A writer/blogger from United Kingdom who uses London Choir Girl as an alias lists the books of Charlson Ong and Joel Toledo as good reads.
"In 2012, the world is coming to London for the Olympics and I’m going out to meet it. I’m planning to read my way around as many of the globe’s 196 independent countries as I can, sampling one book from every nation.
I want to read a story from Swaziland, a novel from Nepal, a book from Bolivia, a… well, you get the picture," said London Choir Girl in her blog.
To view her list, kindly check this site:
http://ayearofreadingtheworld.com/thelist/
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Filipino ReaderCon 2012 on 18 August 2012 at the FHL
United We Read is the second Filipino ReaderCon, following the success of the first event held during the Manila International Book Fair in 2011. This is an event for all Filipino readers, book bloggers, book club members, publishers and educators who have a passion for books and reading.
When: August 18, 2011 (Saturday), 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Where: Filipinas Heritage Library
Official website: http://filipinoreadercon.tk OR http://filipinoreadercon.wordpress.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/filipinoreadercon
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/PinoyReaderCon
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
NBDB joins the Celebration of National Children's Book Day 2012
National Children's Book Day Celebration in all SM Supermalls for this year will be led by the National Book Development Board, Department of Education, SM Foundation, National Book Store, Vibal Publishing, and BDO Foundation.
It will be held at the Event Center, Lower Ground Floor, Building A of SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m on 17th of July 2012. One of the newest storybooks of Vibal Publishing, The Cardinal and the Cats, will be read by a celebrity. While Arroz Caldo ni Lolo Waldo will be read by a representative from the BDO Foundation. And the last storybook from Vibal, Ang Malaking Kahon ng Sorpresa, will be read by a professional storyteller. Around seventy gradeschoolers will attend this celebration. There will also be giveaways.
It will be held at the Event Center, Lower Ground Floor, Building A of SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m on 17th of July 2012. One of the newest storybooks of Vibal Publishing, The Cardinal and the Cats, will be read by a celebrity. While Arroz Caldo ni Lolo Waldo will be read by a representative from the BDO Foundation. And the last storybook from Vibal, Ang Malaking Kahon ng Sorpresa, will be read by a professional storyteller. Around seventy gradeschoolers will attend this celebration. There will also be giveaways.
FILCOLS Member Presents Kuwentong Bata, Kuwentistang Bata storytelling contest
FILCOLS Member Lampara Books is calling all students, GRADES 1-4 and GRADES 5-7 to begin a fun journey of learning and self-discovery.
Join the 2012 Lampara Children’s Storytelling Competition and tell some of the most exciting and value-laden children’s stories. Plus! Get the chance to win exciting prizes from Lampara Publishing House and Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA).
Cash prizes are P15,000, P12,000, and P7,000.
For more details, kindly check the website: http://www.lamparabooks.com.ph/main.html
Reposted with permission from panitikan.com.ph.
Join the 2012 Lampara Children’s Storytelling Competition and tell some of the most exciting and value-laden children’s stories. Plus! Get the chance to win exciting prizes from Lampara Publishing House and Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA).
Cash prizes are P15,000, P12,000, and P7,000.
For more details, kindly check the website: http://www.lamparabooks.com.ph/main.html
Reposted with permission from panitikan.com.ph.
Paanyaya sa mga kontributor: Kuwentong Young Adult (YA) para sa lesbian, gay, at transgender
Inaanyayahan ang mga bakla, lesbiyana, at transgender na manunulat na mag-ambag ng mga kuwentong pangkabataan (young-adult fiction) na nagtatampok ng mga positibo at mapagpalayang imahen, karanasan, kaakuhan, at pag-iral ng kabataang bakla, lesbiyana, at transgender sa Pilipinas.
Layunin ng antolohiyang ito na makapaglaan ng komunidad, at espasyong madadaluyan ng iba’t ibang usaping kinahaharap ng mga kabataang homoseksuwal sa Pilipinas (hal. coming out/paglalantad, diskriminasyon, kalusugan, komunidad, at iba pa). Ang mga kuwento ay maaaring pumaloob sa kategorya ng realismo, pantasya, romantiko, horror, at iba pa. Subalit kinakailangang pinakatampok pa rin dito ang “positibo” at “mapagpalayang” diskursong homoseksuwal ng kabataan.
Inaasahang handa ang mga manunulat na ihayag ang kanilang tunay na pangalan kung kaya’t hindi tatanggap ng mga akdang nasa ilalim ng sagisag-panulat.
Mga kailangang isaalang-alang sa pagkatha ng bakla, lesbiyana, at transgender na kuwentong young adult:
Nakadisenyo ang banghay ng mga kuwento para sa mga young-adult na mambabasa (may gulang na 12 hanggang 16);
Nagtatampok ng karanasan ng kabataang homoseksuwal at/o transgender;
Dalawang susing salita (key words) ang magiging gabay sa pagsulat: “mapagpalaya” at “positibo”;
Nasusulat sa Filipino (Ang mga akdang nasa wikang bernakular o kaya’y Ingles ay kinakailangang may salin sa Filipino);
Lima hanggang labinlimang pahina lamang (8.5x11, double-spaced);
Isang kuwento lamang ang maaaring mailathala ng bawat manunulat; at
Dapat maging bukas ang manunulat para sa rebisyon.
Ipadala ang inyong akda at maikling bionote sa e-mail address na ito: kuwentong.kabataan@gmail.com. Ang huling araw ng pagpapasa ay sa Setyembre 6, 2012.
Reposted with permission from panitikan.com.ph.
Layunin ng antolohiyang ito na makapaglaan ng komunidad, at espasyong madadaluyan ng iba’t ibang usaping kinahaharap ng mga kabataang homoseksuwal sa Pilipinas (hal. coming out/paglalantad, diskriminasyon, kalusugan, komunidad, at iba pa). Ang mga kuwento ay maaaring pumaloob sa kategorya ng realismo, pantasya, romantiko, horror, at iba pa. Subalit kinakailangang pinakatampok pa rin dito ang “positibo” at “mapagpalayang” diskursong homoseksuwal ng kabataan.
Inaasahang handa ang mga manunulat na ihayag ang kanilang tunay na pangalan kung kaya’t hindi tatanggap ng mga akdang nasa ilalim ng sagisag-panulat.
Mga kailangang isaalang-alang sa pagkatha ng bakla, lesbiyana, at transgender na kuwentong young adult:
Nakadisenyo ang banghay ng mga kuwento para sa mga young-adult na mambabasa (may gulang na 12 hanggang 16);
Nagtatampok ng karanasan ng kabataang homoseksuwal at/o transgender;
Dalawang susing salita (key words) ang magiging gabay sa pagsulat: “mapagpalaya” at “positibo”;
Nasusulat sa Filipino (Ang mga akdang nasa wikang bernakular o kaya’y Ingles ay kinakailangang may salin sa Filipino);
Lima hanggang labinlimang pahina lamang (8.5x11, double-spaced);
Isang kuwento lamang ang maaaring mailathala ng bawat manunulat; at
Dapat maging bukas ang manunulat para sa rebisyon.
Ipadala ang inyong akda at maikling bionote sa e-mail address na ito: kuwentong.kabataan@gmail.com. Ang huling araw ng pagpapasa ay sa Setyembre 6, 2012.
Reposted with permission from panitikan.com.ph.
Samtoy Books Literary Contest now accepting submissions
GUIDELINES
Eligibility Requirements:
§ The contest is open to everyone of any age.
§ Authors must submit their entries to Samtoy Books on or before 5:00PM on August 30, 2012.
Contest Rules:
§ The contest consists of three (3) categories: Romance Novelette (mailking nobelang pampag-ibig); Free-form Novelette (maikling nobela na may malayang paksa); and Poetry Collection (Koleksyon ng mga Tula).
§ Authors are free to choose between English and Filipino (tagalog) as their medium of writing.
§ All entries must explore the heritage, customs and/or traditions of Ilocos Norte although they need not be historical.
§ All entries must be original. Adaptations of any literary work are not eligible for consideration.
§ All entries must not have been previously published whether in part or in full, online or in print.
§ In the novelette (maikling nobela) categories, each entry must be at least 10, 000 words or at most 20, 000 words in length. It must also have an Ilocos Norte landmark as its backdrop.
§ In the poetry/tula categories, an entry must consist of a collection of ten (10) poems, each of which isn’t subject to any definitive length.
§ Authors can submit as many entries as desired, provided that the entries are original.
§ Translations and re-workings of any submitted entry cannot be entered into other categories.
Technical Guidelines:
§ All entries must be computerized (Microsoft Word file, .doc; 8 ½” x 11” bond paper; Font: Times New Roman, Size 12; double-spaced; one-inch margin on all sides; with their page numbers as footers i.e. page 1 of 5 and so on).
§ Each manuscript must not bear the author’s real name or any distinguishing marks.
§ Each entry must have five (5) hard copies and a soft copy in CD form, along with a duly accomplished entry form. These must be sealed in a short brown envelope marked with the entry title, category and division.
§ Authors with more than one entry must submit a separate envelope per entry. Download form below.
Awards:
§ There will only be one (1) winner per category.
§ Governor Imee Marcos, together with the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte’s Communications and Media Office and Tourism Office, will decide on the winners of the contest.
§ Winning entries will be published by Samtoy Books.
§ A cash prize of PHP10,000 (ten thousand pesos)will be given to the winner of the Romance Novelette / Maikling Nobelang Pampag-ibig category.
§ A cash prize of PHP5,000 (five thousand pesos) will be given to the winner of the Free-form Novelette / Maikling Nobela na may Malayang Paksa category.
§ A cash prize of PHP2,000 (two thousand pesos) will be given to the winner of the Poetry Collection/ Koleksyon ng mga Tula category.
§ Samtoy Books reserves the right to edit the winning entries for publication.
§ Announcement of winners will be through a program organized by Samtoy Books.
Disclaimer:
§ Samtoy Books will own the copyright of winning entries with proper acknowledgement of the authors.
Additional Information:
§ Entry forms will be available at Samtoy Books from June 29, 2012 until August 30, 2012. You can also download them below.
§ For more information, please contact Jane U. Gaspar (0915-360-55-48) or thru email (samtoybooks@gmail.com ) or visit Samtoy Books at 2/F La Tabacalera Ilocano Lifestyle Center beside Museo Ilocos Norte.
Reposted with permission from panikan.com.ph.
Eligibility Requirements:
§ The contest is open to everyone of any age.
§ Authors must submit their entries to Samtoy Books on or before 5:00PM on August 30, 2012.
Contest Rules:
§ The contest consists of three (3) categories: Romance Novelette (mailking nobelang pampag-ibig); Free-form Novelette (maikling nobela na may malayang paksa); and Poetry Collection (Koleksyon ng mga Tula).
§ Authors are free to choose between English and Filipino (tagalog) as their medium of writing.
§ All entries must explore the heritage, customs and/or traditions of Ilocos Norte although they need not be historical.
§ All entries must be original. Adaptations of any literary work are not eligible for consideration.
§ All entries must not have been previously published whether in part or in full, online or in print.
§ In the novelette (maikling nobela) categories, each entry must be at least 10, 000 words or at most 20, 000 words in length. It must also have an Ilocos Norte landmark as its backdrop.
§ In the poetry/tula categories, an entry must consist of a collection of ten (10) poems, each of which isn’t subject to any definitive length.
§ Authors can submit as many entries as desired, provided that the entries are original.
§ Translations and re-workings of any submitted entry cannot be entered into other categories.
Technical Guidelines:
§ All entries must be computerized (Microsoft Word file, .doc; 8 ½” x 11” bond paper; Font: Times New Roman, Size 12; double-spaced; one-inch margin on all sides; with their page numbers as footers i.e. page 1 of 5 and so on).
§ Each manuscript must not bear the author’s real name or any distinguishing marks.
§ Each entry must have five (5) hard copies and a soft copy in CD form, along with a duly accomplished entry form. These must be sealed in a short brown envelope marked with the entry title, category and division.
§ Authors with more than one entry must submit a separate envelope per entry. Download form below.
Awards:
§ There will only be one (1) winner per category.
§ Governor Imee Marcos, together with the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte’s Communications and Media Office and Tourism Office, will decide on the winners of the contest.
§ Winning entries will be published by Samtoy Books.
§ A cash prize of PHP10,000 (ten thousand pesos)will be given to the winner of the Romance Novelette / Maikling Nobelang Pampag-ibig category.
§ A cash prize of PHP5,000 (five thousand pesos) will be given to the winner of the Free-form Novelette / Maikling Nobela na may Malayang Paksa category.
§ A cash prize of PHP2,000 (two thousand pesos) will be given to the winner of the Poetry Collection/ Koleksyon ng mga Tula category.
§ Samtoy Books reserves the right to edit the winning entries for publication.
§ Announcement of winners will be through a program organized by Samtoy Books.
Disclaimer:
§ Samtoy Books will own the copyright of winning entries with proper acknowledgement of the authors.
Additional Information:
§ Entry forms will be available at Samtoy Books from June 29, 2012 until August 30, 2012. You can also download them below.
§ For more information, please contact Jane U. Gaspar (0915-360-55-48) or thru email (samtoybooks@gmail.com ) or visit Samtoy Books at 2/F La Tabacalera Ilocano Lifestyle Center beside Museo Ilocos Norte.
Reposted with permission from panikan.com.ph.
Join the 27th DLSU Annual Awards for Literature and Visual Arts
The competition is conceptualized as the cap-off event in celebration of the College of Liberal Arts Week and the National Arts Month that aims to provide the students with an opportunity to showcase their artistic skills in the said fields and serve as a catalyst for the increased awareness, respect and further development of skills of the students into the arts. You can e-mail us at 27thawards.dlsu@gmail.com. Note: The competition is open to all bona fide undergraduate students of any participating schools under the De La Salle Philippines.
Prizes
First Prize: Php 3,000.00
Second Prize: Php 2,000.00
Third Prize: Php 1,000.00
Categories:
LITAW VISAW
Poetry Drawing
Tula Painting
Short Story Photography
Maikling Kwento
Essay
Sanaysay
For details, kindly contact the organizers through the email stated above.
Reposted with permission from panitikan.com.ph.
Prizes
First Prize: Php 3,000.00
Second Prize: Php 2,000.00
Third Prize: Php 1,000.00
Categories:
LITAW VISAW
Poetry Drawing
Tula Painting
Short Story Photography
Maikling Kwento
Essay
Sanaysay
For details, kindly contact the organizers through the email stated above.
Reposted with permission from panitikan.com.ph.
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