Recs if you like Kalayaan "Filipina Heroines of World War II"...

Non-fic, poetry, historical fiction, and children’s books to celebrate Filipino-American History Month (October) and learn more about the major contributions and experiences of Filipinos in the United States!

The saying “isang bagsak” literally translates to “one fall” in Tagalog— when one falls, we all fall with them. It is a solidarity chant popularized by anti-martial law activists in the PH and Manongs of the Farmworker Movement in the US.

WWII books are so popular with elementary and middle grade students. Let’s show them that it was more than white folks making history.

Suggestions welcome! I’m adding as I’m purchasing for my library so I would love help with a back list ❤️

Pilipino picture books for the young & young at heart🤎