The University of San Agustin is excited to share that Sirena Books proudly announce the launch of Writing from Home: Endless Black Ink on Rice Paper, a groundbreaking poetry anthology edited by Prof. Isidoro M. Cruz, Ph.D and Ms. Alice Sun-Cua.
Event Details:
📅 Date: April 11–13, 2025
📍 Venue: Atria Park District, Iloilo City
🎉 Highlights:
- Book launch and signing session with the writers
- Celebration of the 2025 National Literature Month
- Gathering of writers, artists, and cultural leaders from Western Visayas
Prof. Cruz, a National Book Awardee, Palanca Gold Medalist, and 2025 recipient of the Gawad Pambansang Alagad ni Balagtas for Literary Criticism, will share insights into his latest work. This anthology promises to showcase diverse voices and elevate Philippine literature.
About Prof. Isidoro M. Cruz, Ph.D.
- Full Professor at the University of San Agustin
- Former Dean of the College of Liberal Arts, Sciences, and Education
- Editor of acclaimed works like Reading the Regions: Teaching Philippine Literature from Multi-Perspectives
- Renowned panelist at national writers’ workshops and former Secretary of the NCCA’s National Committee on Literary Arts
How to Support:
✅ Attend the book fair and join the launch!
✅ Purchase a copy—proceeds support local literary initiatives.
✅ Amplify the event by sharing this post with #TheCityThatReads, #8thIloiloMegaBookFair, and #2025NationalLiteratureMonth.
Let’s foster a vibrant reading community together! See you at the 8th Iloilo Mega Book Fair—where stories come alive.
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