Tag: fiction
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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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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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Meet the Book Writers Club: Hans Karlo Salaria
Hans Karlo Salaria, or just Karlo, is a 13-year-old Filipino homeschooler, writer and violinist from Freedom Academy. He likes to read adventure books and eat good food like ramen. He enjoys watching movies in a cold room and going to the beach on a hot day. Ice cream is one of his favorite desserts. Crystal Quest is […]
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Meet the Book Writers Club: Jillian Canapi
Note: This feature includes spoilers to the author’s book, Simple Joys. Read with caution. Jillian Canapi is a wonderful child, kind and loving daughter, and Julianne’s great ‘ate’ or big sister. As she enters preteens, Jillian expresses herself gracefully through singing, dancing and even vlogging. But writing is the way to know her true feelings. She shares her […]
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Meet the Book Writers Club: X. G. Antazo
Note: This feature includes spoilers to the author’s book, Rey Collins and The Stag of Leighis. Read with caution. X.G. Antazo is a brilliant 10-year old with an overflow of imagination who lives in Rizal, Philippines. He loves creating supernatural and out-of-this-world stories. When not writing, he spends his time coding apps and games or enhancing […]
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