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What Makes a Family: Celebrating the Filipino Day of the Dead

Author: Eric Ruiz RoxasIllustrator: Aldy C. Aguirre

Through beautiful watercolour illustrations, Pedrito and Pipay celebrate Undas, the Filipino Day of the Dead, remembering their parents and the love they shared. Offering a lovely window into this Filipino tradition, the story also explores the many different forms a family can take, including same-sex parents. A beautiful and memorable exploration of culture, love, family and grief, showing how those we’ve lost can remain part of our lives and celebrations.

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  • Own Voice
  • East and Southeast Asian representation
  • Diverse cast
  • Disabled representation
  • LGBTQIA+ representation
  • Female lead