Biba Ha’ånen Libirasion! Happy 82nd Guam Liberation Day! 🇬🇺 🇺🇸

Today, we honor the courage, resilience, and sacrifices of those who fought for Guam’s freedom. As we celebrate 82 years of liberation, may we continue to cherish our island’s rich heritage, uphold the spirit of unity, and inspire future generations with hope and pride. Biba Guåhan! ❤️💙🤍

Join us for the D204 Lions Clubs Back-to-School Saturday Story Time - August 1, 2026

Join us for the D204 Lions Clubs Back-to-School Saturday Story Time on August 1, 2026, via Zoom or in person at the Hagatna Public Library.  Register athttps://bit.ly/lionsclubreading.  We look forward to seeing you there! 🦁📚🚤✏️🍎😃

Join us for the D204 Lions Clubs New Year's Saturday Story Time - Jan. 3, 2026

Join us for the D204 Lions Clubs New Year's Saturday Story Time on January 3, 2026, via Zoom or in person at the Hagatna Public Library.  Register at https://bit.ly/lionsclubreading.  We look forward to seeing you there! 🦁📚🚤 🎉😃

Congratulations, Fanuchånan 2025 Graduates!

The University of Guam celebrated the achievements of 198 graduates at its Fanuchånan (Fall) 2025 Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at the UOG Calvo Field House.  This graduating class includes 134 students earning bachelor’s degrees and 64 earning master’s degrees.  Biba UOG graduates!

September 2025 Guam Council ILA Newsletter

Click here to view the September 2025 Guam Council ILA newsletter.

Join us for the D204 Lions Clubs New Year's Saturday Story Time - Jan. 3, 2026

Join us for the D204 Lions Clubs New Year's Saturday Story Time on January 3, 2026, via Zoom or in person at the Hagatna Public Library.  Register at https://bit.ly/lionsclubreading.  We look forward to seeing you there! 🦁📚🚤 🎉😃

Join us for the D204 Lions Clubs Christmas Saturday Story Time - Dec. 6, 2025

Join us for the D204 Lions Clubs Christmas Saturday Story Time on December 6, 2025, via Zoom or in person at the Hagatna Public Library.  The Guahan Isan Famagu’on Leos will also host a special arts and crafts activity.  Register at https://bit.ly/lionsclubreading We look forward to seeing you there! 🦁📚🚤🎄🎁😃

Join us for the D204 Lions Clubs New Year's Saturday Story Time - Jan. 4

Join us for the D204 Lions Clubs New Year's Saturday Story Time on January 4, 2025, via Zoom or in person at the Haganta Public Library.  Register at https://bit.ly/lionsclubreading We look forward to seeing you there! 🦁 📚🎉

Filis Pasgua yan Biba Anu Nuebu!

 

D204 Lions Clubs Back-to-School Saturday Story Time - Aug. 3

Join us for the D204 Lions Clubs Back-to-School Story Time on Saturday, August 3, 2024.  Register at https://bit.ly/lionsclubreading We look forward to seeing you there! 🦁 📚✏️😀

NSBW Events

 

I Nana gi i Familia Open Mic Poetry - May 11

Please join us for the I Nana gi i Familia FESTPAC Literary Arts Open Mic event in celebration of all our amazing mothers on May 11, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Asiga in Hagatna.  We look forward to seeing you there!

CALL OUT FOR FESTPAC DELEGATES

 

Daughters of the Island: CHamoru Women Organizers of Guähan and Other Writings - March 24

Join us for the book launch on the 40th Anniversary Edition of Daughters of the Island:  CHamoru Women Organizers of Guähan and Other Writings by Dr. Laura M. Torres Souder on MARCH 24, 2024 (PALM SUNDAY) | 2:00P.M. - 4:00 P.M. ACADEMY OF OUR LADY OF GUAM FINE ARTS AUDITORIUM. 

D204 Lions Clubs Easter Saturday Story Time - April 6

Join us for the D204 Lions Clubs Easter Story Time on Saturday, April 6, 2024.  Register at https://bit.ly/lionsclubreading We look forward to seeing you there! 🦁 🐇📚😀

D204 Lions Clubs CHamoru Saturday Story Time - March 2

Join us for the D204 Lions Clubs CHamoru Story Time on Saturday, March 2, 2024.  Register at https://bit.ly/lionsclubreading We look forward to seeing you there! 🦁🌴📚😀

Calling All Youth Musicians on Saturdays @ the Micro Mall

 

Craig Santos Perez accepts 2023 National Book Award

Craig Santos Perez accepts 2023 National Book Award, Poetry for from unincorporated territory [åmot] 

Source:  https://youtu.be/SjdHuVL5vKk?si=vgrDkQErM8vBMjDX

Join us for the D204 Lions Clubs Christmas Saturday Story Time - Dec. 2

 Register at https://bit.ly/lionsclubreading We look forward to seeing you there! 🦁🎄🎅🎁📚😀

UOG Press October • Oktubre Newsletter

 

Join us for the launch of our Kantan CHamoru Children's Book Series!  “These books reintroduce long beloved songs to young readers, but they also introduce them to new musical voices who are carrying on the tradition. The Kantan CHamoru book series celebrates the musical tradition in CHamoru culture. The lyrics in each poem or song reflect key values for the community, such as the importance of respecting elders, perpetuating cultural practices, and expressing pride in one’s heritage.” – Kiana Brown, Project Manager   Pre-Order Now for $12 2023 Association of University Presses Directors Residency Report: Victoria-Lola Leon Guerrero, University of Guam Press, reports on visiting five presses UOG Press Director of Publishing Victoria-Lola Leon Guerrero spent the beginning of May visiting university presses on the U.S. East Coast and learning from their directors and teams as part of a press director's residency program organized by the Association of University Presses. She learned a variety of approaches to academic publishing including editorial, production, marketing, and business strategies and is excited to apply this expanded knowledge at UOG Press.    Leon Guerrero visited Princeton University Press and Rutgers University Press in New Jersey and New York University Press and Fordham University Press in New York City. She also had meetings with the directors of Temple University Press, University of Pennsylvania Press, Oxford University Press, and Columbia University Press. She ended her trip at Brown University in Rhode Island, where she learned about their exciting and innovative digital publications program.  Read the full article here! Finu’ Chamorro for Beginners by Faye Untalan Pre-Order Now for $45

Publish your writing with Songsong Stories!   What can you submit? You can submit poetry, prose, or an excerpt of a larger piece along with a short bio. You may also include a photo or artwork to accompany the publication.   All pieces published in Songsong stories will also be lined up for publication in PDN's Lifestyle section or Pika magazine.   Word limit is 600-800 words for PDN. There is no word limit for Songsong stories, but most blog pieces range between 1,600 - 1,900 words.   Your Songsong Stories submission will be edited prior and sent back to you for your final review/approval.   Where do you submit? uogpress@triton.uog.edu   When can you submit? Submissions are open year-round. View Songsong Stories Follow UOG Press on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter at @UOGPress for updates and exciting news regarding our latest publicatins, Youth Empowerment Grant initiatives, upcoming art and writing workshops, and more!