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Dr. Seuss pulls six books over racist imagery

Peter Hutchison, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 03 07:01 AM

NEW YORK - They are beloved by generations of early readers for their wacky rhyming tales and mischievous plotlines, but six Dr. Seuss books are being pulled because of imagery now considered racist. Read more »

Children's book 'Cashaysayan' discusses origin of Philippine currency

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 25 10:56 AM

'Cashaysayan' is a history book for kids and kids at heart that discusses the history of the Philippine currency, author Divina Gil Reyes told ANC. Read more »

Book Stop project in Intramuros resumes operations

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 17 01:17 PM

Are you into books? Here's something to celebrate about: the Book Stop project in Intramuros, Manila is resuming its operations on February 17.   Read more »

Isabelle Daza writes children's book about long-time nanny

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 29 05:37 PM

Before joining showbiz, Isabelle Daza graduated from De La Salle University with a degree in Early Childhood Education, and worked as a preschool teacher. Read more »

Elena Patron: The private side of a Filipino komiks icon

ANCX Staff
Updated as of Jan 29 10:22 AM

In an intimate interview, the veteran writer and creator of “Blusang Itim” revealed details of her life not known to many Read more »

'The Only Son': Paco Magsaysay launches book about dad Ramon Jr.

Leah C. Salterio
Posted at Jan 20 05:13 PM

"The Only Son" is a tribute to Ramon Magsaysay Jr., former senator and only son of the late President Ramon Magsaysay.  Read more »

'Ngayon ang ending masaya na': Rosanna Roces hopes to have her own book

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 11 02:19 PM

Former sexy star Rosanna Roces is hoping to release a book that will reflect both her struggles and successes.  Read more »

Former IT exec redefines retirement by living RV dream in US

Leah C. Salterio
Posted at Dec 29 12:49 PM

For Arizona-based Filipino-American retiree Carolina Esguerra Colborn, spending an unbelievable eight years inside an RV and cruising all over North America with her husband, Bill, is certainly an unforgettable time of her life. Read more »

Christmas 2020: Gift guide for your book-loving fam and friends

Johanna L. Añes-de la Cruz
Posted at Dec 24 05:39 PM

From comics to poetry, let us help you buy that perfect gift while supporting Filipino authors, artists, and publishers. Read more »

New activity book aims to educate kids about COVID-19 pandemic

Josiah Antonio, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 17 09:56 AM

It has crossword puzzles, guessing games, and mazes explaining how children can protect themselves from the virus. Read more »

Propaganda web: Pro-Marcos literature, sites, and online disinformation linked

Enrico Berdos, VERA Files
Posted at Dec 12 04:06 AM

Heritage sites in Ilocos Norte and propaganda books all promoting the “greatness” of dictator Ferdinand Marcos are linked to one another, a study by two University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman researchers from the Marcos Regime Research Group concluded. Read more »

Spiritual book publisher Sinag-tala to cease operations after 48 years

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 09 06:47 PM

A local publisher and distributor of spiritual books is set to close after nearly five decades. Read more »

Tamang salita, iwas abuso: Kahalagahan ng paggamit ng salitang 'kiki, titi'

Josiah Antonio, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 08 06:22 PM

Ayon kay Segundo Matias Jr. ng Lampara Books, layunin nilang bigyang kaalaman ang mga bata tungkol sa kanilang ari at maiwasan ang sexual child abuse. Read more »

For Chef Tatung, cooking should not be complicated but 'simpol'

Jeeves de Veyra
Posted at Dec 05 01:32 PM

Celebrity chef and author Myke "Tatung" Sarthou has published a new cookbook inspired by his wildly popular YouTube channel. Dubbed "Simpol The Cookbook," it aims to make cooking as easy as A-B-C. Read more »

Facebook account ni Chef Tatung, na-hack

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 26 05:08 PM

Na-hack ang Facebook cooking page ng sikat na celebrity chef na si Myke “Tatung” Sarthou.  Read more »

New book hopes to encourage innovation among Filipinos amid 'new normal'

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 24 08:55 AM

"Creativity is inherent in Filipinos, and they succeed in innovation. They just need an opportunity to apply it." Read more »

Jacobo Zobel y Zangroniz: A Filipino creole and the book he wrote

Buddy Gomez — Cyberbuddy
Updated as of Nov 21 02:08 AM

Jacobo Zobel y Zangroniz was the indispensable patriarch of the Philippines’ Zobel de Ayala clan. He may as well be hailed as the country’s first ‘industrialist’ and merits with much deserved honor to be in the pantheon of Filipino economic development leaders.  Read more »

First public reading hub in Surigao City set to open in January

Ronron Calunsod, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 07 04:06 PM

“The city has no public library at the moment. So, this one will hopefully supplement the need for avenues to have a pastime for reading and to increase the reading habit of the Surigaonons,” Roselyn Merlin, the city's tourism officer, told ABS-CBN News. Read more »

Jessica Zafra’s delightful first novel is a coming-of-age story you wouldn’t want to end

JADE MARK CAPIÑANES
Updated as of Nov 03 05:52 PM

While the book may be a work of fiction, you’ll find some of its characters will remind you of real life personalities  Read more »

Sherlock Holmes meets Jose Rizal in this debut horror story collection

ANCX Staff
Posted at Oct 17 04:26 PM

The e-book debut also delivers all new Pinoy monsters—meaning none of your usual aswangs and tikbalangs. Read more »