Aklat Mirasol

23/05/2026

Andito na kami sa Valenzuela People's Park!
Malapit nang magsimula ang acting recital sa Amphitheater.
Nood na tayo!

21/05/2026

Tayo na sa Valenzuela City! 🎉🎉🎉

24/04/2026

Kitakits po tayo sa sa Ayala Triangle Gardens. Kasama po ang mga librong pambata ng Aklat Mirasol sa BOOTH 38!

19/04/2026

Salamat sa XU Press sa pagpili ng Aklat Mirasol na lumahok sa Diwang Mindanao Book Fair 2026. Isa ang "Si Fatima at ang Kwintangan Kayu" sa napiling featured books.

Ang fair ay gaganapin mula April 20-23, 2026, sa Xavier University -Ateneo de Cagayan.

𝐈𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐤𝐛𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐚 𝐊𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚 𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐲𝐨𝐧

𝑺𝒊 𝑭𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒂 𝒂𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝑲𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒂𝒏 𝑲𝒂𝒚𝒖 introduces young readers to the Yakan people of Basilan, highlighting their intricate weaving, traditional clothing, and unique way of life.

The story helps children appreciate indigenous traditions and understand the importance of preserving cultural heritage for future generations. (Si Fatima at ang Kwintangan Kayu, 2024)

Christine Marie Lim Magpile is a Filipino writer, teacher, editor, and translator known for creating children’s literature that promotes Filipino culture and history, and through her award-recognized works and academic background, she continues to educate young readers while strengthening appreciation for Filipino identity and heritage. (Si Fatima at ang Kwintangan Kayu, 2024)

Diwang Mindanao Book Fair 2026

19/04/2026

Uy, kasama rin si Mudjat sa Diwang Mindanao Book Fair 2026!
Si Mudjat ay ang pangunahing karakter sa librong "Ako si Mudjat, Isang Dumagat".

Sa April 20-23, gaganapin ang fair sa loob ng Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan. Puntahan natin at tuklasing ang Mindanaoan literature, scholarship, and creativity!

𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐥𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐁𝐮𝐡𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐊𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚 𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐠𝐚 𝐃𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐭

𝑨𝒌𝒐 𝒔𝒊 𝑴𝒖𝒅𝒋𝒂𝒕, 𝑰𝒔𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝑫𝒖𝒎𝒂𝒈𝒂𝒕 introduces a young boy named Mudjat, highlighting his fishing skills, love for learning, and the traditional way of life of the Dumagat community.

The story reflects their deep connection with nature, customs, and cultural heritage, encouraging readers to appreciate and protect indigenous traditions for the future generation. (Ako si Mudjat, Isang Dumagat, 2023)

Erwin M. Mallari is a Filipino writer known for creating children’s stories, essays, and poems featured on DepEd TV, the National Library of the Philippines, and the National Museum’s storytelling programs; as a member of Book For Juan and a registered author of the National Book Development Board, he continues to write stories that inspire children and promote Filipino culture worldwide. (Ako si Mudjat, Isang Dumagat, 2023)

Diwang Mindanao Book Fair 2026

19/04/2026

Sa gaganaping Diwang Mindanao Book Fair 2026, mula April 20-23, 2026, kasama ang "Ako si Dumay, Hanunuo Mangyan" sa mga featured books.

Dalawin natin si Dumay sa Xavier University!

𝐈𝐥𝐚-𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐡𝐨𝐧 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐢 𝐃𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐆𝐚𝐰𝐢𝐝, 𝐮𝐬𝐚 𝐤𝐚 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐧𝐮𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐲𝐚𝐧.

A story that brings us closer to the culture, traditions, and life of the Hanunuo Mangyan, reminding us to appreciate and respect the beauty of Filipino indigenous heritage.

𝑨𝒌𝒐 𝒔𝒊 𝑫𝒖𝒎𝒂𝒚 𝑮𝒂𝒘𝒊𝒅, 𝑯𝒂𝒏𝒖𝒏𝒖𝒐 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒚𝒂𝒏 introduces young readers to the cultural heritage of the Hanunuo Mangyan tribe in Mindoro through the story of Dumay Gawid. The book highlights their traditions, daily life, and values while encouraging children to appreciate Filipino indigenous culture and diversity. |Mazel Joy M. Sy, Intern|

Rowena P. Festin was born and raised in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro, with the massive mountains of Halcon visible from her home in San Roque 2. She is currently a teacher at the University of the Philippines–Pampanga. Her works have been recognized with prestigious awards, including the Palanca Awards, National Book Awards, and Gawad Galian. (Ako si Dumay Gawia, Hanunuo Mangyan, 2022)

Diwang Mindanao Book Fair 2026

19/04/2026

Sa unang pagkakataon, ang Aklat Mirasol ay naimbitahan at magiging bahagi ng Diwang Mindanao Book Fair 2026, sa pangunguna ng Ateneo de Cagayan’s XU Press and XU Libraries. Mula bukas hanggang April 23, iba't-ibang events ang magaganap na naka-pokus sa Mindanaoan literature, scholarship, and creativity, sa ilalim ng selebrasyon ng Xavier University’s Research Month celebration, na may temang, “Sulat sa Lupa: Stories, Scholarship, and Solidarity.” Ang fair ay magaganap sa loob ng
Xavier University campus.

Kasali ang ating mga libro, katulad ng "Narinig Mo Na Ba Agong," kaya punta na tayo sa Xavier University bukas!

Diwang Mindanao Book Fair 2026

𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐠 𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐊𝐮𝐰𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧

𝑵𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒈 𝒎𝒐 𝒏𝒂 𝒃𝒂 𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝑨𝒈𝒐𝒏𝒈? follows three children — Uma, Biya, and Musi — as they learn about the agong, a traditional gong, while waiting for a schoolhouse in their village, sharing lessons about community, resilience, and local culture. (Narinig mo na ba ang Agong?, 2022)

The story is part of a Mindanao children’s series that introduces young readers to the history and daily life of indigenous communities, encouraging appreciation for the local traditions and heritage. |Mazel Joy M. Sy, Intern|

Carla Mortel‑Baricaua is a Filipino journalist, editor, and children’s book author with over a decade of experience in publishing and storytelling, having worked for publications like Manila Bulletin, BusinessMirror, and View Travel & Lifestyle Magazine.

Her work highlights the traditions and experiences of Mindanao’s indigenous communities through engaging narratives, and she actively participates in literary workshops and initiatives that promote reading, cultural awareness, and heritage education among children and wider audiences. (Narinig mo na ba ang Agong?, 2022)

Diwang Mindanao Book Fair 2026

12/04/2026

May good news tayo! Napili ang ating librong "Narinig Mo Na Ba Ang Agong" para sa gaganaping Youth Arts Workshop ng Ugong ng Sining 2026. Isa itong proyekto ng SK ng Brgy. Ugong ng Valenzuela.
Bahagi ng workshop ang pagtatanghal ng play batay sa ating kuwentong pambata na ipalalabas sa Mayo 23, 2026, sa People’s Park, Valenzuela City, sa pakikipagtulungan ng Arts in the City at Ugong ng Sining.

Masaya naming tinatanggap ang kolaborasyon na ito kasama ang SK Ugong! At abangan ang mga susunod na kaganapan!

31/03/2026

THANK YOU for the mention, Pinoy Kids Read PH. A correction though: Aklat Mirasol Aklat Mirasol is an indie publisher in its own right and is not an imprint of Southern Voices Printing Press

>>Looking for Filipino children’s books? Here are top publishers in the Philippines, from major names to indie presses worth checking out.
1. Adarna House
2. Anvil Publishing
3. Hiyas
4. Lampara Books
5. Chikiting Books
6. Southern Voices Printing Press
7. Aklat Alamid
8. Aklat Mirasol
Honorable Mention: CANVAS - Center for Art, New Ventures & Sustainable Development Looking for Juan

Full list in the comments.

Looking for Filipino children’s books? Here are top publishers in the Philippines, from major names to indie presses worth checking out.
1. Adarna House
2. Anvil Publishing
3. Hiyas
4. Lampara Books
5. Chikiting Books
6. Southern Voices Printing Press
7. Aklat Alamid
8. Aklat Mirasol
Honorable Mention: CANVAS - Center for Art, New Ventures & Sustainable Development Looking for Juan

Full list in the comments.

31/03/2026

Momshies and Popsies, whether on or on a bonggang , play this DUMAY MEMORY CARD with your kids. Created by Aklat Mirasol, this game can be an alternative to

How do physical MEMORY CARDS improve child development?
* COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT: Memory games enhance brain functions such as attention, focus, and visual discrimination, essential for spatial awareness and detail recognition.
* MEMORY RETENTION: Flashcards aid in moving information from short-term to long-term memory through repetition and active recall, promoting better retention of concepts.
* LANGUAGE AND ACADEMIC SKILLS: They are effective for early learning, helping children acquire new vocabulary, understand math facts, and recognize patterns.
* EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING: They develop "thinking" skills like planning and visual memory.
* SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH: Playing card games fosters social skills such as patience, turn-taking, and cooperation, while achieving success increases a child’s confidence.

Take home this amazing memory card game that at the same time, introduces cultural artifacts of the Hanunuo Mangyan indigenous communities.

Momshies and Popsies, whether on or on a bonggang , play this DUMAY MEMORY CARD with your kids. Created by Aklat Mirasol, this game can be an alternative to

How do physical MEMORY CARDS improve child development?
* COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT: Memory games enhance brain functions such as attention, focus, and visual discrimination, essential for spatial awareness and detail recognition.
* MEMORY RETENTION: Flashcards aid in moving information from short-term to long-term memory through repetition and active recall, promoting better retention of concepts.
* LANGUAGE AND ACADEMIC SKILLS: They are effective for early learning, helping children acquire new vocabulary, understand math facts, and recognize patterns.
* EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING: They develop "thinking" skills like planning and visual memory.
* SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH: Playing card games fosters social skills such as patience, turn-taking, and cooperation, while achieving success increases a child’s confidence.

Take home this amazing memory card game that. at the same time, introduces cultural artifacts of the Hanunuo Mangyan indigenous communities.