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By Panjee Galarpe QUEZON CITY — To celebrate National Teachers’ Month, IBBY Philippines collaborated with Brilliant Creations Publishing’s imprint, Brille Petit, to host a special Read With Us session. Held on Saturday, October 17 at the SM Book Nook in SM City North EDSA, the event brought together children from Barangay Bahay Toro and Barangay

The students of Cornerstone Christian Academy of Quezon City entered the world of stories and imagination at the Brille Petit Book Fair last September 22–24, 2026.

STORYTELLING MAGIC

With a bigger venue, BCPI was able to successfully stage the Grand Finals of its 2nd Storytelling Competition on September 11, which featured a special performance of the award-winning picture book by Mark Norman Boquiren, Si Kier at ang Kaniyang Madyik Istiker, presented by the UE Drama Company.

The competition’s distinguished panel of judges was chaired by Head Judge Mr. Mark Norman Boquiren, award-winning artist-teacher, storyteller, and Brille Petit author. Joining him were Mr. Richard De Leon, Licensed Professional Teacher (LPT), editor and content producer of Balita; Mr. Arnold Trist’n Buenaflor, Brille Petit author, teacher, and UP National Writers’ Workshop fellow; Ms. Danielle Ayam Barredo-Eckstein, theater artist, teacher, and production manager; and Mr. Francis Jasson Villanueva, educator, theater artist, and improv practitioner.

Meet Philly Boo, Brille Petit’s Official Character!

Picking up momentum from last year’s success, Brille Petit welcomed a total of 22 talented storytellers whose vibrant voices echoed through the walls of the Marian Hall
at the SSA Annex last July 31 , 2026.

Brille Petit is gearing up once again to spotlight budding storytellers in the 2nd Brille Petit Storytelling Competition! Following its successful launch in 2025, the competition builds up momentum in celebrating children’s literature and showcasing the vibrant storytelling skills of students aged 7 to 10.