Guam Treasures LLC donates 20 books to Guam ILA

In an effort to promote literacy on island, Guam Treasures LLC donated 20 copies of their book titled, “Neni Girl from Agat, Guam” written by local author Dr. Anita Borja Enriquez and illustrated by local artist Cianna Yanger, to the Guam Council of the International Literacy Association.  Guam Treasures LLC is a women-owned small business located in Guåhan.  The Neni Doll Collection is a trademark of Guam Treasures LLC, which represents innovative designs and stories inspired by local cultural memories and values and the unique heritage of the island of Guåhan and her people.  The initial collection launched in November 2021, featuring plush neni dolls Ana and Juan, with an accompanying children’s book by local author Dr. Anita Borja Enriquez illustrated by local artist Cianna Yanger.

Book donation:  Local author Dr. Anita Borja Enriquez, Guam Treasures LLC, donates 20 copies of her book titled, “Neni Girl from Agat, Guam” to the Guam Council of the International Literacy Association (ILA).  Pictured L-R first row:  Mae M.C. Mendiola, ILA Board Member; Martha C. Sudo, Guam ILA Recording Secretary; Dr. Enriquez; and Liwayway Anicas, Guam ILA President.  Back row L-R:  Verna Mendiola, ILA Board Member; Tina Buendicho, ILA Board Member; Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, ILA Board Member; and Nilfa Milan, ILA Treasurer.