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Vibal Foundation, in partnership with Gawad Kalinga (GK), will launch the Booklilit! Books for Bulilit Readers for GK's Sibol and Sagip programs on 6 December 2011 at the Filipinas Heritage Library in Makati City.

Booklilit!, Vibal Foundation's line of bilingual children's books, combine words and vivid illustrations to bring storytelling to life, with stories that help children address real-life questions, concerns, and values. With English and Filipino text side by side, young readers can easily follow the story and develop their language skills, while fostering a love of reading that will last a lifetime.

Booklilit! has eight colorful storybooks books each for GK's Sibol (for ages three to six years old) and Sagip (for ages seven to thirteen years old) programs.

For the Sibol program, the titles are:

• Bunsoy by Genaro R. Gojo Cruz, illustrated by Leo Ang

• Saling Pusa by Genaro Gojo Cruz, illustrated by James Abalos

• Hayan na si Kidlat! by Russel Molino, illustrated by Ariel Santillan

• Ang Lola Kong Mahilig Mag-utos by Luis P. Gatmaitan, illustrated by Zeus Bascon

• Si Tak-tu by Luis Gatmaitan, illustrated by Arnulfo Renia Cruz

• Ang Bago Kong Kalaro by Rhandee Garlitos, illustrated by Kinomi Kasanagi Acosta

• Salamat Po by Russel Molina, illustrated by Tokwa Peñaflorida

• Si Faisal at si Farida by Rhandee Garlitos, illustrated by Tinsley Garanchon

For the Sagip program, the titles are:

• Ang Batang may Maraming-Maraming Bahay by Genaro Gojo Cruz, illustrated by Aldy Aguirre

• Anluwagi by Genaro Gojo Cruz, illustrated by Pergylene Acuña

• Umaga Na, Tala by Russel Molina, illustrated by Marcus Nada

• Halimaw by Russel Molina, illustrated by Rommel Joson

• Handog kay Isabella by Luis Gatmaitan, illustrated by Ferdinand Guevara

• Laki sa Hirap by Luis Gatmaitan, illustrated by David Quindoy

• Lauan, the Seed that Wanted to Fly by Rhandee Garlitos, illustrated by Hubert Fucio

• Olive Ridley Comes Home by Rhandee Garlitos, illustrated by Yasmin Doctor

Recognizing the need to nurture minds for nation-building, Vibal Foundation, the corporate social arm of Vibal Publishing House, Inc., has partnered with Gawad Kalinga through literacy programs benefiting underprivileged children.

For more than a decade, Gawad Kalinga has been taking steps to eradicate poverty by building communities.

This partnership in in line with Vibal Foundation's commitment to spread knowledge, literature, and awareness across cultural and socioeconomic borders.