A Powerful Pinay!
26 Extraordinary Examples of Filipina who changed History Forever from A to Z
Powerful Girls Need Powerful Examples.
Want your kid to learn about their culture? Have you tried looking for engaging children's books about Filipino history thats makes your child feel proud of their heritage? " A Powerful Pinay!" was created to encourage children to embrace and celebrate their cultural identity.
I understand how important it is for your kids to see themselves represented.
As an award-winning Filipino American artist, author and illustrator, I've shared my unique perspective through impactful storytelling.
Vision
A Powerful Pinay! is a book collection created to empower youth about 26 extraordinary Filipino women in history. This initiative includes biographical books, activity book, baby book with upcoming projects such a a public art installation, animated video series and curriculum.
Raise Culturally Connected Kids in 3 easy steps.
1. Choose your favorite book from our collection.
2. Order it with a simple click.
3. Enjoy reading it together and celebrate your culture.
The numbers are staggering. It shouldn't be this way.
25%
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25 percent of all Asian Pacific Islanders in the U.S. are under the age of 18.
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Higher Rates of Depression:
Studies indicate that Filipino American youth, particularly girls, experience higher rates of depressive symptoms compared to other Asian American subgroups and even non-Hispanic white adolescents.
34.5%
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Youth Risk Behavioral Surveillance System found that suicidal thoughts are more common particularly among adolescent Filipina women, in juxtaposition to any other women of color, as they also experience greater risk for suicide attempts when compared to other ethnic subgroups.
4.5mil
As of 2022, there were nearly 4.5 million Filipino Americans in the United States, making them the third-largest Asian American group, after Chinese and Asian Indian Americans.
With that number, we should have resources readily available for them to be empowered with.
32%
Birthplace and immigrant roots play a role in who is most likely to hide their heritage: 32% of U.S.-born Asian adults have done this, compared with 15% of immigrants. Among those born in the U.S., second-generation Asian adults (in other words, those with at least one immigrant parent) are more likely than third- or higher-generation Asian Americans (those with U.S.-born parents) to have hidden their culture from non-Asians (38% vs. 11%).
You are the hero of your child's story.
When I was little, in a little Midwest town, I joyfully rode my red tricycle, across the street a small boy taunted,
"Chocolate girl! You're a chocolate girl!" Suddenly I felt uncomfortable in my own skin.
I had never felt this way about myself, enough to run to my Mama's arms! She said, 'You know what? Women all over the world pay money to have skin like yours.'
I had been promoted. A sage of wisdom, perspective and confidence was passed down to me that day. Needless to say, it was the last time I would ever feel at odds about myself.
Unfortunately, for many girls, the hero never became the guide.
But, this is my favorite part, you get to change the course. You get to be the hero with rich positive stories to shape their futures with hope.
Testimonials
"This book is rich with information and will be a treasured addition to our small, but growing library of children’s history/non-fiction books. This is a book you can spend a long time pouring through, reading the words and enjoying the art. It’s also a great starting point to inspire further research."
"Beautiful and so fun and educational."
Christina
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"So excited to see more representation in the Filipino culture. Great for the whole family!"
Mariela
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Deluxe Edition
***This edition includes hand drawn art and quotes not in the soft cover book.
A Powerful Pinay!" is for the next generation and for mothers and grandmothers who longed for such representation. Author Melissa Leslie-Quinones honors the matriarchs who safeguarded Filipino heritage. The book features illustrated portraits of influential Pinays, along with their life timelines,places, pre-colonial kingdom examples, innovations, and space for readers reflect on their own journeys and ancestors.
size: 8.5x11
Hardcover
88 pages
$34.99
Coloring Book
Sticky Rice Stories presents 'A Powerful Pinay Coloring Book' for all ages with fun designs that reinforce lessons of epic Filipina who shaped history. Based off the book, "A Powerful Pinay", this coloring book gives 26 extraordinary examples of women who have laid down their lives for their people, preserving and serving including Artists, Activists, Leaders and Pioneers.
Size: 8.5x11
softcover
104 pages
$9.99
Baby Version
"A Powerful BABY Pinay" is comprised of fun colorful illustrated portraits of real Pinay who have shaped the history of Filipina around the globe in powerful and courageous ways.
From A to Z, A Powerful Pinay gives 26 extraordinary examples of women who have laid down their lives for their people, preserving and serving including Artists, Activists, Leaders and Pioneers.
Size: 7x7
softcover
57 pages
$12.99
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