Lampara Books releases heritage titles for young Filipino readers

Insider Spotlight

• Lampara Books launched new literary and educational titles for National Heritage Month
• The collection includes “Ibong Adarna”, “Florante at Laura”, and “Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang”
• New series also support literacy, child rights, inclusion, disaster readiness, and safety awareness
  
  

Lampara Books is marking National Heritage Month with a new collection of literary and educational releases that celebrate Filipino storytelling while promoting cultural appreciation and values formation among young readers.

The lineup features Filipino classics, modern retellings, and educational series designed for children, families, teachers, and schools seeking accessible and culturally relevant learning materials.

Why it matters

The release highlights two of Philippine literature’s most enduring works: Ibong Adarna and Florante at Laura. The new Ibong Adarna edition, edited by scholar and children’s literature advocate Eugene Y. Evasco, includes chapter summaries, vocabulary guides, and comprehension prompts.

The volume also features cover art by Arnaldo Mirasol and interior illustrations by Randy Valiente. Meanwhile, the new Florante at Laura edition modernizes the classic text while preserving its historical and linguistic character, with annotations, glossaries, discussion guides, and illustrations by Rowin Agarao.

The big picture

Lampara Books also spotlights the newest collection of Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang, retold by award-winning writer Christine S. Bellen-Ang and illustrated by Filipino artists. 

Inspired by Severino Reyes’ iconic stories, the collection brings beloved tales to today’s children through themes of imagination, morality, wonder, and cultural memory.

“These stories have long occupied a cherished place in Filipino childhood,” shares Segundo D. Matias Jr., founder of Lampara Books and Precious Pages Corp. 

“Through these new editions, we hope to preserve their legacy while allowing a new generation of readers to discover the beauty, wisdom, and humanity found within Filipino storytelling traditions.”

What’s new

The publisher is also launching educational series addressing literacy and social development. These include Decodable Comics for Fluency in Filipino and English, which uses Systematic Phonics and the Marungko Approach to build foundational reading skills.

Other titles include Kids Have Rights!, Sari-Sari Books, Disaster Ready-Kids Series, and Kaligtasan Para sa mga Bata, covering child rights, inclusivity, disaster preparedness, and public safety awareness.

For Lampara Books, reading is both a way to preserve culture and a foundation for education, imagination, and nation-building. —Ramon C. Nocon | Ed: Corrie S. Narisma