Filipino Storytime Seattle is partnering with Mam's Books (https://www.mamsbooks.com) for a special reading event and activities for September 14 2024. Mam's Books is an independent Asian American Bookstore located in Seattle's historic Chinatown-International District that has a wide range of children's books featuring Asian / Asian American characters and stories.
We'll be reading Box of Dreams (Written by Faith Kazmi and Illustrated by Christine Almeda) about a family packing a balikbayan box. "Together, they pack all sorts of gifts and treats for their family in the Philippines, but the girl has a secret wish to send along inside. A wish to fly with the box to meet her cousins and Lola and their family and to see and experience all the places where Mama grew up. A wish she hopes will one day come true."
Inspired by the book, we will be creating mini balikbayan boxes - bring items you want to put inside the box!
