Prepare for another fun literary
celebration, Manila Wolfies! Big Bad Wolf continues its mission to reach 1M new
readers as it kicks off another spectacular Manila book sale at Ayala Malls
TriNoma Activity Center from August 7 to August 15, from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
every Monday to Thursday, and 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM every Friday to Sunday!
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The Big Bad Wolf TriNoma Book Sale
will see another appearance Metrobank to offer credit cardholders a special 0%
3-month installment promo for single-receipt purchases worth at least P3,000.
Swedish furnishing brand IKEA is heading up north to the book sale to give
visitors an exclusive treat!
In time for the celebration of “Buwan
ng Wika,” Big Bad Wolf sought to uplift local voices and stories by bringing
together an impressive lineup of local publishers at the Big Bad Wolf Trinome
Book Sale. Local publishers such as Feast Books, Adarna, Tahanan Lampara,
Bookmark, along with independent book publishers are uniting to showcase the
rich and vibrant Filipino literature. This collaboration shines a spotlight on
local narratives, ensuring that these diverse stories reach a wider audience.
Big Bad Wolf Books Co-founder
Jacqueline Ng reiterated the motivation for each Big Bad Wolf Book Sale saying,
“Our mission has always been to make reading accessible and enjoyable for
everyone.” She added, “We are working with local publishers not only to promote
reading but also to celebrate the vibrant and diverse stories that reflect the
Filipino community’s unique heritage.”
“It’s always heartwarming and
extremely rewarding to see so many people passionate about books,” said Big Bad
Wolf Books Philippine Managing Partner Carol Chuaying. “The stories and voices
from our local publishers bring a unique perspective to our readers, and we are
happy to provide a platform that amplifies their work.”
Guests can immerse themselves in Big
Bad Wolf’s vibrant selection of over two million books including incredible
titles from local publishers. Local stories in the book sale include Anya
Chelabian and Faye Villanueva’s “Ma-I” series from Kawangis Publishing, Ana
Digi’s “Sa Kalye Mailap” and “Sinta” from Street Tales Publishing, “José
Corazon de Jesus: Mga Piling Tula” edited by National Artist for Literature
Virgilio S. Almario from San Anselmo Press.
Also featured in the book sale are
books by Palanca Awardee and National Artist for Film and Broadcast Ricky Lee,
such as “Sa Puso ng Himala,” “For (Or How Love Devastates Four Out of Every
Five of Us),” and “Kulang na Silya at Iba Pang Kwentong Buhay: Essays on Life
and Writing.”
The third Manila book sale also marks
the continuing partnership between Big Bad Wolf and Ayala Malls, with Big Bad
Wolf extending its support for the Ayala Malls’ “BookLat: Open. Imagine.
Discover.” initiative, which encourages young people within Ayala Malls and
Ayala Land Estates communities to read for leisure and entertainment. Ayala
Malls aims to collect 20,000 books for public school students from kindergarten
to grade 3.
Ng and Chuaying lead the ribbon
cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the Big Bad Wolf TriNoma Book
Sale. Also present at the event were the Ambassador of Malaysia to the
Philippines Dato' Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino, Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte,
Quezon City Councilor Doray Delarmente Bagting, Maguindanao Datu Unsay
Municipality Vice Mayor Bai Alicia Nicole S. Ampatuan, Metrobank Credit Card
General Usage Head Emily Koa, 2GO Business Unit Head for 2GO Forwarding Faye
Babat, IKEA Marketing and PR Manager Patrick Marcelo, and Ayala Malls TriNoma
Senior Marketing Manager Anne Palpal-Latoc. Big Bad Wolf guarantees another
grand book sale experience that will surely draw crowds from North of the
metro.
That’s not all! Big Bad Wolf made sure
to amp up the fun with exciting activities for the TriNoma book sale! “501
Legion,” a cosplay and storytelling activity that’s fun for everyone, is making
a return! The littlest ones can once again take part in the book sale as
“Little Wolfies Crew” members on weekends! To find out more about these fun
activities and to stay in the loop on the latest “howls” from the Wolf, stay
tuned to Big Bad Wolf’s social media pages.
Grab a tote and get ready for another
round of book shopping, Manila wolfies! Drop by the Big Bad Wolf Book Sale at
Ayala Malls, TriNoma, happening from August 7 to 15. Doors open daily during
TriNoma mall hours. This is a book sale extravaganza you won’t want to miss.
See you there!
For more
information regarding Big Bad Wolf’s current and upcoming Book Sales, you can
visit their website or check
out their social media accounts (Facebook | Instagram)
About Big
Bad Wolf Books
The Big Bad Wolf Books was founded by Andrew Yap and Jacqueline Ng in
2009 and first launched in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In the words of the
company’s founders, Big Bad Wolf aims to cultivate reading habits, increase
English literacy worldwide, and build a new generation of readers by making
books more affordable and accessible to everyone.
One of the company’s best highlights is its book sales, which is
popular among readers around the world. As a global reading advocacy
initiative, the sales aim to encourage people of all ages to discover the joys
of reading, inspire them to pursue their dreams, and, importantly, empower them
with the knowledge to realize them.
Big Bad Wolf Book Sale has toured 15 countries and 37 cities. Among
these include different cities in Asia like Malaysia, Cambodia, Manila,
Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. The company has also begun
branching out to book readers outside the Asia Pacific, having held book tours
in Tanzania, Kenya, and the United Arab Emirates.
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