The National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Manila Critics Circle (MCC) are pleased to announce the winners of the 34th National Book Awards (NBA). Below is the list of NBA winners for books published in 2014: LITERARY DIVISION FICTION CATEGORY – NOVEL (English Language) Dwellers, by Eliza Victoria, Visprint, Inc. FICTION CATEGORY – NOVEL continue reading : Winners in the 34th NATIONAL BOOK AWARDS

The National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Manila Critics Circle (MCC) are pleased to announce the finalists for this year’s National Book Awards. 34th NATIONAL BOOK AWARDS for Books Published in 2014 LITERARY DIVISION FICTION CATEGORY – NOVEL (English Language) Dwellers, by Eliza Victoria, Visprint, Inc. Snows of Yesteryear, by Elmer Ordoñez, The University continue reading : NBDB and MCC Announce 34th National Book Awards Finalists

The National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Manila Critics Circle (MCC) are calling upon all NBDB-registered publishers to submit their nominations for the National Book Awards 2015. This year, Language Studies, a special category, is the latest addition in the National Book Awards (NBA) Guidelines. As the revised rules state, “Language Studies includes dictionaries, continue reading : New Category Added to the 34th National Book Awards

The National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Manila Critics Circle (MCC) hosted a formal ceremony on November 22, 2014 at the Marble Hall, Museum of the Filipino People, National Musuem, City of Manila to fete the recipients of the 33rd National Book Awards (NBA). NBDB Chair Flor Marie Sta.Romana Cruz and MCC Chair Isagani continue reading : NBDB and MCC awards best books published in 2013

The National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Manila Critics Circle (MCC) are pleased to announce the winners of the 33rd National Book Awards (NBA). Below is the list of NBA winners for books published in 2013: 33rd NATIONAL BOOK AWARDS WINNERS (For books published in 2013) Juan C. Laya Prize for Best Novel in continue reading : NBDB Announces 33rd National Book Awards Winners

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