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Bookbed recommends: ‘The Great Expectations’ by Charles Dickens
by Ella Mae Masamayor Great Expectations by Charles Dickens has been on my Classic Literature Bucket List for years. It’s one of those books you’ve likely heard about all your life—anywhere from pop culture references to required reading lists—but have never gotten around to reading. Classic novels have always intrigued me; I’m always curious about…
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Storiesnap Time: ‘Toasty’
Welcome back to Storiesnap Time, in which we feature books with illustrations in snaps and clips. This time, we’re featuring Toasty by Sarah Hwang, a story about “a deliciously funny tale of a piece of bread who wants to be a dog.” If you liked this, let us know in the comments below. We also welcome…
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Bookbed recommends: ‘Slow Down, World’ by Tai Snaith
by KB Meniado Call me corny, but I get that lukso-ng-dugo feeling whenever I see a book in the wild that later on ends up being one of my favorite reads of all time. Now, I didn’t feel that the first time I saw Slow Down, World by Tai Snaith on the Children’s Lit section…
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Bookbed recommends: ‘Jane Eyre’ by Charlotte Brönte
by Ella Mae Masamayor I’ve always dreamed of reading Jane Eyre. It sounds exactly like the sort of story I would enjoy—a coming-of-age tale of a girl with a tragic origin story who manages to find her way in life. It’s one of those classics that we always hear about but never actually read. And…
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The 2022 Pride Reading List: 24 LGBTQ+ Books to Read Anytime
by H. Bentham Happy Pride! I know that we should be celebrating pride and all forms of love every single day, but it’s also fun to have a whole month dedicated to it. 🙂 Today, I will be recommending queer books I’ve enjoyed in the last three or four years that have given me joy…
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Why Filipinos Should Read: ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ by Harper Lee
by Bryan Meniado I’ve been joining several book clubs online, local and international, to help me explore and diversify my reading list. It’s also an attempt for me to break through from my usual nonfiction niche since many of the club members read fiction. It’s fascinating to see the range of genres, books, and authors…
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Meet the Book Writers Club: Bianca Ofreneo
Bianca Beatriz Bumanlag Ofreneo, or just Bianca, is a young author from Batangas, Philippines. She is currently a sixth grader at CFA Homeschool. Her hobbies include writing, drawing, and painting. The Last Page is her first published book. Buy the book here. Hi, Bianca! Congratulations on your book. When did you first realize you wanted to write? I’ve always enjoyed…
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Meet the Book Writers Club: Miguel Jeremy
Miguel Jeremy is a young author from the Philippines. His hobbies include speedsolving, gaming, and writing. Miguel lives on a farm in Batangas with his parents and their animals. The Zombie Invasion is his first novel. Buy the book here. Hi, Miguel! Congratulations on your book. When did you first realize you wanted to write? I used to pretend writing…
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Meet the Book Writers Club: Mabbi Bautista
Mabbi Bautista discovered her passion for writing when she started homeschooling and joined The Writers Club at CFA Homeschool. Now a junior in high school, this young Filipina is into writing stories and songs, sketching, and digital art. Mabbi co-authored the book, Welcome to My Humble Homeschool: Secrets of Successful Homeschooling Teens. A Little Boy’s Promise is her…
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Meet the Book Writers Club: Kiersten Cheryl Abadicio
Kiersten Cheryl Abadicio is a 12-year-old Filipino student at CFA Homeschool. Aside from writing fiction stories, she is also into creating art, and playing music. Ori is her first published book. Buy the book here. Hi, Kiersten! Congratulations on your book. When did you first realize you wanted to write? When I was seven years old. Where do you get…
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