Probably the first and only of its kind ever, "DIEGO MEETS THE POPE" (Makikilala ni Diego ang Santo Papa) is an original modern tale written in poetry form for children ages six (6) to twelve (12) years old and also for the young at heart that features a young good, talented and helpful lad and the Pope in an unforgettable encounter.
One of the lessons that children can learn from this story is nurturing and developing their God-given talents, create and prepare for great surprises and opportunities to help them succeed in life while remaining good Christians at the same time.
DIEGO MEETS THE POPE is Meanne's first bilingual children's book (English and Filipino). Illustrated by Mr. Randy Valiente, the book was published by the Vibal Group under its imprint, Chikiting Books in 2017. This book is very exciting because it will be a trailblazer and a trendsetter in local and international book publishing because this is the first time a children's book or series about the Pope has ever been written.
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Illustrations by Randy Valiente
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Her first Chikiting book, "DIEGO MEETS THE POPE", was recognized as one of the 5 finalists (out of 10 entries that were submitted) in the Best Children's Short Story Print Category of the 40th Catholic Mass Media Awards in November 2018.
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| Diego Meets the Pope confirmed as Finalist in the Print Media category's Best Children's Short Story |
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| Official CMMA Invitation |
****The book is now available at all National Book Store branches nationwide for PhP 75.00 per copy. Contact sales@vibalgroup.com to order in bulk!
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Diego Meets the Pope was among the featured books displayed on stage alongside with the National Library of the Philippines tarpaulin at the 40th Manila International Book Fair last September 11 to 15, 2019 at the Stage Area 2 SMX Convention Center in Pasay City
Photo Courtesy of Vibal Group |
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One of NLP official mascots Melai presenting the featured Chikiting Books at the 40th Manila International Book Fair
Photo Courtesy of Vibal Group |
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Location National Book Store SM City Fairview Branch Children's Book Section-SOLD OUT
Photo taken by Pam Mijares, sister of the author |
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Location National Book Store Ayala Fairview Terraces Branch Children's Book Section
Photo taken by Pam Mijares, sister of the author |
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Location: National Book Store SM Megamall Bldg. A Branch
Children's Books Section
Photo credit: Pam Mijares, sister of the author |
DIEGO MEETS THE POPE
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38th Manila International Book Fair
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| Diego at the 38th Manila International Book Fair for the Book Launching and Signing last September 17, 2017 |
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| Vibal Group/Chikiting Books Booth at the SMX Convention Center |
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| The author with her mother posing with Diego |
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| The author and her sister |
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The author posing solo with her new children's book
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BOOK SIGNING EVENT
September 17, 2017
Sunday
2/F SMX CONVENTION CENTER
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| With illustrator Mr. Randy Valiente |
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