In an effort to bridge cultural divides, create a greater
understanding among communities and promote multiculturalism,
the National Library and Information System Authority (NALIS) will host
each year a celebration of Latin culture, arts, folklore, films and cuisine.

Celebrating 1st Time Authors is NALIS’s attempt to applaud the hard work
of first time authors, to encourage new writers to enter the publishing arena,
and to raise public awareness of the issues involved in the protection of
intellectual property as well as the enforcement of copyright.