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I am the guest speaker for the next Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators - Philippines' Children's Lit Booktalk & Work-in-Progress Critique!

WHEN: 6 - 8 p.m., Monday, June 13 (Yes, later today.)
WHERE: Figaro, 3rd level, Greenbelt 3 Makati

Open to members of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators - Philippines and to non-members (18 and above) who are:

* Published/unpublished children's book writers/illustrators
* Keenly interested in children's and young adult literature

BRING: Any children's or young adult book that you want to share, discuss, ask questions about, or use as a spring-board for discussion.

Or, bring a work in progress - your art or manuscript for a children's or young adult book - and get a group critique plus tips on how to get published.

FEE: Php 20 (for SCBWI members, no fee), plus a receipt to show that you ordered something - a cup of coffee, a cold drink, anything! - as a courtesy to the establishment that we’re using as a venue.

I really hope to see you all there! =D

Edited to add: Thank you SCBWI - Philippines! It was a lovely evening chatting about blogging and children's and young adult books. :o)

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