Book Festival in BCD. Interested?
Hi! I've been toying with the idea for some time now, but I was wondering if there's an interest in events like these in Bacolod. Luzon has the Manila International Book Fair, Philippine Book Festival, etc. It would be great if we had one in our region.
The Bacolod Book Festival would prioritize indie/trad published authors and local bookstores in Neg. Occ. There would be fun activities (trivia games, raffles, cosplay, etc.). Guest speakers talking about AI in literature & academia would also be nice. The entrance fee would be around P35-P50 pesos depending on costs, and students would have discounted rates.
I was hoping this could help spark the younger gens' passion for reading again, especially with literacy rates plummeting globally. We actually have a homegrown NYT Bestseller (Thea Guanzon). It's a shame she's not celebrated enough, so this could also be an avenue for talented local writers to finally be recognized for their work.
Thoughts?
PS: On average, how much do you spend on books during book fairs?