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More titles available as book sale goes online, Big Bad Wolf says

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 30 12:42 PM

More titles are available in this year's book sale compared to the previous years as the COVID-19 pandemic pushed Big Bad Wolf to go digital. Read more »

Summit Books releases free ebook copy of ‘Ninoy, Cory and Noynoy’ as tribute to PNoy

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 25 06:16 PM

Publishing company Summit Books honored the late President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino through releasing free ebook copies of Dream Big Books’ “Ninoy, Cory and Nonoy” which was first released in 2012.  Read more »

Big Bad Wolf book sale back in PH with new online site

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 25 05:46 PM

Over 60,000 book titles and 99 percent discounts await book lovers from June 30 to July 7, 2021. Read more »

What to expect from 2021 Big Bad Wolf book sale

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 18 04:02 PM

Big Bad Wolf, dubbed as "the world's biggest book sale," is returning to the Philippines starting this month.  Read more »

Big Bad Wolf book sale going online this year

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 16 06:07 AM

Manila last hosted a Big Bad Wolf Sale in February 2020 before the country was placed under lockdown because of the coronavirus. Read more »

Why best-selling author of Kobe, Jordan books is thankful to Ginebra’s Tim Cone

Brian Yalung
Posted at Jun 15 05:05 AM

American sportswriter and author Roland Lazenby says the winningest coach in PBA history was a “big part” of Lazenby’s basketball education.  Read more »

Copyright laws crucial for pandemic-hit 'creative economy': IPOPHL

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 08 03:18 PM

Ramping up copyright protection is crucial for artists and creatives who were badly hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, an official of the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) said Monday as the agency prepares to host the first Philippine International Copyright Summit in November. Read more »

Book review: 'My Lives Behind the Proscenium' by Celia Diaz-Laurel

Fred Hawson
Posted at May 11 03:46 PM

"My Lives Behind the Proscenium" will be formally launched on May 29, the 93rd birthday of its author, Celia Diaz-Laurel.  Read more »

'Literacy Pantry' na itinayo sa Ilocos Norte, alok ang libreng libro, school supplies

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 10 11:42 PM

Kakaiba ang alok ng isang community pantry na itinayo sa Ilocos Norte nitong Linggo. Read more »

US children's author Beverly Cleary dead at 104

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 27 12:17 PM

American children's author Beverly Cleary, the creator of iconic characters including Ramona Quimby and Henry Huggins, has died at 104, her publisher said Friday.   Read more »

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 »