One Week Out: What to Expect at The Prelude Girl Launch + Early Reader Notes
We’re almost there. On Saturday, August 30 at 2:00 p.m., we open the room for Marjorie Gavan’s debut poetry collection, The Prelude Girl. Here’s how the afternoon will flow—and why early readers say this little book lands like a heartbeat.
Quick Details
When: Sat, Aug 30, 2025 · 2:00 PM (doors 1:30)
Where: Capri Art Café & Gallery, 289 A Mabini St, Barangay Nueva, San Pedro, 4023 Laguna
RSVP: haribon@haribonpublishing.com
Program at a Glance (≈90 minutes)
Welcome
Reading #1 by Marjorie
On-stage chat about the book’s making
Publisher message & cover unveiling (scannable QR to the Amazon page)
Reading #2
Open Q&A
Book signing + café/coffee-bar orders
Food & drinks: Tea and vegan finger foods are complimentary. Café dishes and beverages are available for purchase at the counter. (Please support our venue partners.)
How Signing Works
Books on site: We’ll have paperbacks at the book table, which you may purchase. We’ll provide DTI receipts.
Personalization: Hand your purchased books to Marjorie when you reach the front so that she can write a dedication.
Payments: Cash and major e-wallet QR accepted at the table.
Photos: Quick photo welcome—have your camera ready.
Can’t attend?
Paperback: Buy on Amazon.
Kindle eBook: Pre-order here. The book goes live on August 30, 2025.
Hardcover: Purchase here. It includes four bonus poems not included in other formats.
Little extras
A large cover display with a QR code will be on the easel. Scan to buy the eBook in seconds.
Getting There & Parking
Arrive early. Building-front and street parking are first-come, first-served around the café.
Consider car-pooling or ride-hailing to skip the parking hunt.
If you’ll take the bus from Metro Manila, take a Pacita Bus at One Ayala Terminal, Makati. Tell the driver to drop you off at Savemore, San Pedro. From Savemore, cross the street, enter the alleyway, and when you reach the next street, turn left again. You may contact us at 09985396948 if you get lost.
If you need accessibility help, email us ahead: haribon@haribonpublishing.com
Early reader notes: why this book matters now
Early responses highlight:
Feeling seen without judgment.
Tender language carrying a clear truth.
No forced closure—just words for what happened.
Solidarity for anyone who’s loved “almost” and had to choose themselves.
“I thought I was the only one who loved like this.”
If you’ve ever stayed longer than you should have, waited for a message that never came, or left the room stronger than you entered, these poems are for you.
A short mood playlist (optional listening)
Play this on your way to the launch:
“Motion Sickness” — Phoebe Bridgers
“Unstoppable” (Acoustic) — Sia
“I Know The End” — Phoebe Bridgers
“Liability” — Lorde
“Fallingwater” — Maggie Rogers
…and a mini reading list if you want to pre-game the poetry: Sylvia Plath, Louise Glück, Yrsa Daley-Ward, Marguerite Duras.
See You Saturday
RSVP now: haribon@haribonpublishing.com
Get the book: Paperback
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