My books mirror these realities because I want the stories to be relevant. Absentee parents and seasonal orphans are also common nowadays and we’ve learned to cope with that. The increase in migration, for example, redefines how we look look at roles and relationships. The traditional concept of a family has evolved through the years. In connection with #5, what are some of the current things happening in our country that you believe has significantly affected your storyline or the themes in your narratives? And I love the idea of retelling those experiences for my daughter and for the next generation as they weave their own stories. Some of my books are inspired by family experiences, my parents, my siblings, etc. These old images provide a trigger that takes you back and relive wonderful memories. I also love to browse through my old picture albums. When you think about it, your experiences offer a wellspring of ideas and insights. I get inspired by real life stories - the kind that I experienced during my childhood. What inspires you to develop an idea for a possible story? It is always a proud moment (and scary too).
It was like seeing your firstborn! Something that came from you is finally ready to greet the whole world. MADYIK SILYA NI TITOY (Titoy’s Magical Chair)Ĭan you share with us what was the experience like on having your first book on print? What is the story behind it? I love surprise endings and misdirections. Give us three picture books that you have created that will best describe who you are as a writer. Words are better when you want them to create their own pictures. When you want to tease the reader and not give everything away. I also grew up in a house that embraced and encouraged creative thinking. Growing up, I never really had an inclination for writing. I’m actually a late bloomer when it comes to writing for children. How did your childhood influence your decision to pursue writing for children? Here is our brief tete-a-tete with one of the Philippines’ best children’s book writers.
We are very privileged to have the multi-talented and award-winning Russell Molina as our featured storyteller for our current bimonthly theme here in GatheringBooks. Asian Festival of Children’s Content (AFCC).Literary Voyage Around The World Reading Challenge 2018.
#WomenReadWomen2019 (A Year Of Women Reading Women) Reading Progress.#ReadIntl2020 (Year Of International Literature) Reading Progress.#DecolonizeBookshelves2022 Reading Progress.#DecolonizeReading2023 Reading Progress.
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