7th National Children’s Book Awards
Best Reads 2020-2021
Bulul
ABC Educational Development Center, Publisher
Mary Ann Ordinario, Writer
Beth Parrocha, Illustrator
Death is an event that is difficult for a child to understand and accept. However, in this sensitively illustrated story, the death of her grandfather is gradually accepted by a young girl when she sees the bulul he lovingly carved and left behind for her.
Magtanim ay Di Biro
Adarna House, Publisher
Jamie Bauza, Illustrator
Sa maliliit na kamay, ang munting libro ay nagiging laruan. Hindi ito binabasa kundi kinakanta, at hindi rin maiiwasan na mapasayaw nang kaunti, habang sinasamahan natin ang bata sa bukid. Makulay at maluwag sa pahina ang mga guhit ni Jamie Bauza. Hindi itinatago ang hirap ng buhay magsasaka - magtanim nga ay 'di biro - nguni't sa dulo ng pagod ay ramdam din natin ang sariwang simoy ng hangin sa pag-uwi ng mag-ama.
Kakatok-katok sa Bahay ni Benok
CANVAS, Publisher
Mon Sy, Writer
Faye Abantao, Illustrator
Gamit sa book cover ang kakaibang timpla ng talingahaga at kilabot, ang libro ay nagiging isang mapangakit na imbitasyon sa nakaririmarim na mundo ng tokhang. Itong natatanging dark art style ang nagbibigay-buhay sa nakapanlulumong mga kwento na nakapaloob sa war on drugs. Sa Sitio San Nikolas na inuubos ng lagim, buong-tapang namang nagbubuklod ang mga taumbayan kontra mga “Kumakatok.”
English: The eerie and mysterious cover invites readers to grab the book and follow the harrowing story about tokhang. The distinct dark art style reinforces the horror story about the drug war. In the darkness that enveloped the community of Sitio San Nikolas, people bravely banded together to face the “Knockers.”
Cely’s Crocodile:
The Art and Story of Araceli Limcaco Dans
Tahanan Books for Young Readers, Publisher
Gabriela Dans Lee, Writer
Adrian Panadero, Illustrator
A young girl teaches herself to draw when her father brings home a crocodile. She realizes she sees things other people don't see, and that she can draw to tell stories, and so she does. Here is a story of an artist's persistence set in the context of larger historical events. We're drawn into the Japanese invasion, her involvement in the guerilla movement through her drawing, the darkness of the war, and finally, the persistence of her vision: her art is needed "in times of war and in times of peace.
Anvil, Publisher
Jomike Tejido, Writer & Illustrator
Ang kamatayan ay hindi madaling pag-usapan lalo na sa mga maliliit na bata. Isang mabisang paraan ng pagtalakay sa kanila ng katotohanang ito ay ang pagkukuwento tungkol sa pagkamatay ng isang alagang hayop. Ipinakita sa Paalam Puti ang kakayahan ng batang bida na tanggapin ang pagkamatay ng alagang aso. Ginawa niya ang lahat-- nahanap ang alagang aso, inilibing ito, at pagkatapos ito’y ikinuwento. Bagamat ramdam ang lungkot, hindi mabigat ang pagsasalaysay.
Ako ay May Kiki
Lampara Books, Publisher
Glenda Oris, Writer
Beth Parrocha, Illustrator
Maraming usapin ang hindi madaling talakayin sa kabataan gaya ng napapaloob sa aklat na ito. Ang kiki ay pribado at sensitibong parte ng mga babae na karaniwang hindi nagiging laman ng mga diskusyon sa pagitan ng bata at nakatatanda bagama’t ito ay lubhang kailangan.
Ibinabahagi ng "Ako ay may Kiki" ang kahalagahan ng pangangalaga sa katawan at personal na kaligtasan sa dalawang paraan - pakwento at direktang paglalahad ng impormasyon. Ramdam ang pagiging bukas at kumportable sa bawat malikhaing pahina na higit na nagpapalutang ng ganda at husay ng pagkakabuo ng librong ito.
Alandal
Komiket, Inc, Publisher
J Philip Ignacio, Writer
Alex Niño, Illustrator
The lush and intricate illustrations enhance this exciting historical saga of our country. This is done in the illustrated novel format our teenagers are familiar with. It would be great if more of our history books are presented in this format to engage this present generation of students.
Safe Space:
A Kid’s Guide to Data Privacy
CANVAS, Publisher
Gigo Alampay, Writer
Liza Flores, Abi Goy, Frances Alvarez, and Jamie Bauza, Illustrator
Data privacy is a serious and hard-to-explain topic, especially to kids. Fortunately, this book published by Canvas did not shy away from this task, and even succeeded beyond expectation. The choice of words, illustrations and activities are very engaging and thoughtful. The tone — matter-of-fact and direct — is respectful of its audience. We need more of these informative, well-made and timely books.
#YOUTHINK
CANVAS, Publisher
Gigo Alampay, Writer
Liza Flores, Abi Goy, Frances Alvarez, and Jamie Bauza, Illustrator
We are in an age of information explosion, and with it comes the dangers of being exposed to both misinformation and disinformation. Children and the youth are often susceptible to this. There must be a way by which they can learn to be more critical of what they read or see on the internet. YouThink: Fight Fake News is a zine-style activity book that comes in handy as young people navigate through this very complicated world. It can also help teachers find ways of bringing critical literacy in the classroom.
Tinola ni Nanay
Hiyas-OMF Literature, Publisher
Maloi Malibiran-Salumbides, Writer
Felix Mago Miguel, Illustrator
Ang pagluluto ay lengguwahe ng pagmamahal sa bawat pamilya. Karaniwan din itong ginagampanan ng mga ina ng tahanan.
Sa kwentong ito ang anak naman ang siyang nagbahagi ng pagmamahal sa kanyang ina sa pamamagitan ng pagluluto ng isang espesyal na ulam. Sa proseso ng pagluluto ating mararamdaman na tila nasa tabi lamang at nakapatnubay pa rin ang kanyang ina bagama’t ito ay malayo sa kanya.
Ang aklat na pambatang ito ay tila isang libro ng resipi na naghahain ng paggabay kung paano maitatawid ang pag-ibig sa pagitan ng magulang at anak sa gitna ng mga pagsubok.
Kids’ Choice Awards
Chapter Books Category
The Quick and Careful Adventures of Muni
Adarna House, Publisher
Denise Nicole P. Tolentino, Writer and Illustrator
I am the Change in Climate Change
CANVAS, Publisher
Alyssa M. Peleo-Alampay, Ph.D., Writer
Ang Ilustrador ng Kabataan, Illustrator
Anak ng Tinapay
OMF Literature – Hiyas, Publisher, Publisher
Jacqueline Franquelli, Writer
Daniel Tingcungco, Illustrator
Maselan ang Tanong ng Batang si Usman
OMF Literature – Hiyas, Publisher
Dr. Luis P. Gatmaitan, Writer
Danielle Florendo, Illustrator
Ang mga Alitaptap ng Pulang Buhangin
Komiket Inc., Publisher
H Quilantang, Creator
Doobiedoo Asks
Komiket Inc., Publisher
Bambi Eloriaga-Amago, Writer
Roland Amago, Illustrator
Little Wolf
Komiket Inc., Publisher
Cat S., Creator
Twinkle, Twinkle
Komiket Inc., Publisher
Tori Tadiar, Creator
Catch a Falling Star (Filipino Edition)
Lampara Publishing House, Publisher
Cristina Pantoja-Hidalgo, Writer
Chuckberry J. Pascual, Translator
Sinta
Street Tales Publishing House, Publisher
Ana Digi, Writer
Biboy Royong, Illustrator
Picture Books Category
Paano Magbilang si Nanay?
John Patrick Solano, Writer
Kenneth Justine Licaycay, Illustrator
Si Gino Gulay
Jerome Vitug, Writer
Lloyd Zapanta, Illustrator, Illustrator
Palaruang Bahaghari
Mark Norman Boquiren, Writer
Paul David Arcos, Illustrator
Cassy’s Chair
Meanne Mabesa Mijares, Writer
Joey Ellson, Illustrator
Our Neighbor’s a Witch
Kristoffer Angelo Vargas, Writer
Joey Ellson, Illustrator
Maruray, Ang Diwatang Hindi Kagandahan
Maria Isabelle Laguitan, Writer
Jan Rex Casiroman, Illustrator
Supremo Kiddo
Mark Norman Boquiren, Writer
John Patrick Gañas, Illustrator
Nang Matutong Magbasa si Mariano
Jacqueline Tiu, Writer
Alissa Evangelista, Illustrator
Si Kuya Ding sa Imahelandia
Darwin Medallada, Writer
Alissa Evangelista, Illustrator
Viva, Pit Señor
Danica M. Guevarra, Writer
Jovanni Belmonte, Illustrator
All books were published by Chikiting Books.
