Caris Avendaño Cruz's Blog, page 5
November 13, 2022
A #ReadMarikit Party at Chang Thai Tea San Juan
When Kynesha Robles—who wrote Marikit‘s first newspaper feature on The Philippine Star—asked me if I’d like to have a book club event for my book, I knew it had to be a yes! What joy it would be to meet kids (and kids-at-heart—we know some of us never really grow old), and have fun and […]
A #ReadMarikit Party on Chang Thai Tea San Juan
When Kynesha Robles—who wrote Marikit‘s first newspaper feature on The Philippine Star—asked me if I’d like to have a book club event for my book, I knew it had to be a yes! What joy it would be to meet kids (and kids-at-heart—we know some of us never really grow old), and have fun and […]
October 31, 2022
Publishers Weekly reviews Marikit and the Ocean of Stars
Rooting this intricately built debut in Filipino culture and folklore, Avendaño Cruz conjures a smartly pitched fairy tale quest for fans of Catherynne M. Valente’s Fairyland series. Publishers Weekly Read the full review Amazon Barnes & Noble Bookshop Indiebound
October 28, 2022
School Library Journal reviews Marikit and the Ocean of Stars
With a plethora of fantasy novels geared to middle grades, this one stands out due to its beautiful exploration of Filipino culture and lyrical prose Ultimately, Marikit’s story is one of finding what is most important in life, through family and friends, and gratitude over material wealth. Debut author Cruz has created a richly woven […]
October 18, 2022
More Acknowledgments, Marikit and the Ocean of Stars
The first time my editor asked me to write the Acknowledgments for Marikit and the Ocean of Stars, I had a hard time filling it. Writing, to me, has always been a solitary journey. More like a secret. That’s what we do with failures: we hide them under the rug to keep them out of sight. […]
October 17, 2022
A Chat with Anika Goyal for Season 1 Book Club
I had the pleasure of talking with 14-year-old podcaster and writer in her own right Anika Goyal for an episode of her weekly Season 1 Book Club. We talked about Marikit, the true meaning of beauty, publishing, and reading mean reviews. Listen to our conversation here:
October 14, 2022
Marikit and the Ocean of Stars gets reviewed by Booklist
Like Alice stumbling down the rabbit hole, Marikit has memorable adventures that help her find her place in the world. A perfect read-alike for fans of Grace Lin’s Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (2009) and Erin Entrada Kelly’s Lalani of the Distant Sea (2019)." Booklist On the October 15, 2022 edition of Booklist, a book […]
October 9, 2022
Protected: Marikit and the Ocean of Stars Preorder Digital Goodies
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Marikit and the Ocean of Stars Preorder Digital Goodies
Thank you for preordering Marikit and the Ocean of Stars! With overflowing gratitude, I gift you these digital goods, items you can use to take the joy of Marikit with you! Below, you can download wallpapers, avatars, and an activity sheet for those who loved playing dress up. This page is will remain accessible to […]
September 1, 2022
Marikit and the Ocean of Stars gets its first trade review from Kirkus
A captivating tale of family, love, loss, and magic. Inspired by Filipino folklore and legends, this is an exciting quest full of heart. Through her choices and mistakes, Marikit finds courage and power, learns what is truly valuable, and comes to understand real sacrifice. There are many Filipino (mostly Tagalog) words woven into the text, […]
