Behind the Verses: An Author Q&A—Alive, Again by Jane Glossil
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Behind the Verses: An Author Q&A—Alive, Again by Jane Glossil

Life includes grief, and grief belongs to life. What do we do when the life we knew comes to an end? How do we keep going when those who shaped our world are gone? Alive, Again is a memoir in verse that walks that honest, tender path through grief. Fifty…

Finding What Is Meant for You: Jane Chen on Love, Life, and Her New Book “Meant”
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Finding What Is Meant for You: Jane Chen on Love, Life, and Her New Book “Meant”

“Never rush, what is meant for you will find you—at the right place, right time, and right moment.” This is the message the author, Jane Chen, incorporated in her book. If you’re wondering how this blog post came up to in your feed, it is probably because this is meant…

The magic beneath the dakit tree: a conversation with Trisha Matabalan
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The magic beneath the dakit tree: a conversation with Trisha Matabalan

Beneath the Dakit Tree, the real and the imagined refuse to be separated. Trisha Matabalan’s Under The Dakit Tree is a compilation of stories rooted in Bohol’s folklore, shaped by her childhood, and woven with quiet magic, where spirits like neighbors and myths feel like home. Let Trisha show you…

Love, Heartbreak, and Everything in Between: Christine Ann Sy’s Scribbles in My Notepad
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Love, Heartbreak, and Everything in Between: Christine Ann Sy’s Scribbles in My Notepad

Does love always come with hurt? Does disappointment always supersede joy? Must hope always risk heartbreak? Christine Ann Sy’s Scribbles In My Notepad is a raw and authentic poetry book imbued with a tang of cheekiness, reminiscent of how one would write in their—you guessed it—notepad. Inspired by her own…

Where Love Resides: Joanna Villamor’s Home is Here
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Where Love Resides: Joanna Villamor’s Home is Here

Are we searching for love in the wrong places? Joanna Villamor’s Home Is Here takes the readers on a journey of realization where love truly resides. Anchored on themes of family, friendship, and belonging, Joanna deconstructs long-established grand notions of love. Through lines and verses, the collection reveals that love…

Culture Through a Child’s Curiosity: Maria and Little Nińo
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Culture Through a Child’s Curiosity: Maria and Little Nińo

Culture is learned and passed down from generation to generation. Understanding culture is essential for making sense of human behavior and social life. Culture provides the context that explains why people in different societies act the way they do. And what’s more beautiful and a better way to share culture…

THE HILARIOUS AND HEARTWARMING WORLD OF CLOVER
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THE HILARIOUS AND HEARTWARMING WORLD OF CLOVER

“I am a Butterfly” is a charming children’s book that tells the story of a small slug named Clover with enormous dream. His dream isn’t just a dream; it’s an aspiration to soar high like a graceful butterfly. Can you imagine such a comical sight? This whimsical tale is crafted…