Pinoys are rejoicing as two consecutive long weekends are up ahead with August 21 and 28 were declared as holidays with a possibility of a third one on Sept. 1 as Muslims Feast day of Sacrifice (Eid-Ul-Adha) while we await for the siting of the moon on August 21, 2017.
For those who have not planned for any activities yet, chances are most accommodations outside the city are fully booked since these long weekends were already announced few moons ago. Don’t fret as staying in the city may be so much fun after all, since traffic will ease down on these dates.
Great news to those who are into reading and writing, there will be a Scholastic Asia's event called The Path to Possibilities: How Stories Can Reach A Global Audience. This will be held at National Book Store's Philippine Readers and Writers Festival on August 27, 2017; 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; Ballroom 1 of Raffles Makati.
For those who have not planned for any activities yet, chances are most accommodations outside the city are fully booked since these long weekends were already announced few moons ago. Don’t fret as staying in the city may be so much fun after all, since traffic will ease down on these dates.
Great news to those who are into reading and writing, there will be a Scholastic Asia's event called The Path to Possibilities: How Stories Can Reach A Global Audience. This will be held at National Book Store's Philippine Readers and Writers Festival on August 27, 2017; 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; Ballroom 1 of Raffles Makati.
Writers behold! If you're wondering what it takes for your story to reach a global audience, this session is for you! In this interactive session, participants will be hearing from the man who discovered J.K. Rowling - Mr. Barry Cunningham, he will be recording a special video to share his thoughts on what makes a story universal.
Audience will also get insights from a panel discussion made up of the Headmistress of Hogwarts Philippines and a reading specialist who will be expanding and discussing on the topic on how writers can tell stories that will be appealing to a global audience and children. There will also be a LIVE Skype chat with winners of the Scholastic Asian Book Award and writers from the Philippines - Sophia Lee and Catherine Torres.
You will surely be in for a morning full of fun as more surprises are also being prepared for this special event!
Audience will also get insights from a panel discussion made up of the Headmistress of Hogwarts Philippines and a reading specialist who will be expanding and discussing on the topic on how writers can tell stories that will be appealing to a global audience and children. There will also be a LIVE Skype chat with winners of the Scholastic Asian Book Award and writers from the Philippines - Sophia Lee and Catherine Torres.
You will surely be in for a morning full of fun as more surprises are also being prepared for this special event!