Moms and Kids Summer Treat

We will be having another Moms and Kids Summer Treat on May 10, from 3 - 5 pm, this time at the newly renovated Powerbooks Megamall (Bldg A). As always, there will be a storytelling session and fun games for the kids (we're featuring Peachy Concepcion's Hold on Tight and Panch Alcaraz's 3 books in our Lola Basyang series). Panch will also conduct a 45-minute Basic Cartooning Workshop (for kids) for those budding artists out there.

And as a treat to those hardworking mothers out there, we will hold an Everyday Adobo Cooking Demo by renowned adobo chef Nancy Reyes of Cook Magazine, plus a Home Spa demo by expert Melissa Cruz, who will teach us how to make easy and very affordable masks and foot scrubs.

The event is open to the public, with no purchase requirement whatsoever. But, as an incentive to those who will buy any of our featured books, we will raffle off 2 beautiful Moulinex blenders (courtesy of our sponsor) and several subscriptions of Philippine Graphic magazine. Plus, there's free ice cream from Selecta! Just the perfect treat to beat the summer heat!

Registration starts at 3pm, but you can come earlier and take a look around the newly renovated Powerbooks. A word of advice though; you might want to refrain from wearing any orange-colored clothing. You might be mistaken as part of the wall design. ^_^ But other than that, Powerbooks is a great place to hang out, both for bookworms and not. So come one, come all! Bring your kids, nephews and nieces, neighbors, anyone! Have fun this Saturday and get a chance to win exciting prizes!

Oh, and did I mention the books are selling for 10% off? ^_^

Photo Op!

Just some photos from our past events. We've been swamped with them since beginning of this year.

Karina David, Eleanor Laquian, Randy David and Prod Laquian during the launch of Seeking a Better Life Abroad: A Study of Filipinos in Canada on April 3 at NBS Bestsellers in Robinson's Galleria.

Ronald Baytan giving his Author's Remarks during the launch of The Queen Sings the Blues at Powerbooks Greenbelt 4 on February 2.

Elmer Cruz and Emerson Rosales promoting our sponsor's product during the press launch of their book Pulutan: From the Soldier's Kitchen on January 31 at Powerbooks Greenbelt (again!)

RJ Ledesma posing during the book launch of Lies My Yaya Should Have Told Me at NBS Rockwell on February 7.

Fr. James Reuter with Gwenn Galvez (Anvil Publishing), Louie Reyes (Reyes Publishing) and Ani Habulan (Anvil) during the launch of Mama Mary and Her Children at St. Paul's University - QC on February 9.

RJ Ledesma with Gary Lising and son Bugsy Lising during GL's launch at Powerbooks Megamall on April Fools' Day (we scheduled it on purpose).

Bart Guingona, Marco Rodriguez, Quintin Pastrana, Jay Liwanag and Edi Sian during the launching of their book Profiles Encourage at Powerbooks Greenbelt 4 on January 25.

Spend April Fools’ Day with Gary Lising!

Celebrity comedian Gary Lising adds three new titles to his list of best-selling humor books, a compilation of the best jokes to have come in and out of this country the last 10 years. Confessions of a D.O.M. (Delightful Old Man), Lifestyles of the Poor and Unknown, and Everything You Wanted to Know About Sex But Were Afraid to Ask Your Children, all published by Anvil Publishing, prove that Gary Lising is without doubt a comedian par excellence, an original who can come up with newly minted jokes at the expense of unsuspecting friends and colleagues. The new titles carry his signature wit and charm, making him stand out among Filipino comedians. Lising's panache for humor, says buddy Poch Borromeo of GNC LiveWell, is 'a rare gift of providence.'

Confessions of a D.O.M. (Delightful Old Man), Lifestyles of the Poor and Unknown, and Everything You Wanted to Know About Sex But Were Afraid to Ask Your Children will be launched on April 1 (or April Fools’ Day), 5 – 7 pm, at Powerbooks Megamall A in Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City.

Join us in this one-of-a-kind event and have your copies signed by none other than Gary Lising himself! For inquiries you may contact the Anvil Marketing Department at 637-5692.

lamay para kay rene villanueva

si rene (naka-pink na polo) kasama ang humahanga't nagmamahal sa kanyang mga manunulat (mula kaliwa): charlson ong, vim nadera, luis gatmaitan, rio alma, joey baquiran, rayvi sunico, carla pacis, isabel kenny

ang lamay para kay rene o. villanueva ay sa room 306 ng sanctuarium, araneta avenue cor. quezon avenue.

ang kanyang mga labi ay ililipat sa hardin ng mga diwata sa university of the philippines, diliman, quezon city sa sabado ng umaga (disyembre 8, 2007).

binilin ni rene na masaya dapat ang kanyang lamay. kung bibisita kayo sa kanya, magdala lamang ng mga alaalang masaya. huwag magbabaon ng lungkot.

rene o. villanueva, 53

rene o. villanueva, palanca hall of fame awardee, toym awardee, well-loved children's book author and playwright and head writer of the pioneering children's tv show batibot passed away this afternoon, december 5, 2007.

please pray for the repose of his soul and for comfort for the loved ones left behind.

details of the wake/ tribute will be posted soon--it should be near the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City, as that was his "bilin" to colleagues ( i was told).

pls. email me if you know of the family's plans, too.

thanks.

rene villanueva in icu

update on rene, 12/04/07, a.m.

christine bellen texted last night to say she visited rene at the heart center. he's comatose.

i don't think it's a good idea to troop to the heart center since the ICU's visitor section can only hold a few people. will just rely on word from those who get to go there and will update this blog and paperbook alley so we all know what's happening with our dear rene.

please continue praying.


12/03/07, a.m.:

award-winning children's book author, playwright, fictionist and beloved teacher rene o. villanueva is currently at the philippine heart center's ICU.

dr. ligaya rubin of UP (via dr. luis gatmaitan's text) says he was brought to the hospital suffering from a regular seizure and was quickly revived by doctors. he's breathing through a respirator and is unconscious.

please pray that he'll get through this like he did several times before.

thanks. pls. ask friends for prayers.

anvil book sale

Anvil Publishing
brings Christmas early to you!

Join us on our early Christmas book sale
from November 29 to December 9, 2007,
12 nn-6 pm (Mondays-Fridays), 9 am-5 pm (weekends & holidays).

Book finds for as low as P5.00 on selected children's books, cookbooks,
essay collections, fiction and non-fiction, humor, inspirational books,
references, self-help books, bestselling paperbacks and many more!

Visit us at our head office, 8007-B Pioneer St., Bgy Kapitolyo, Pasig City.

For inquiries call 637-3621, 637-5141 or 747-1624.