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Kaisa ng mga Pilipino ang Pambansang Lupon sa Pagpapaunlad ng Aklat (NBDB) sa paggunita ng Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa, gayundin ang pagtataguyod ng Wikang Filipino bilang susi sa pag-unlad ng bansa!

Mabuhay ang ating sariling wika!

During the rainy season and typhoons, it's important to stay prepared. Keep your Go Bag ready and always stay updated with the news. Stay safe, everyone! 🌧️🌀

Illustration by Ivan Reverente Art

NBDB PRESS RELEASE
19 July 2024

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬' 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬

The National Book Development Board (NBDB) believes that the determination of reading advocates in the Philippines remains strong despite the current challenges facing the state of reading in the country.

The State of the Reading Nation Address (SORNA) for the second quarter of this year was presented during the inaugural Milestone Meeting of the National Alliance of Reading Advocates (NARA). This initiative, a project of the NBDB, brings together numerous readership advocates and plays a crucial role in the NBDB’s ongoing efforts to foster a love for reading in the Philippines.

Continue reading here: https://books.gov.ph/reading-advocates-spirit-remains-strong-despite-state-of-reading-challenges-in-the-philippines/

Isang mainit na pagbati sa ating mga kapatid na Muslim sa pagdiriwang ng Eid’l Adha o Feast of Sacrifice ngayong ika-16 ng Hunyo 2024. Nawa’y mapuno ang araw na ito ng kagalakan, kapayapaan, at kasaganaan para sa lahat.

More than a rainbow-colored festivity, Pride is a movement that celebrates the value of and continues to aspire for equality and inclusivity. It celebrates individuality. It celebrates change. It celebrates love. 💜

Happy Pride Month from the National Book Development Board!

‼️ ANNOUNCEMENT ‼️

The 2024 PBBY-Alcala Prize Call for Entries is EXTENDED! You still have a chance to submit your entries until MAY 14, 2024!

Visit https://bit.ly/2024AlcalaCallforEntries for the contest rules. For more details, interested parties may contact PBBY at [email protected].

This Labor Day, let's recognize the hard work and tireless efforts of workers across different industries - from our dedicated farmers, nurses, and teachers, to the humble tinderas who serve us everyday.

As our founder Socorro Ramos once said, "No job is too small. Each one is important."

In solidarity with the 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰, we are excited to highlight excerpts and insights from exceptional female authors across the Philippines.

It's an honor to spotlight our nation's pride, Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo, who made history as the first Olympic gold medalist from the Philippines. Before her remarkable victory, Hidilyn persevered through carrying water pails and fish tubs, envisioning a future where she'd break barriers in a traditionally male-dominated sport.

Co-written with the renowned children's book author Eugene Evasco, 𝘎𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰’𝘵 𝘗𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘬 (Anvil Publishing, 2020) recounts the inspiring journey of one of the Philippines' most legendary athletes.

Philippine Commission on Women

In celebration of International Women’s Day, UP CIDS is featuring its publications on women and gender. Download them all for FREE: bit.ly/cidswomen

What's your PBF story?

Share your most memorable experiences from last year's festivities in the comments section!

Don't forget to use the hashtag and spread the love for reading!

Philippine Book Festival

𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗖𝗕𝗔 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

The NCBA is back! The National Book Development Board - Philippines (NBDB) and the The Philippine Board on Books for Young People (PBBY) are now accepting nominations for the best children's and young adult books published in the Philippines for the 8𝘵𝘩 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘯'𝘴 𝘉𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘈𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴 (𝘕𝘊𝘉𝘈).

The NCBA is a biennial award for Philippine published children’s and young adult books. It recognizes the country’s best published children’s books, which include works of fiction, nonfiction, picture books, graphic novels, and comic books expressly labeled for children.

To nominate a book, fill out the nomination form: https://bit.ly/8THNCBA and read the full submission guidelines at https://books.gov.ph/8thncba

Only books published in the Philippines by an NBDB-registered publisher within 2022 and 2023 are eligible.

Illustrations by Aldy Aguirre ()

𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗵𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀

“For me, my victory feels like a triumph for the Blaan people as well. My stories are not about me or from me; they are merely reflections of the narratives of my Blaan brothers and sisters here in Matanao, Davao del Sur.” - Elizabeth Joy Serrano-Quijano

Read the full feature from SunStar Davao here: https://www.sunstar.com.ph/amp/story/davao/feature/blaan-writer-triumphs-at-the-national-book-awards

Feature article by Genory Vanz Alfasain 👍