15th Philippine Book Development Month

Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 1436, resetting the celebration of the Philippine Book Development Month from June to November of every year starting 2008, the National Book Development Board (NBDB) will celebrate its 15th Philippine Book Development Month this November with the theme "The Great Philippine Book Cafe!” The Philippine Book Development Month focuses on the great value of reading and making books, both printed and electronic ones. This will offer a menu of everything book-related for students, teachers, and the reading public.

The suggested activities to be conducted during the celebration are the following:

1. Book Marathon Contests;
2. Book Club Discussions;
3. Storytelling Contest for both students and teachers;
4. Book Fairs/Book Swaps;
5. Performance Readings or Stage Adaptations; and
6. Poetry Readings.
   

As part of the celebration, the 2nd Manila International Literary Festival will be conducted on November 16-18, 2011 at the Ayala Museum in Makati City. The festival will feature the award-winning foreign and Philippine authors in panels, lectures, and performances highlighting books, reading, and writing craft.

The teachers and students from both public and private schools are invited to join in the celebration and to attend the festival.

For more information, visit the PNDB Office at the 2/F EDSA corner NIA Northside Road, Diliman, Quezon City or contact this Office at telephone nos.: (02) 920-9853/ (02) 929-3677/ (02) 929-3887. - https://www.affordablecebu.com/