July 15 is National Children’s Book Day

MANILA, Philippines – To celebrate National Children’s Book Day, a special children’s book fair featuring the country’s major children’s book publishers shall be held on July 15, from 9am until 2:30pm at the Museo Pambata.

The fair is open to the public and admission is free.

There shall also be a special workshop for librarians called “The School Library as Avenue for the Development of Life Skills” (An Echo and Workshop Session of the 42nd IASL Conference in Indonesia) from 9am to 12noon also in the museum. The workshop shall be facilitated by Zarah Gagatiga, Librarian, Beacon Academy and Philippine Board on Books for Young People (PBBY) Board Member.

This workshop session will help librarians integrate life skills and well-being indicators in library management. Ms. Gagatiga will also discuss concepts in planning, implementing and evaluating programs and services for children and teenagers. 21st century trends in school library management and administration will also be presented as well as information on professional learning networks, particularly the International Association of School Libraries.

Participants will be charged a workshop fee of P500.

For inquiries about the book fair and the workshop, you may email pbby@adarna.com.ph or contact Lance at 3526765 local 120. – Rappler.com