WOMEN'S MONTH CELEBRATION AT POWERBOOKS



FILCOLS Member-Publisher Anvil Publishing and whose Publishing Manager Karina Bolasco is FILCOLS' Vice Chair celebrates WOMEN’S MONTH by holding a joint book signing on Anvil’s latest books by, for and on WOMEN. The featured books are of varied genres focused on women readers. The authors will be present to talk about their books and sign copies on March 15, 6pm in Powerbooks Greenbelt 4 in Makati.


In the literary category are a collaborative novel entitled ANGELICA’S DAUGHTERS written by 5 accomplished women writers Cecilia Brainard, Nadine Sarreal, Susan Evangelista, Erma Cuizon and Veronica Montes. Unique in its development, this is a saga of three generations of women whose lives are deeply affected by important periods in Philippines history.



In the creative non fiction genre are a collection of essays entitled RICH LIFE by journalist Joy Posadas and PEACE WARRIORS, a narrative on Mindanao by journalist Criselda Yabes and a book on the TEN OUTSTANDING STUDENTS OF THE PHILIPPINES (TOSP) entitled Every Day Great Examples (E.D.G.E.). The essays in Rich Life focus on major concerns of women such as The life/work balance, Passion and fulfillment in one’s career and financial security and independence, among others. PEACE WARRIORS is an eloquent travelogue/exposition on Mindanao and how different sectors of society, particularly the military, attempt to forge peace between different groups. Yabes weaves a richly layered story that fuses her personal history (as a Mindanaoan) and her profession (as a journalist covering the area).



E.D.G.E includes profiles of TOSP alumna Cecile Guidote Alvarez, Soledad Aquino-Hernando, Pamela Gracia Concepcion C. Asis, Patricia Licuanan, Sonia Roco, Victoria Garchitorena, Edna Manlapaz and Noralin Mangondato Sharief-Ador. The profiles were written by accomplished women writers Emelina S. Almario, Rica Bolipata Santos, Elsie Kalaw Santos, Francisco H. Bautista, Purita C. Salas, Elvira Pelaez-Marfori, Anita Feleo, Tina Arceo-Dumalo, among others.



In the social science category are two books that present an alternative view of World History by Christine Diaz. Written in engaging prose, these books are history — sans the dates and names that students all had to commit to memory—its greatest moments, its unforgettable episodes and how they all come to bear in present society. Autor Diaz explains that the books ‘relate the events in history to current realities’. The (hi)storytelling is done with a touch of humor and suspense and the reader soon finds himself nodding in agreement and moved by a touching insight or episode. Diaz also wrote the critically acclaimed THE OTHER PHILIPPINE HISTORY TEXTBOOK.



In the children’s book category are BITUIN by Inquirer columnist Ceres Doyo and PAIKOT IKOT by Irene Sarmiento. Doyo’s Bituin tells the story of a child whose home is ravaged by the storm Ondoy and how their family and community thrive in extreme conditions while PAIKOT IKOT is an engaging narrative of an autistic child written by child psychologist Sarmiento.



In the self help category, are three books that will benefit women who are considering an entry into entrepreneurship. These are Restaurant Management 101 by Les Roches trained Rosanna Gonzalez, Food Business Ideas by Vicky Veloso Barrera and Vegetarian Cookbook by veteran food writer Dolly Dy. These books provide practical advise on how to turn a homemaker’s cooking skills and know how into viable enterprises.


This event is in partnership with Powerbooks.


This is a revised article lifted from panitikan.com.ph.