“Anne’s Songs: Words from the Father’s Heart” Connects an American Faith Journey With Readers in Asia

A collection shaped by nearly five decades of prayer, spiritual reflection, and personal experience will find a new audience in Asia as Anne Shostrom Collins’ “Anne’s Songs: Words from the Father’s Heart” is showcased at the Manila International Book Fair 2026.

Reading Glass Books will feature Collins’ work at Booth 2-102, on September 10 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the SMX Convention Center Manila. This special showcase brings a distinct perspective on Christian faith to a Philippine audience known for its strong reading culture and deep appreciation for faith-centered works.

Collins began documenting songs, messages, and spiritual impressions in 1976 following what she describes as her baptism of the Holy Spirit. Over the years, these writings grew alongside her experiences with family, ministry, service, hardship, and personal renewal, eventually forming the collection now presented to an international audience.

Rather than following a traditional devotional format, “Anne’s Songs: Words from the Father’s Heart” blends lyrical writing with reflections on trust, surrender, perseverance, and prayer. Its pages explore the challenges that can test faith while pointing toward hope, reminding readers that spiritual growth can emerge through both joyful and difficult seasons.

The book’s presentation at MIBF reflects the increasingly international nature of literary exchange in Asia. Events such as the Manila International Book Fair create a space where works originating from different countries can cross cultural and geographic boundaries, introducing audiences to voices they may not otherwise encounter.

For Collins, the Manila showcase represents an opportunity to place her longtime spiritual writings before a new community and allow the collection’s central themes to speak beyond their original setting. Her work offers a personal account of faith while opening a broader conversation about hope, resilience, and the search for meaning during uncertain times.

The Manila International Book Fair 2026 will take place from September 9 to 13 at the SMX Convention Center Manila in Pasay City. Visitors can explore “Anne’s Songs: Words from the Father’s Heart” and discover other titles presented by Reading Glass Books throughout the fair.

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