Get the Complete Experience: Author of ‘Silence’ Shares the Latest at the Philippine Book Festival 2025
Author Che De Leon’s award-winning debut novel Silence will be available from March 13 to 16 at the Philippine Book Festival at SM Megamall Megatrade Hall.
Set in a world where perfection has been achieved and those with missing body parts are considered Incomplete, Silence follows Lily, a girl who lost her tongue, as she navigates through a dangerous landscape of greed and desperation on a quest to reclaim her missing tongue and thus, reclaim her identity.
“The author weaves a complex narrative that is as emotionally resonant as it is darkly imaginative. Lily’s internal battle mirrors the external conflict in this fractured world, making her story both deeply personal and universally relatable. De Leon’s voice is distinct and powerful, offering readers an unflinching look at survival, identity, and resilience.” Literary Titan
Featuring newly illustrated character guides by @girlintheyellowjacket, don’t miss as author Che De Leon shares her perspective on bringing her novel to life in our panel Echoes of Fiction: Music and Visuals from Philippine Tales on March 15 from 2:00 to 3:00 PM. Be sure to check out this panel as she and two other authors discuss turning stories into multimedia art!
Grab your copies of Silence at Booth BO02, where we are joined by Che De Leon on March 15 at 4:00 PM. Get a chance to have your copy signed and meet the incredible mind behind this dark-fantasy thriller!
About the Author
Che De Leon holds an MFA degree in Creative Writing from De La Salle Manila. She is a voracious reader and consumer of different types of media–fiction, non-fiction, film, comics, video games, and tabletop RPGs. ‘Silence’ is her debut novel.
To know more about Che De Leon, check out her website: https://chewriteswords.com/
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