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6 Bayani Children’s Book Series

Bayani Books is a collective team of artists, educators, and writers determined to tell the history of our ancestors through books and other digital formats. Our novels are inspired by our stories of resilience that we hope to bring to life through creative story telling and art.

Published by Bayani Books

Tandang Sora Children’s Bayani Book Series

$19.99

Tandang Sora is a story of courage, sacrifice, and love for her people. Qualities that made her a legend and a symbol of freedom for generations to come.

Authors, Robin Kitana Aquilizan & Aaron Jurell Sarmiento
Artist, Tata Ponsi Alfonso
Published by Bayani Books

Sultan Kudarat Children’s Bayani Book Series

$19.99

Sultan Kudarat is the story of a young boy who grows up to become a brave and legendary warrior leader, leading his people to protect their homeland.

Authors, Aaron Jurell Sarmiento & Joseph Aquilizan
Artist, Tata Ponsi Alfonso
Published by Bayani Books

Isagani’s Bayani Coloring Book (PEP)

$30.00

Isagani’s Bayani is a coloring book that follows the story of a young boy learning about Filipino heroes. Illustrated by Aileen Pagtakhan and written by Allyson Tintiangco-Cubales, Daisy Lopez, and Raju Desai. All proceeds go to Pin@y Educational Partnerships.

Pin@y Educational Partnerships (PEP) is a service learning program between San Francisco’s community, public school, and universities to support kindergarten to college students. PEP is dedicated to growing critical educators to create and facilitate curriculum at all levels of education. PEP is made up of volunteer teachers who teach Ethnic Studies and critical Filipina/x/o American studies

Authors, Allyson Tintiangco-Cubales, Daisy Lopez, and Raju Desai.
Artist, Aileen Pagtakhan

Baybayin Workbook Vol 1 (A Primer on Reading and Writing Baybayin)

$25.00

Learn to read and write Baybayin, a traditional Filipino writing system, through this beginner-friendly workbook. Designed for learners and educators, it offers a practical introduction to the script while helping preserve and promote Filipino cultural heritage.

Author & Artist, Jeff Quintano

Pancho Villa World Champion 1923 (Second Edition)

$29.99

In 1923, Filipino boxer Francisco “Pancho Villa” Guilledo shattered expectations by becoming the first Asian flyweight world champion. This historic triumph not only ignited the Great Filipino Boxing Era but also emboldened a nation facing the violence of U.S. imperialism. Our book, Pancho Villa: World Champion 1923, tells the incredible story of Villa’s rise from humble beginnings in the Philippines to his world-renowned victory, and how his journey changed boxing forever.

Author, Dr. Bernard James Remollino
Video by Kapwa Kollektive
Music by Power Struggle
Published by Bayani Books

Pancho Villa World Champion 1923

$29.99

In 1923, Filipino boxer Francisco “Pancho Villa” Guilledo shattered expectations by becoming the first Asian flyweight world champion. This historic triumph not only ignited the Great Filipino Boxing Era but also emboldened a nation facing the violence of U.S. imperialism. Our book, Pancho Villa: World Champion 1923, tells the incredible story of Villa’s rise from humble beginnings in the Philippines to his world-renowned victory, and how his journey changed boxing forever.

Author, Dr. Bernard James Remollino
Video by Kapwa Kollektive
Music by Power Struggle
Published by Bayani Books

Book Bundle – 4 Bayani Children’s Book Series 1 (FREE Book Slide Case)

$69.99

The Bayani Book Series highlights stories of real-life heroes who fundamentally shaped Philippine history. Through engaging storytelling and visual arts, the series aims to educate, inspire, and connect children with the islands’ long history of resistance and resilience.

Authors, Robin Kitana Aquilizan & Aaron Jurell Sarmiento
Artist, Tata Ponsi Alfonso
Published by Bayani Books

Animals of the Philippines (Mammals Series)

$19.99

Animals of the Philippines (Mammals series) is designed to showcase the variety of species throughout the Philippine islands. Through our art and storytelling, we hope to educate our community about the beauty of these animals and the issues that have impacted them, such as hunting and deforestation. Lastly, the book is also a teaching tool to learn about the baybayin script.