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little wishing star
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Reflections on a writing life, specifically writing for children.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 64 )
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A Whole New World: Day 1 of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (2017)
I came to Sharjah eager to share of myself and Philippine children's literature. Five days later, I flew back home, my mind and heart wonderfully filled with... Read more
Posted on 02 May 2017 BOOKS, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Wish List: Anong Pilipinong Aklat Pambata o Pangkabataan Ang Gusto Mong...
1. Isang aklat pambata ni National Artist Virgilio S. Almario tungkol sa kung paano maging makata, at serye ng mga aklat na hihimok sa mga batang subukang... Read more
Posted on 21 July 2015 BOOKS, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Sinong Manunulat o Ilustrador Ang Nais Mong Makasama Sa Isang Araw/gabí?
Sa liit ang industriya ng children's publishing sa Pilipinas, halos lahat magkakakilala, at halos lahat, magkakaibigan-sa personal o sa social network-kaya halo... Read more
Posted on 13 July 2015 BOOKS, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Ano Ang Paborito Mong Aklat Pambata?
Tuwing tatanungin ako ng tanong na ito, iba-iba ang aking sagot-dahil napakarami ng aking paboritong aklat! Hindi rin makakatulong na tanungin ko itong si Kulit... Read more
Posted on 12 July 2015 BOOKS, FAMILY, PARENTING -
So, You Want to Write for Children? Some Tips for Newbie Writers.
Write for a specific child. She may be real or not real, but it helps to fix this child in your mind as you write your story. What makes her happy? What makes... Read more
Posted on 01 April 2014 BOOKS, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Featured Writer: Karen Patricia M. Reyes
Last March 15, I was invited by Prof. Hazelle Preclaro Ongtengco to be guest lecturer at her EDR 121 class at the UP College of Education. Read more
Posted on 01 April 2014 BOOKS, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Adarna House’s “A Christmas Treat for Readers Year 2″
Guess what, Adarna House’s Christmas Sale already begins this Friday, November 15! But Adarna House wants you to block off December 7, Saturday, from 2:00 to... Read more
Posted on 05 November 2013 BOOKS, FAMILY, PARENTING -
A Review for “A Day in the Market (Araw Sa Palengke)” at Digital Storytime!
Published in print in 2008 by May Tobias-Papa, A Day in the Market won the Philippine’s National Children’s Book Award for Best Reads in 2010. As a digital... Read more
Posted on 11 September 2013 BOOKS, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Rommel Joson Draws out His Inner Child.
Rommel has been drawing ever since he could remember–he even got a Dean’s Award for Visual Arts back in college–but it took some time before he finally went int... Read more
Posted on 02 August 2013 BOOKS, FAMILY, PARENTING -
“No, the Thing Is, We All Love Storytelling, and as a Writer You Get to Tell...
Please feel free to download or print for personal use, but please do not remove my URL. You may not use this image for commercial purposes; you may not sell... Read more
Posted on 23 June 2013 BOOKS, FAMILY, PARENTING -
A Star from Kirkus!
This morning I woke up to wonderful news on my Facebook wall. My publisher Adarna House tagged the developer (Agno Almario), the illustrator (Isabel Roxas)... Read more
Posted on 03 May 2013 BOOKS, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Manila Art in the Park 2013
Lately, I haven’t been writing much. So I’ve been doodling a lot. Shared booth space with incredible artists Kora Dandan Albano, Jimbo Albano, Beth... Read more
Posted on 19 March 2013 BOOKS, FAMILY, PARENTING -
When I Was Little.
I still remember the title I gave this drawing, it’s “Crying Princess”. I made it when I was probably three years old, after watching a Nora Aunor (notice the... Read more
Posted on 17 February 2013 BOOKS, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Adarna House Goes Interactive!
Download your FREE copy of Adarna House‘s first interactive picture book, A DAY IN THE MARKET (Araw Sa Palengke) Lite for your iPad today! Available at the Appl... Read more
Posted on 01 February 2013 BOOKS, FAMILY, PARENTING -
A Story of Greed, Obsession and Deception—for Kids.
C had a challenge for me when we brainstormed for the fourth and last book in the Oishi Peso Smart Kids series. He said, what if we made a picture book based... Read more
Posted on 29 September 2012 BOOKS, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Writing for Children
Up to the time Philippine National Artist for Literature and children’s book publisher Mr Virgilio Almario offered to publish my story, “The Little Wishing Star... Read more
Posted on 26 August 2012 BOOKS, FAMILY, PARENTING -
My Education as a Children’s Writer
Up to the time Philippine National Artist for Literature and children’s book publisher Mr Virgilio Almario offered to publish my story, “The Little Wishing Star... Read more
Posted on 26 August 2012 BOOKS, FAMILY, PARENTING -
SAS Gurong Kaakbay Pilipinas Conference 2012
Last Friday, I gave a talk on creative writing and facilitated a story-writing workshop for grade school teachers who came from different parts of the... Read more
Posted on 03 June 2012 BOOKS, FAMILY, PARENTING -
Origami
Marjorie M. EvascoThis word unfolds, gathers up wind to speed the crane’s flight north of my sun to you.I am shaping this poem out of paper, folding distances... Read more
Posted on 01 March 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING -
My Typical (Illustrator’s) Work Day
Today I will be putting on my Illustrator’s hat and share with you the article I wrote for my nephew Matthew in the U.S. who wanted to know more about my job fo... Read more
Posted on 19 February 2012 BOOKS, FAMILY, PARENTING