Big Bad Wolf in Quezon City: Everything You Need to Know

North kids, rise! It’s finally your time to let your inner bookworm shine. Big Bad Wolf has finally opened its doors at Ayala Malls TriNoma, and here’s everything you need to know about the book sale:

BBW in Quezon City

Held at the Ayala Malls TriNoma Activity Center, the book sale will be open from August 7 to 15, daily from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday through Thursday and 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM Friday through Sunday. Prices of the books start at a super affordable PHP20.

Fun fact: Quezon City is the 6th city the Big Bad Wolf book sale has toured this year!

BBW brings in local publishers and authors

In time for the celebration of “Buwan ng Wika,” Big Bad Wolf sought to uplift local voices and stories by bringing together an impressive lineup of local publishers at the Big Bad Wolf Trinoma Book Sale. Local publishers such as Feast Books, Adarna, Tahanan Lampara, Bookmark, along with independent book publishers are uniting to showcase the rich and vibrant Filipino literature. This collaboration shines a spotlight on local narratives, ensuring that these diverse stories reach a wider audience.

Big Bad Wolf Books Co-founder Jacqueline Ng reiterated the motivation for each Big Bad Wolf Book Sale. “Our mission has always been to make reading accessible and enjoyable for everyone,” she said. “We are working with local publishers not only to promote reading but also to celebrate the vibrant and diverse stories that reflect the Filipino community’s unique heritage.”

“It’s always heartwarming and extremely rewarding to see so many people passionate about books,” said Big Bad Wolf Books Philippine Managing Partner Carol Chuaying. “The stories and voices from our local publishers bring a unique perspective to our readers, and we are happy to provide a platform that amplifies their work.”

Guests can immerse themselves in Big Bad Wolf’s vibrant selection of over two million books, including incredible titles from local publishers. Local stories in the book sale include Anya Chelabian and Faye Villanueva’s “Ma-I” series from Kawangis Publishing, Ana Digi’s “Sa Kalye Mailap” and “Sinta” from Street Tales Publishing, “José Corazon de Jesus: Mga Piling Tula” edited by National Artist for Literature Virgilio S. Almario from San Anselmo Press.

Also featured in the book sale are books by Palanca Awardee and National Artist for Film and Broadcast Ricky Lee, such as “Sa Puso ng Himala,” “For (Or How Love Devastates Four Out of Every Five of Us),” and “Kulang na Silya at Iba Pang Kwentong Buhay: Essays on Life and Writing.”

BBW teams up with Ayala Malls and QC gov’t to provide books for kids

The third Manila book sale also marks the continuing partnership between Big Bad Wolf and Ayala Malls, with Big Bad Wolf extending its support for the Ayala Malls’ “BookLat: Open. Imagine. Discover.” initiative, which encourages young people within Ayala Malls and Ayala Land Estates communities to read for leisure and entertainment. Ayala Malls aims to collect 20,000 books for public school students from Kindergarten to Grade 3.

Ng and Chuaying lead the ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the Big Bad Wolf TriNoma Book Sale. Also present at the event were the Ambassador of Malaysia to the Philippines Dato’ Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino, Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, Quezon City Councilor Doray Delarmente Bagting, Maguindanao Datu Unsay Municipality Vice Mayor Bai Alicia Nicole S. Ampatuan, Metrobank Credit Card General Usage Head Emily Koa, 2GO Business Unit Head for 2GO Forwarding Faye Babat, IKEA Marketing and PR Manager Patrick Marcelo, and Ayala Malls TriNoma Senior Marketing Manager Anne Palpal-Latoc. Big Bad Wolf guarantees another grand book sale experience that will surely draw crowds from North of the metro.

BBW’s partners

The Big Bad Wolf TriNoma Book Sale will see another appearance Metrobank to offer credit cardholders a special 0% 3-month installment promo for single-receipt purchases worth at least P3,000.

Meanwhile, Swedish furnishing brand IKEA is heading up north to the book sale to provide shoppers with a space to sit down and relax while browsing for their literary choice. They’re also giving visitors an exclusive treat! For a minimum purchase of P3,000, you can earn a raffle entry for a chance to win P50,000 worth of furniture from IKEA.

BBW’s exclusive events

Big Bad Wolf also made sure to amp up the fun with exciting activities for the TriNoma book sale.

“501 Legion,” a cosplay and storytelling activity that’s fun for everyone, is making a return. The littlest ones can once again take part in the book sale as “Little Wolfies Crew” members on weekends.

At the book sale, shoppers can also try 2GO’s human claw machine and win snacks, toys, and of course, more books that you can donate to Quezon City’s public libraries!