On Saturday, July 10, 2021, four days after Charlson’s birthday, #MilfloresPublishing went live on Facebook to launch Charlson Ong’s novel #WhiteLadyBlackChrist. Broadcasting from a building rooftop in Pasig, via Zoom, authors such as Cristina Pantoja-Hidalgo, Jose Dalisay, Gemino Abad, Krip Yuson, Mahar Mangahas, Margie Holmes, Marjorie Evasco, Susan Lara, FH Batacan, Tara Sering, Kris Lacaba, Celina Cristobal, Joel Salud, Alma Anonas-Carpio, Ramille Gulle, Neni Sta. Romana-

#IvanReverente is the illustrator and visual artist of the cover of White Lady, Black Christ. Here, Ivan takes us through the process of making the cover art and tells us what makes for a good cover, while giving future illustrators a few tips on illustrating for books. 1. Can you explain your process in creating the cover art for #WhiteLadyBlackChrist? It was a series of trial and error. Since the book tackles religion, I knew I had to remain respectful in using religious ic