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02/03/2024

Check out this this awesome article from Positively Filipino featuring me!

I'm so honored to be interviewed and get a chance to spread more filipino culture to children.

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In his illustrated book Bunso Meets the Mumu, artist Rev Valdez uses the mumu, a Filipino sobriquet for “ghost,” as a come-on to make children realize it’s really nothing to be scared of. It’s also a way of introducing a broader audience to Filipino mythology and culture. Contributor Claire Mercado-Obias explores how Valdez does it in her article here: https://www.positivelyfilipino.com/magazine/the-mumu-goes-mainstream

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10/22/2023

I was honored and blessed to share my book with families in New Jersey last week. A big thanks to Watchung Booksellers for inviting me to do a read aloud. I was also able to meet a few inspiring artists as well, which warmed my heart and got me excited for the future of the art community!

10/20/2023

10/17/2023

Come visit me read Bunso Meets a Mumu at the Elmhurst Library in Oakland! Everyone is invited!

08/22/2023

This reading nook though... 😱😱
https://inspiringdesigns.net/oversized-wooden-reading-nooks/

08/22/2023

06/29/2023

My adventures at the ALA annual. Got to meet colleagues that I've worked with virtually for years.

I feel so blessed to know that so many people support my book and are excited for future installments.

Special thanks to for helping me navigate through this journey and encouraging me.

Congrats to my fellow authors who've got to showcase their books. I'm looking forward to connecting with each of you.

03/29/2023

10/06/2021

Bunso Meets a Mumu is finally available for pre-sales. This is the first book of many that will explore Filipino American culture and folklore through humor, and the imagination of a child.
I've been working on this idea for almost 2 years now. Exploring my culture's heritage and untapped source of stories from the Philippines 🇵🇭 has been an amazing journey.
This book wouldn't be possible without the support of my friends, family and the wonderful people I've met virtually during the pandemic on Children's Book Meetup. I want to give special thanks to Jesse Byrd .y.r.d for taking an interest in this book series and I'm excited to go further with this series.

02/13/2021

Bunso playing DnD, kinda...

DnD is a tabletop game known for role-playing and fantasy adventure. I got introduced to DnD as an adult but I really wished that I was played DnD when I was a kid.

I think DnD is great for friends and family to be creative and tell stories. It helps inspire imaginative world building and gets people excited about socializing with others.

DnD has been one of the main factors in how my friends and family were able to keep in touch during these tough times, allowing us to play, laugh, and talk every other week.

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02/13/2021

Bunso is introduced to Tabletop Games, DND!

Cover Art, see next post for full comic strip!
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