Judging a book by its author: When writers become the problematic plot

Can we separate the art from the artist?

In this episode of Thought Bubbles on Teka Teka, host Bubbles Magpayo talks to magazine editor and reader Celine Dabao about Filipino literature, the Manila International Book Fair, and the complicated question of supporting problematic authors. From the Exploding Galaxies controversy to literary clout, accountability, and meaningful support for Filipino writers, they ask: When an author’s work matters to us, where do we draw the line between loving the literature and standing by our values?

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