A Book Sale, A Call For Submissions, Etc.

Via The Sumatra Woman's Brew:

Award-winning books: 25% off for July

In celebration of National Children's Book Day and the 25th anniversary of the Philippine Board on Books for Young People, all Adarna House books with an award from the PBBY will be on sale at the showroom for a 25% discount. The titles to be on sale for the month of July include Ang Itim na Kuting, Ang Pambihirang Buhok ni Raquel, Bakit Matagal ang Sundo Ko?, Bru-ha-ha-ha-ha-hi, Bru-hi-hi-hi-hi, Chenelyn! Chenelyn!, Ang Kamatis ni Peles, Papa's House, Mama's House, The Yellow Paperclip with Bright Purple Spots, and Tight Times.

Call for manuscripts for 2009 storybooks

Adarna House is looking for storybook manuscripts bearing one or more of the following themes: first day of school, honesty, health, Chinese-Filipinos, classroom situations, death, music, children with working parents, rhyming / repetitive style of writing, legends, fathers, grandfathers, citizenship values, peace and tolerance, diligence (sipag), personal hygiene, sportsmanship, value of reading. Submissions may be in Filipino or English. Call 3723548 local 122, or look at our FAQs for the submission guidelines.

Raising Readers: A Lecture Series on Libraries

Adarna House and Ortigas Foundation invite librarians and booklovers everywhere to Raising Readers, which will be held from July 18 to 19 (Friday and Saturday) at the Ortigas Foundation Library. A lecture series on libraries, Raising Readers will give participants ideas on how to enhance their efforts in encouraging children and young adults to discover the joys of reading. With points of discussion ranging from personal growth to community development, the series will also feature practical activities and workshops.For further details, click here. Or contact Ergoe through ergoe@adarna.com.ph, 3723548 local 122, or 0917-3722639.

Her complete post is here.