The 2nd Philippine National Children's Book Awards

Here are the Philippines' best children's and young adult reads from 2010 and 2011. Congratulations to all the winners of the 2nd National Children's Book Awards!

Ang Sampung Bukitkit
By Eugene Y. Evasco and Ibarra C. Crisostomo
LG&M

Ay, Naku!
By Reni Roxas and Serj Bumatay III
Tahanan Books

Doll Eyes
By Eline Santos and Joy Mallari
CANVAS

The Great Duck and Crocodile Race
By Robert Magnuson
Hiyas/OMF Lit

The Secret is in the Soil
By Flor Gozon Tarriela, Gidget Roceles Jimenez, and Liza Flores
Conquest for Christ Foundation

I predicted this would win a National Children's Book Award when I attended its launch. =D

Tall Story
By Candy Gourlay (with illustrations by Yasmin S. Ong)
Cacho Publishing House

Also predicted this would win a National Children's Book Award. =D

Click here to read the judges' citations for the books.

And wow, you can see the entry number of each book in the pictures above!

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