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Celebration: 20th Anniversary of Lakas and the Manilatown Fish

Hoy! Hoy! Filipino Boy!
Saturday, 5/20/2023
1:00 - 2:30
Virtual Library

United States

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On the 20th anniversary of its publication, the creative team behind Lakas and the Manilatown Fish share their recollections on the creation of this landmark children's book, the first to feature an all-Filipino creative team. 

Author Tony Robles, illustrator Carl Angel, designer Lucille Tenazas and editor Ina Cumpiano will discuss the origins of the Lakas’ story as well as the process of visually bringing that story to life while honoring a community that at the time had been sorely under-represented in children’s books. We’ll also hear from numerous voices in the community for whom the book has had a tremendous impact, ending with a 20th-anniversary reading of the book from author Tony Robles.

Watch on Youtube

Connect:

Tony Robles - Twitter

Carl Angel - Website

Co-sponsor: Philippine American Writers and Artists (PAWA)

 

Author Readings & Lectures

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Filipino American Interest

Connect to engaging discussions and performances related to the Filipino American community.

AANHPI Interest

Weaving Stories: Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Interest
Connect with AANHPI heritage with programs and workshops, book recommendations and more.

Weaving Stories is the Library's celebration of the many diverse histories and cultures from Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities.

This program is sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

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