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Museo Pambata cards support literacy

October 18, 2009 | 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines - It’s Christmas card-giving season once again. For 12 years straight, Museo Pambata has been holding a Christmas card fundraising campaign that supports its Mobile Library Program, an outreach reading program that brings the joy of books and storytelling to underserved children all throughout the year.

For Christmas 2009, Museo Pambata offers a Christmas card collection in packs of 10 or bulk orders. Designed pro bono by four of the country’s best artists and children’s book illustrators, Museo Pambata’s cards depict the Christmas spirit of Filipino children and families.

There’s “Christmas Eve Dinner” by Robert Alejandro, “Christmas Angel” by Beth Parrocha-Doctolero, “Patintero sa Bisperas ng Pasko” by Jo Ann Bereber-Gando, and “Christmas tarsier” by Pepper Roxas.

Each card comes with a detachable bookmarker. The cards are available at the Pasalubong Shop of Museo Pambata. Bulk orders may be made at 523-1797/98; 536-0595, or e-mail info@museopambata.org.