MANILA, Philippines – The community reading and learning space of SM Cares, SM Book Nook, aims to enrich learning for Filipino school children in time for the resumption of classes this June.
Students, young readers, and curious minds are invited explore its welcoming reading spaces at SM North EDSA and SM Podium.
As a community hub where stories, creativity, and connection come together, Book Nook expands the learning experiences of children through simple yet meaningful activities on top of the learning resources made accessible to them.
With its growing calendar of activities, Book Nook also brings reading closer to communities—making learning materials and platforms more accessible, enjoyable, and memorable when shared. From storytelling sessions and book readings to creative workshops and community programs, Book Nook encourages everyone to see reading not as a requirement, but as a joyful experience that can inspire curiosity, confidence, and lifelong learning.
June activities
SM Book Nook in partnership with the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) celebrated the birth month of National Hero, Dr. Jose Rizal with a readathon of one of his most prolific books—El Filibusterismo—and a special interactive learning session on archaeology.
The community reading event held in partnership with Fully Booked is a collective read-aloud session which invited participants to revisit the themes, lessons, and historical significance of a classic piece of Filipino literature. With the event, Book Nook helped boost pivotal local literature to a wider modern audience through more accessible and engaging means.
“History is appreciation for all the roads that led us to where we are today, and archeology allows us to dig deep into those roads and find that our lives are founded on stories.” SM Supermalls Executive Vice President for Marketing, Joaquin San Agustin addresses the crowd of young learners joining the special session hosted by SM Book Nook in partnership with the NHCP.
Capping off the month of June, Book Nook Podium will also be celebrating fathers for a special weekend engagement called “A Chapter for Fathers” where visitors can gift a free big Hallmark card to their dads for a message in the community board.
“Book Nook was created to be a space where people can feel welcome to read, learn, imagine, and connect,” said Book Nook pioneer Shereen T. Sy. “In time for the resumption of classes, we hope more students, and communities will visit Book Nook and rediscover the joy of stories—not only as a way to learn, but as a way to spend meaningfully add to what they are learning in school.”
Book Nook will continue to host activities that invite the public to read, create, and take part in community learning experiences across its active branches at SM North EDSA and SM Podium.
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