The Gawad Teodora Alonso Story Book Writing Competition is a prestigious annual literary contest in the Philippines, typically aimed at recognizing outstanding Filipino writers who create high-quality children's literature. The competition is named in honor of Teodora Alonso Realonda, who is famously known as the mother of Dr. JosĂ© Rizal, the national hero of the Philippines. Teodora was an educated woman who greatly influenced Rizal’s intellectual growth, and the award honors her legacy by encouraging the writing of meaningful and culturally significant stories for young readers.Â