Adarna House began in 1980, when it was founded by National Artist for Literature, Virgilio S. Almario, to respond to the need of Filipino children to develop their minds through enjoyable learning opportunities and memorable literary experiences. Over the years, Adarna House has built a community that includes a multitude of treasured partners who share our enthusiasm for children, our commitment to education, and our passion for reading.

The best Filipino writers, illustrators, and researchers help us create products that feature Filipino values, culture, history, and experiences.

Through its programs and products, Adarna House aims to impart our core values to Filipino readers: Mahusay(Excellence), Masipag (Industriousness), May malasakit (Compassion), Mapagkakatiwalaan (Trustworthiness), at May Pag-ibig sa bayan (Love of Country). We are continually inspired to create meaningful and engaging reading experiences by and for our most valued partners: the Filipino children. It is their curiosity that keeps us motivated, their creativity that we wish to equal, and their potential for greatness that we will always strive to serve. It is they who keep us committed to our duty: to create good playmates, classmates, and friends not only for children, but also for art, literature, and country.