Talumpati ni Dr. Luis P. Gatmaitan, 71 St Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature

—by KB Meniado (PBBY Sectoral Representative for Book Reviewers)

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. —by Dina Ocampo, Ph.D. (PBBY-Sectoral Representative for Researchers)

Wordless picture books provide opportunities for literacy-rich exchanges and conversations. They allow children to tell the story based on their own understanding. —by Aurora Zenaida Lourdes C. Sicat (Teacher Twinkle), Sectoral Representative for Reading Advocates