Books
Dive into Filipino books that inspire, educate, and celebrate culture and imagination.
Books for Kids & Teens
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My First Book of Tagalog Words: An ABC Rhyming Book of Filipino Language and Culture
A colorful ABC book introducing simple Tagalog words and rhymes for young learners.
Alamat ng Ampalaya (The Legend of the Bitter Gourd) – Augie Rivera
A fun story about envy and kindness, teaching kids to appreciate their own gifts.
Kumusta, Baby! Beach Time: Baby’s First Tagalog Words
A cheerful bilingual board book that teaches Tagalog beach words to babies and toddlers.
When Lola Visits by Michelle Sterling
A touching story about a little girl’s joyful summer with her grandmother visiting from the Philippines.
Sari-Sari Summers by Lynnor Bontigao
Nora spends her summer helping her lola in their sari-sari store and learning the value of community.
My First Tagalog Words Series – Heritage Press
A collection of board books in Tagalog, English, and phonetic Tagalog that covers early everyday concepts for children.
Tin Tin Learns Tagalog Series
This beautiful and durable Tagalog baby book series is also an ideal Filipino baby book with music - fun, safe, and designed to last.
All About the Philippines: Stories, Songs, Crafts and Games for Kids
A lively mix of Filipino stories, songs, games, and crafts that explore life across the islands.
Filipino Children’s Favorite Stories by Liana Romulo
A collection of classic Filipino fables and fairy tales retold for young readers.
Pan de Sal Saves the Day by Norma Olizon-Chikiamco
A shy girl named after Filipino bread learns to be proud of her unique culture and talents.
Bea’s Balikbayan Box of Treasures by Christine Alemshah
A Filipino-American girl discovers family memories and love inside a balikbayan box from her lola.
Lakas and the Manilatown Fish (English & Tagalog) by Anthony D. Robles
A bilingual adventure through San Francisco’s Manilatown that celebrates friendship and imagination.
The Turtle and the Monkey – José Rizal
A clever animal fable about fairness and trickery.
My Favorite Filipino Foods From A to Z by Anne Castro
An illustrative, rhyming Children's Book that walks through the delicious foods of the Filipino Culture.
Cora Cooks Pancit by Dorina Lazo Gilmore
Cora finally gets to help her mom cook pancit and learns about family and tradition.
Hello, Universe by Erin Entrada Kelly
Four kids’ lives intertwine in a funny and heartwarming story about courage and friendship.
The House That Lou Built by Mae Respicio
A creative Filipino-American girl dreams of building her own tiny house and finding her place in the world.
My Fate According to the Butterfly by Gail D. Villanueva
When a mysterious butterfly appears, a young girl uncovers family secrets and learns forgiveness.
We Belong by Cookie Hiponia Everman
A poetic novel weaving modern life and ancient Philippine myths about family and identity.
Any Day with You by Mae Respicio
A heartfelt story about family, creativity, and Filipino pride set in sunny California.
Everlasting Nora by Marie Miranda Cruz
A brave girl living in a Manila cemetery finds hope and resilience in her community.
Little People, Big Dreams: Corazon Aquino by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
An inspiring illustrated biography of Corazon “Cory” Aquino, the first female president of the Philippines.
Other Books
Noli Me Tángere – José Rizal
A revolutionary novel exposing the injustices of Spanish rule in the Philippines through the story of Crisóstomo Ibarra and María Clara.
El Filibusterismo – José Rizal
The darker sequel to Noli Me Tángere, following Simoun’s quest for revenge against colonial corruption.
Florante at Laura – Francisco Balagtas
A timeless Filipino epic written in poetic Tagalog about love, honor, and freedom.
The Woman Who Had Two Navels and Tales of the Tropical Gothic – Nick Joaquín
Stories that blend myth, history, and identity in post-colonial Philippines.
Rosales Saga (Book 1: Dusk/Po-on) – F. Sionil José
A sweeping family saga exploring poverty, justice, and social change across generations.
Dekada ’70 – Lualhati Bautista
A mother witnesses her family’s awakening during the years of Martial Law.
America Is in the Heart – Carlos Bulosan
A moving autobiographical novel about Filipino immigrants chasing the American dream.
Doveglion: Collected Poems – José García Villa
Playful, inventive poetry celebrating imagination and the beauty of language.
When the Rainbow Goddess Wept – Cecilia Manguerra Brainard
A young girl’s story of hope and survival during World War II in the Philippines.
Dogeaters – Jessica Hagedorn
A vivid, fast-paced novel blending politics, pop culture, and Manila life under Martial Law.
In the Country: Stories – Mia Alvar
Nine heartfelt stories about Filipinos at home and abroad, filled with compassion and depth.
Insurrecto – Gina Apostol
A clever, layered novel about war, memory, and storytelling between the U.S. and the Philippines.
America Is Not the Heart – Elaine Castillo
An unforgettable tale of love, family, and belonging in the Filipino-American experience.
Invocation to Daughters – Barbara Jane Reyes
Bold and beautiful poems giving voice to womanhood, identity, and strength.
Boneshepherds – Patrick Rosal
Powerful poems about love, migration, and memory that cross borders and generations.
Sun Stigmata – Eileen R. Tabios
Experimental poetry exploring faith, diaspora, and transformation.