April 2007
CCP Tanghalang N. Abelardo Lobby, 2-5 May 2007
Mauban, Quezon, 15-18 May 2007


Other Events

PHILIPPINE BOARD ON BOOKS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE’s (PBBY) NATIONAL CHILDREN’S BOOK DAY CELEBRATION
Program - Tanghalang N. Abelardo Lobby, 17 July 2007; Exhibit - Second Floor Hallway, 17-30 July 2007
The annual program and awarding ceremonies of the PBBY hosted by the CCP in celebration of the National Children’s Book Day. Works by the finalists and winning entries of the 2007 Alcala Prize (Illustrator’s Prize) will be featured in an exhibit.


Outreach Programs

KALINGA NG SINING
January to December 2007
Art for healing/arts education and cultural appreciation aimed at rebuilding capacity and confidence of children, youth and parents in poor communities.