Filipino Folk Tales
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Ancient Stories for New Generations
Preserving Filipino oral traditions through accessible, beautifully illustrated retellings that honor their cultural roots while bringing ancient stories to contemporary readers.
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Years of research, cultural immersion, and collaboration brought to life through beautiful illustrations
Maragtas: An Illustrated Retelling
The legendary tale of Datu Puti and nine other datu who fled tyranny in Borneo, embarking on an epic sea voyage that led them to the Philippines and a historic meeting with the indigenous Ati people.
Labaw Donggon and the Golden Hair
When his ancestral bidya breaks, the legendary warrior Labaw Donggon must steal a golden hair from the fearsome flesh-eating muwa Amburukay. The first book in an epic series rooted in Philippine mythology.
Labaw Donggon and the Golden Hair Now Available
The first book in the Labaw Donggon series is now available for purchase. This illustrated retelling brings to life the beginning of the great hero’s epic journey, drawing from the ancient sugidanon oral tradition preserved by the Panay-Bukidnon people. Three additional books in the series are written and awaiting illustration funding. Sign up below to receive updates on new releases and behind-the-scenes insights into Filipino folklore.
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