
The PBBY is a private, non-stock, non-profit organization committed to the development of childrens literature in the Philippines. It is the Philippine National Section of the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY), a world organization founded in Zurich in 1953 that promotes international understanding through childrens books. The PBBY is the lead agency in the celebration of National Childrens Book Day (NCBD). This is celebrated every third week of July to commemorate the anniversary of the publication of Jose Rizals "The Monkey and the Turtle" in Trubners Oriental Record in London. |
Call for Entries The Philippine Board on Books for Young People (PBBY) is now accepting entries for the 2011 PBBY-Salanga Prize. 2011 marks the 150th birth anniversary of Jose Rizal. To commemorate this event, all 2011 PBBY-Salanga entries should be inspired in part or in whole by the life or works of Jose Rizal. Deadline: |
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