When Kynesha Robles—who wrote Marikit‘s first newspaper feature on The Philippine Star—asked me if I’d like to have a book club event for my book, I knew it had to be a yes! What joy it would be to meet kids (and kids-at-heart—we kn
Rooting this intricately built debut in Filipino culture and folklore, Avendaño Cruz conjures a smartly pitched fairy tale quest for fans of Catherynne M. Valente’s Fairyland series. Publishers Weekly Read the full review Amazon Barnes & Noble
With a plethora of fantasy novels geared to middle grades, this one stands out due to its beautiful exploration of Filipino culture and lyrical prose Ultimately, Marikit’s story is one of finding what is most important in life, through family and f
The first time my editor asked me to write the Acknowledgments for Marikit and the Ocean of Stars, I had a hard time filling it. Writing, to me, has always been a solitary journey. More like a secret. That’s what we do with failures: we hi
I had the pleasure of talking with 14-year-old podcaster and writer in her own right Anika Goyal for an episode of her weekly Season 1 Book Club. We talked about Marikit, the true meaning of beauty, publishing, and reading mean reviews. Listen to our
Like Alice stumbling down the rabbit hole, Marikit has memorable adventures that help her find her place in the world. A perfect read-alike for fans of Grace Lin’s Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (2009) and Erin Entrada Kelly’s Lalani of the Di
Thank you for preordering Marikit and the Ocean of Stars! With overflowing gratitude, I gift you these digital goods, items you can use to take the joy of Marikit with you! Below, you can download wallpapers, avatars, and an activity sheet for those
A captivating tale of family, love, loss, and magic. Inspired by Filipino folklore and legends, this is an exciting quest full of heart. Through her choices and mistakes, Marikit finds courage and power, learns what is truly valuable, and comes to un
JLG titles are curated by [Junior Library Guild’s] renowned editorial team who reads and reviews thousands of manuscript submissions each year (prior to publication) to choose the best, award-worthy books for our members. Marikit and the Ocean
