A shout out on behalf of Zarah Gagatiga, President of the Philippine Board on Books for Young People (PBBY):

Please help the Philippine Board on Books for Young People (PBBY) and the National Book Development Board (NBDB) in propagating the good news on the 1st National Children’s Book Awards. Deadline for nominations is  April 15, 2010.
General rules and guidelines can be found here and the nomination form here.

The creation of the National Children’s Book Award will name not just one top book or the usual tiered roster of winners, but a “Best Reads List” of a maximum of 10 titles year after year. Winners will be announced at a special awards ceremony in July.  For more information on this award and how it came to be read this article by Neni Sta. Romana Cruz

ETA: The  announcement will coincide with the National Children’s Book Day week. We will announce the Salanga (Writer) and Alcala (Illustrator) Winners on July 20. On July 24, we’ll have the Best Reads to celebrate.

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