I bought a few of local children's books from Adarna House, and a book each from Vibal Publishing and Anvil Publishing.

I'm not exactly fond of children's books because I like children. I actually don't, but I like the idea of making something for them, something that would perhaps change them to be better people in the future.

And oh, I was not deprived of children's books as a child. I have a lot actually, although they're mostly fairytales which I still totally dig in right now. Some were Disneyfied stuff, and I also have an old Adarna Book. If i remember it right, it was published in around late 80s or early 90s. It was really old, but it still in spankin' good condition. the printing is not actually great, but it's a good story. I can't seem to remember the title though

Actually, I'm more into the illustrations. Local children's books are cheap finds, but they're also really nice references for students like me, especially now that i'm taking on my thesis for children's book illustration. And it's also nice to support local illustrators and authors, and really, I don't buy them because I know some of them. I really dig for real skills and valuable content.

I really don't have the time to read novels right now so I really don't bother myself to buy them. Good finds are everywhere and i'm sure it's not really hard to find titles sometime in the future. I love bargain bookstores. They rock.

+ Zeus gave me 4 of his illustrated children's books: Bakawan (Adarna House); Alamat ng Gagamba, Alamat ng Palay & Sikat ang Mommy Ko (Lampara Books). Shameless plugging!

I saw some familiar faces sa SMX... illustrators, authors, and Kuya Kim! Matanglawin!!
I also had the chance to have my books signed by Zuzi and May Ann Licudine. Coolness.

Ang INK's book: Mga Tambay sa Tabi-tabi! is available at MIBF. It isn't launched yet but hopefully we'll see copies on bookstore shelves soon. It's a cute reference book about mythological creatures. My name is in there, but i really didn't draw anything. I sent a concept drawing to Leo though
Please buy our book!

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I'm going to go back to SMX later. See you guys at the book fair!