SM Aura is transforming into a literary wonderland with the first-ever SM Book Nook Reading Festival on January 31, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM. This free event invites book lovers of all ages to celebrate Filipino literature and creativity through engaging activities, author meet-and-greets, storytelling sessions, and more.
Discover how SM continues to champion Filipino literacy—read about SM Store’s past book drive for public school students and join the SM Aura Book Nook Reading Festival celebration!
A Day of Literary Adventures
The festival opens with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and welcome remarks, setting the stage for a full day of book-related excitement.
Meet Filipino Authors – Get up close with your favorite Filipino authors and publishers at interactive book signing and meet-and-greet sessions. Bring your books, take photos, and enjoy meaningful conversations.
Test Your Literary Knowledge – Join an engaging quiz game powered by Kahoot!, designed for trivia lovers and casual readers alike.
Rediscover Filipino History – Immerse yourself in historical fiction readings from Plaza Books, highlighting the richness of Filipino culture and heritage.
Magical Storytelling for Kids and Adults – Experience the Book Nook Storytelling Board, where stories come to life in an interactive and entertaining way.
Deep Conversations in the Book Club – Join fellow book lovers in thought-provoking discussions about today’s most captivating reads.
Spoken Word Poetry for the Youth – Witness a creative spoken word presentation by teens and young adults, exploring themes of new beginnings in 2025.
Exploring Zines with BBZ – Learn about Bente Bente Zine (BBZ) and enjoy exclusive readings from independent creators in this unique publishing format.
Enchanting Storytelling with Southern Voices Printing – Be transported to magical worlds through engaging Filipino storytelling sessions.
Insights from San Anselmo Publications – Participate in a talk and reading session featuring works from this well-known independent publisher.
Romantic Tales from Sari-Sari Stories – Discover an anthology of Filipino romance stories, celebrating love in its many forms.
Copyright and Intellectual Property Discussion – Gain valuable knowledge in a one-hour session on copyrights, titled “Copyright at ang mga Tagapagmana.” Ideal for writers and publishers.
Discover Independent Publishers
The festival will showcase unique “nooks” from independent publishers, including Bookshelf PH, Grana Books, Aklat Alamid, Bente-Bente Zine, Isang Balangay Media Productions, Plaza Books, Alagwa Books, San Anselmo Publications, Inc., Southern Voices Printing Press, and Tambayang Pambata.
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A Celebration of Filipino Storytelling
As the festival comes to a close, the “Pinoy Reads” session will highlight the mission of promoting Filipino literacy for all generations.
SM Book Nook invites everyone to celebrate the power of stories and the joy of reading.
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