2017
Grand Prize
Genaro Gojo Cruz for “Dalawa Kami ni Lola”
Honorable Mention
Genaro Gojo Cruz for “Pamilya Papel”
Imelda Estrella for “May Lihim ang Dagat.”
Laging kasama ni Oyen ang lola niya. Kaya sa araw-araw, dalawa silang nag-aalmusal, naliligo, nanananghalian, umiidlip, nagmemeryenda, naglalaro sa hardin, umiinom ng gatas, at nahihimbing sa pagtulog.
Pero paano kung isang araw, di na kayang gawin ng kaniyang lola ang lahat ng ito? Ano kaya ang mga matutuklasan ni Oyen na mga kaya na niyang gawin nang mag-isa? Paano niya aalagaan ang kaniyang mahal na lola?
- Dalawa Kami ni Lola -
Genaro Gojo Cruz is a teacher and an award-winning author for children. He won his second Salanga Prize in 2017 for his story Dalawa Kami ni Lola, which was published by Lampara Publishing House in 2018.
Mr. Gojo Cruz’s story, “Pamilya Papel” also received an honorable mention alongside Imelda Estrella’s story, “May Lihim ang Dagat.”
Awarded during the 34th National Children’s Book Day celebration on July 18, 2017 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines.
