Lampara Books traces its origins to 1997, when publishers Segundo “Jun” Matias Jr. and Richard Reynante, founders of Precious Pages Corporation, decided to expand from publishing romance novels into children’s publishing. Their goal was to create affordable, locally produced books that would support children’s learning and development.2

The company’s first publication, Connect the Dots and Color, received a positive market response, encouraging further investment in children’s educational materials. Initially operating under the imprint Easy to Learn Books, the children’s division eventually evolved into Lampara Publishing House, Inc., with Lampara Books serving as its primary literary imprint.3

Since its establishment, Lampara has expanded beyond activity books to include picture books, storybooks, novels, graphic novels, educational resources, and teacher support materials. Its publications are designed for children, parents, teachers, and caregivers.4

Lampara Books’ vision is:

“Inspire generations through the joy of reading.”

Its mission is:

“We create and publish exceptional books that uplift and empower the Filipino.”

The publisher emphasizes literacy, values formation, creativity, and cultural appreciation through accessible, high-quality books.5

Lampara Books publishes a wide range of titles, including:

• Children’s picture books
• Award-winning storybooks
• Educational workbooks
• Big Books for classroom reading
• Graphic novels
• Young adult fiction
• Middle-grade novels
• Science and health books
• Reference materials
• Bible and Bible story books
• Phonics and leveled reading resources
• Learning packages and flashcards

Many of its books are written in both Filipino and English to support bilingual education and broaden accessibility.6

Lampara Books develops reading materials that support early literacy and classroom instruction. One of its notable initiatives is Lampara Reads, a leveled reading program featuring decodable texts based on systematic phonics instruction. The program was created to help improve foundational reading skills among Filipino learners.7

Beginning in 2000, Lampara Books participated in major international book fairs in Singapore, Germany, Japan, Taiwan, Italy, and the United States. These events helped the publisher secure foreign publishing rights for several titles.

Its books have been translated into languages including:

• Dutch
• Portuguese
• Mandarin
• Malay
• Tamil
• Bahasa Indonesia

The company also established Easy to Learn Sydney in Australia in 2005 as its first overseas branch.

In addition to original Filipino titles, Lampara has published licensed educational and storybooks featuring internationally recognized characters and brands, including:

• Disney
• Marvel
• Barbie
• Winnie the Pooh
• Dora the Explorer
• Blue’s Clues
• Barney
• Peppa Pig
• Cocomelon
• Toy Story

These publications adapt popular children’s franchises for the Philippine educational market.8

Lampara Books has received recognition from numerous Philippine literary and publishing organizations. Its publications include works honored by:

• Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature
• Philippine Board on Books for Young People
• National Book Development Board
• Lampara Prize
• National Children’s Book Awards
• Filipino Readers’ Choice Awards
• Catholic Mass Media Awards
• International Board on Books for Young People9

Lampara Books is recognized as one of the Philippines’ major publishers of children’s literature. Its catalog includes works by established Filipino authors and illustrators, many of which promote Filipino history, culture, social awareness, and values education. Several titles have been adopted in schools and educational programs nationwide.10

Lampara Publishing House, Inc. is headquartered in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, where it manages editorial, publishing, and educational outreach activities.

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