SPOTLIGHT ON LALA AND THE ENCHANTED CLOAK BOOK LAUNCHING

During the 39th Manila International Book Fair, my newest children's storybook titled, "Lala and the Enchanted Cloak" was launched on September 14, 2018 at the Stage Area 2 of the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. Illustrated by Jeca Martinez, it was also a part of the Grand Launch of 10 latest Chikiting Books from the Vibal Group. 

Highlights of the book launch include an interactive storytelling session featuring Lala and the Enchanted Cloak chosen and presented by the National Library of the Philippines which was performed live on stage in chamber theater style! My heart was filled to the brim with happiness as I watch every scene come alive on stage right before my very eyes. Jeca and I are so grateful for this opportunity and blessing. 

A puppet show followed featuring a story about gadgets and a lesson on time management and the children got their dancing shoes as they grooved with the charming mascots from the National Library of the Philippines Melai and Onyot to  K-Pop's Momoland's worldwide hit "B-boom B-boom".

I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the Vibal Group/Chikiting Books for successfully organizing this book launching event. Your hard work and best efforts are all appreciated. To God be the Glory! 

P.S. Lala and the Enchanted Cloak and Chikiting's new titles will be available at National Book Store! Don't forget to grab a copy!

Photos courtesy of my sister Pam Mijares 

Front row seats for authors and illustrators 

Jeca and I were seated at the front row! 

Jeca and I sharing the stage with other illustrators from Chikiting Books Mr. Randay Valiente (who by the way illustrated my first children's book for Vibal, Diego Meets the Pope) and Mr. Ramil Vinarao

Jeca and I on stage holding our book 

Interactive Story Telling Video courtesy of my sister Pam Mijares 

Have fun watching! 

Ms. Melai Ramirez of the Kwentista ng National Library of the Philippines packed with a lot of positive energy

Thank you Ms. Melai for the support 

Vibal Group Brand Manager Ms. Chona Malinog handing out the prize to a little boy for answering correctly during the Q & A portion

Puppet show courtesy of the National Library of the Philippines 

Melai, Onyot and Ms. Melai having fun on stage 

Melai, Onyot and friends dancing on stage 

The National Library of the Philippines' Mascots Melai and Onyot dance with the kids 

With the rest of the Chikiting authors and illustrators, The National Library of the Philippines' Kwentista Group and the students from Sto Nino Catholic School and Camella Homes Elementary School on stage for the photo op session 

Jeca and I with Rica, Ms. Melai, Mascots Melai, Onyot and Roana of the Kwentista of the National Library of the Philippines having fun on stage with this photo op session.  Thank you so much for giving life to Lala and the Enchanted Cloak! 

I would like to share with everyone a special video created by my talented illustrator Jeca Martinez highlighting the process of how she put everything together and reliving the major highlights of our book launching event. 

You Tube video courtesy of Jeca Martinez 

https://youtu.be/xJj8JP9rYww

Out of 12 entries, only 8 became finalists and Lala and the Enchanted Cloak is one of them. 

Here is the animated version (In Filipino) of LALA AND THE ENCHANTED CLOAK brought to you by Vibal Group/Chikiting Books as featured in MGA KWENTONG CHIKITING and as seen on Vibal's YouTube Channel. Enjoy watching!