It’s here! My copy of Marikit and the Ocean of Stars Paperback is here!

A mysterious box landed on our doorstep sometime this early May, and look what it is: my Marikit and the Ocean of Stars paperback copy! It’s now out in (some parts of) the world, and if you’re looking for reasons why you should buy one, I give you A LIST!

☆ It’s a great way to learn Tagalog! The chapters start off with Tagalog word, complete with my spin on its meaning, and there’s a glossary at the end, too! If you’re looking for pronunciations, my blog has some recorded Tagalog words!

☆ Discover the beauty of Filipino folklore! Meet some of the gods and goddesses in the Tagalog pantheon, as well as some of our famous monsters, as Marikit journeys on!

☆ It’s a hero’s journey with a lot of twists, many friends to meet, and many obstacles to overcome. But just like what a wise Diwata in the book said, “You’ll learn along the way.”

☆ Alexis Young’s amazing art, including spot illustrations—my fave is on page 100-101!

☆ You get a SNEAK PEEK of my upcoming book, The Boy, the Mountain, and the Serpent Who Ate the Moon, with a few chapters included in the last pages!

So please, mamser, ladies, lorefolk, and gentlefiends, head to your favorite bookstore and get a copy of Marikit and the Ocean of Stars today! (And yes, please, I’d love to be tagged on your Marikit photos!)