The Philippine Board on Books for Young People (PBBY) and Vibal Foundation proudly announce the establishment of the newly-appointed national section of the International Board on Books for Young People—IBBY Philippines. The PBBY, a registered, nonprofit organization committed to the development of children’s literature in the Philippines, began as a national chapter of the International Board on Books for Young People. Through its almost four decades of existence, PBBY has continued with its many projects, being true to its mission: “every child a reader, every reader a lover of books.” PBBY ..read more

The Philippine Board on Books for Young People (PBBY) is now accepting digital entries for the 2024 PBBY-Alcala Prize. The winner shall be given a cash prize of PHP25,000.00, a medal, and an opportunity to be published. Prizes will be awarded at a ceremony to be held during the celebration of National Children’s Book Day (NCBD) on July 16, 2024. DEADLINE: Entries must be sent to secretariat@pbby.org.ph, with the subject ALCALA2024, by May 6, 2024. The contest rules are as follows: Open to all Filipino citizens of all ages except those who are related to any PBBY member up to the third degree ..read more

The Philippine Board on Books for Young People (PBBY) awards this year’s PBBY-Salanga Grand Prize to Eric R. Roxas for his entry, Monina’s Many Moles, a fun and witty tale about a girl gaining confidence in herself thanks to a gift bestowed by the magical “Mole Fairy.”  Roxas is a picture book and middle grade author writing under the name Benjamin Orion. He won the 2021 #RevPit writing contest for his fantasy middle grade novel, Sampaguita and the Goddess of Lost Things, and was awarded a three-month developmental edit and mentorship under US Literary Agent Hannah VanVels Ausbury. Earlie ..read more

The Philippine Board on Books for Young People (PBBY) is now accepting entries for the 2025 PBBY-Salanga Chapter Book Prize. The winner shall be given a cash prize of P25,000.00, a medal, and an opportunity to be published. Prizes will be awarded in a ceremony to be held during the celebration of National Children’s Book Day on July 15, 2025. DEADLINE: Entries must be sent to secretariat@pbby.org.ph, with the subject SALANGA2025 Chapter Book, by September 2, 2024. The contest rules are as follows: Open to all Filipino citizens of all ages except those who are related to any PBBY member up to ..read more

The Philippine Board on Books for Young People (PBBY) is now accepting digital entries for the 2024 PBBY-Salanga Prize. The winner shall be given a cash prize of P25,000.00, a medal, and an opportunity to be published. Prizes will be awarded in a ceremony to be held during the celebration of National Children’s Book Day (NCBD) on July 16, 2024. DEADLINE: Entries must be sent to secretariat@pbby.org.ph, with the subject SALANGA2024, by October 6, 2023. The contest rules are as follows: Open to all Filipino citizens of all ages except those who are related to any PBBY member up to the third de ..read more

The Philippine Board on Books for Young People (PBBY) awards this year’s PBBY-Salanga Grand Prize to two stories: Arnold Tristan L. Buenaflor’s Koronang Santan and Cheeno Marlo M. Sayuno’s The Day the Farmers Marched. Buenaflor is an instructor under the Departmento ng Wika, Panitikan, at Sining at the University of the Philippines (UP) Baguio. He is also the founding chairperson of Bahaghari UP Baguio. He was a fellow at the Palihang Rogelio Sicat 15 and Teaching LGBT Literature of UP Likhaan. In 2018, he was given the Ignite Brave Award of Amnesty International Philippines. His works were pu ..read more

by Ruben de Jesus (PBBY Sectoral Representative for Illustrators) This article was first published in the Orden ng Mga Pambansang Alagad ng Sining 2018 (CCP), a collection of essays and biographies about Filipinos who were awarded the Order of National Artists in the Philippines in 2018. Content and form in a body of work give us an idea of its creator’s concerns. The work may be personal or clearly intended for a particular audience. It can also exhibit the author’s stand on relevant issues, presented with humor and wit. This is what makes National Artist Larry Alcala’s Slice of Life series ..read more

ni Jolyssa Gundayao   Ngayong taon, muling nagpapakilala ang Supling Sining, Inc., bilang isang samahang para sa batang Pilipino. Ilan sa mga proyekto ng organisasyon ang kampanya sa pangangalap ng mga donasyong aklat at gamit-pampapaaralan para sa mga batang nangangailangan. Kabahagi rin sila sa paghubog ng usaping kaugnay ng paglikha para sa bata, gaya ng kanilang panel para sa National Children’s Book Day ng Philippine Board on Books for Young People. Ang organisasyon ay binubuo ng mga guro, manunulat, at mananaliksik na inspirasyon ang mga batang higit na nangangailangan ng kalinga u ..read more

by KB Meniado (PBBY Sectoral Representative for Book Reviewers) Photo by KB Meniado If you have ever talked about something you enjoyed or loved, then reviewing books shouldn’t be that different. But first, what does “reviewing books” mean? Reviewing books means expressing your thoughts and feelings about what you read. Who can review books? Any willing reader! If you want to talk about a story you read, then you can make book reviews. In some cases, reviewing books is a job. Skilled and experienced readers can get paid for picking up and finishing a book. Why review books? There are plenty o ..read more

Dina Ocampo, Ph.D. (PBBY-Sectoral Representative for Researchers) Three highly respected researchers on children’s literature from the University of the Philippines shared their current work revolving around the theme “Care and Controversy in Children’s Literature” last 29 November 2021.  The forum provided a venue to probe how children’s literature reflects, and ultimately shapes views about children and the social realities they are allowed to experience and engage with. Dr. Lalaine Yanilla-Aquino discussed Filipino beliefs and values reflected in realistic children’s stories published ..read more