Author: christina

  • Mindanao Storytime with Sining Kapuluan on Sat, May 12

    Mindanao Storytime with Sining Kapuluan on Sat, May 12

    Mindanao Storytime: Amina and the City of Flowers May 12 (Sat), noon-2 pm Revolution Books NYC 437 Malcolm X Blvd, at 132nd Street, Harlem, NYC Celebrate Asian Pacific Heritage month through children’s story! Join us for a very special reading of “Amina and the City of Flowers” in Harlem with…

  • Journey for Justice: a Q + A with Bridge + Delta Publishing

    Journey for Justice: a Q + A with Bridge + Delta Publishing

    One of the most fun things about creating Sari-Sari Storybooks has been learning about independent publishing. Part of that means meeting interesting niche publishers, who are making their own way, too. I don’t get to geek out about metadata and crowdfunding with just anyone! So here at Sari-Sari, we’ll be…

  • Sneak Peek: “Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik”

      After character sketches come storyboards. Here’s a preview of the “Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik” storyboards in process, from Happy Garaje.

  • The Kickstarter is Live!

    Please support the Sari-Sari Storybooks Kickstarter to fund the printing of the Cebuano and Chavacano stories, and share this post.

  • Sari-Sari Storybooks Kickstarter Launch Party at Bliss on Bliss Art Projects

    A gathering of supporters came together for the launch of the Sari-Sari Storybooks Kickstarter at Bliss on Bliss Art Projects, in Queens, on Oct 4. There was pancit, readings of the Cebuano story “Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik” and the Chavacano story “Amina and the City of Flowers,” and good…

  • Tips for Writing a Children’s Picture Book

    After opening the Meranaw storywriting contest, some interested writers asked for tips on writing for children. This is a great question, as children’s picture books are such a unique category. First (as with any story), start with a strong character and plot. Is the character interesting enough to make kids…