The writer and a member of the organizing team for the Filipino-Canadian Book Festival Nathalie De Los Santos discusses the 12-14 July 2024 events, her bookstagram PilipinxPages, and more, with Joseph Planta.

Text of the introduction by Joseph Planta:

I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at TheCommentary.ca.  

I’ve been a big fan of Nathalie De Los Santos for a while now. She’s an internet influencer in the best sense of the word. She uses her popular Instagram account, PilipinxPages to showcase books by authors of Philippine heritage. As I mention in the interview, I’ve bought many books because of her posts, and I enjoy it a great deal. But Nathalie, who joins me now, is more than her Instagram handle. Among the many things she does in the community, she is part of the organising team for the Filipino-Canadian Book Festival, which is taking place 12-14 July 2024. As I’ll be on hiatus on the podcast, I’m happy to talk to Nathalie about the impetus of this important event, the planning involved, and what we’ll expect that weekend in July. It’s early days, and even though we taped this interview last week, there are already a number of events planned, and Nathalie will tell us about those shortly. The events will take place at the Joyce Collingwood Neighbourhood House, and Massy Arts Society. It’ll be a great chance to celebrate and amplify the voices of Filipino Canadian authors, artists and creators. Visit their website at https://filcanbookfest.squarespace.com for more information. Between now and July 12^th, they’ll be updating it with information. Nathalie De Los Santos is a writer and creative based here in Vancouver. She is also the creator of the podcast Filipino Fairy Tales, Mythology and Folklore, and the author of Hasta Mañana, Alice’s Order; and is working on a Filipino folklore inspired fantasy novel called Diyosa Mata. Visit her own website at www.natdls.com for more. Please welcome to the Planta: On the Line program, Nathalie De Los Santos; Ms. De Los Santos, good morning.  

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