Filipino book lovers! Are you ready? Big Bad Wolf Books is back in Metro Manila!
I have been waiting for this moment and I can’t wait to haul more books with its reasonable price. After my reliever shift, I head straight to the venue sporting only 2 hours of sleep. I am honored to be part of its press conference last May 15th 2024 at Coffee Bean and Teal Leaf, Parqal Aseana City, Parañaque, Philippines.
Save the date everyone! Big Bad Wolf Books officially opens on May 24th until June 2nd 2024 at 3F Parqal Aseana City (10am-12mn). Bring your family and friends because the admission is FREE.
Can we just appreciate this place? Here’s a preview of what books can we get during the Big Bad Wolf. The wide selection of book titles — It can be romance, myster/thriller, young adult fiction, self-help books , cookbooks, children’s books, graphic novels and young adult fiction. You can also get book box sets like Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Percy Jackson and the Olympian series and many more! I remember finding books that are not usually available in bookstores and it brings me joy to see them at Big Bad Wolf.
This historical endeavor is dedicated to nurturing literacy, enhancing reading comprehension, and instilling a love of reading among Filipinos of all ages. The book sale is set to tour across the country, visiting bustling urban hubs and secluded rural communities. Featuring a diverse array of books at budget-friendly prices, the tour spotlights educational titles, children’s stories, and Filipino literature, championing inclusivity in reading accessibility.
“Reading opens doors to new worlds and opportunities,” said Big Bad Wolf Co-founder Jacqueline Ng. “With ‘Mission 1 New Million Readers,’ we are taking concrete steps towards changing lives through books. Our goal is not just to promote literacy but also to ignite a lifelong passion for reading across the Philippines.” The Ambassador of Malaysia to the Philippines Datu Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino spoke at the event emphasizing the importance of empowering younger generations to help bring the country to greater heights. “What we are doing today is to inspire the younger generation to build a better Philippines,” said the Malaysian ambassador.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Undersecretary of Legislative Affairs Fatima Aliah Dimaporo presented the DSWD’s data on poverty and literacy in the Philippines. She reported on the correlation of poverty and literacy in the Philippines, thus the government agency has implemented programs to aid the members of underprivileged communities through education. Dimaporo also highlighted the efforts being done by the DSWD, in collaboration with Big Bad Wolf Books and the Malaysian embassy, to help address the need for improved literacy in these communities.
Also present at the event were Carol Chuaying, Big Bad Wolf Philippines Managing Partner; Emily Koa, Metrobank Credit Card General Usage Head; Patrick Marcelo, IKEA Marketing and PR Manager; Jasmin Cruz, Country Inspiration & Communication Manager, IKEA Philippines; Francis Anne Alonzo Babar, 2GO Business Unit Head for 2GO Forwarding; and Michael Sy, General Manager, Parqal.
Thank you so much Big Bad Wolf Books and to Jocas of @jdlreads for inviting me on this event and it’s also nice to see Koji of @koji.reads too! I also took home goodies from the program and I love it so much. It’s a once in a lifetime experience. Despite of my busy schedule as a healthcare worker, I get to share my passion and love for books. Let us continue this advocacy so we can encourage more people to read books. Especially the new generation. ❤
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Big Bad Wolf seems to be a lot of fun!
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