children’s books

  • Our Philippine Book Festival 2025 Haul

    Hello! Would you want to know why I became a librarian? I’ll tell you anyway. It’s because, aside from being the mother of a girl, growing up I had no other desire in life than be surrounded by books. And… Continue reading

    Our Philippine Book Festival 2025 Haul
  • Sprout’s Shelf: Dalawa ang Daddy ni Billy

    “Mama, ano ba ‘yung bakla?” my three-year-old asked the morning of last Friday. I am ashamed about the fact that I didn’t know how to respond, as I think of myself as an ally. With both my hands and my… Continue reading

    Sprout’s Shelf: Dalawa ang Daddy ni Billy
  • Sprout’s Shelf: May Alaga Akong Bakulaw

    Hi! Thank you for visiting my blog. Today, I’m starting a new series where I’ll review the books that Francis and I read with and for our child. If you don’t know already, I’m a children’s librarian and also a… Continue reading

    Sprout’s Shelf: May Alaga Akong Bakulaw