Looking for more Filipino mythology? How about reading some books inspired by it?
Here's a small list of books inspired by Filipino-American authors, just in time for Filipino American History Month!
Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik by Christina Newhard
Category: Juvenile Fiction
28 pages
Kalipay makes an unusual new friend in Gamay, who has a long tongue, bat-wings, and is a devoted vegetarian. This is a story about the power of friendship, play, and what it means to be different.
Thea and the Mischief Makers by Tracy Badua
Category: Juvenile Fantasy
240 pages
(This book is debuting today!) In this magical adventure, star athlete Thea must face her worst fears when two mischievous duwendes, Filipino goblins, threaten to wreak havoc on her life—and destroy her town.
The Spirit Glass by Roshani Chokshi
Category: Young Adult Fantasy
320 pages
Corazon longs to train as a babaylan (a mystical healer and spirit guide) under her powerful guardian, Aunt Tina. Once her magic awakens, she plans to resurrect her parents and end her reliance on a soul key that allows brief visits with their ghosts every Saturday night.
The Encanto's Daughter by Melissa de la Cruz
Category: Young Adult Fantasy
320 pages
MJ Rodriguez spent her life in the human world hiding her true identity: she’s half-encanto. After her estranged father, King Vivencio of the Sirena Court, suddenly dies, MJ must step forward to claim her rightful place.
Enlightenment (Bathala Series #1) by Reno Ursal
Category: Young Adult Fantasy
294 pages
Dorothy meets the mysterious Adrian, whose knowledge of Filipino history pulls her deeper into uncovering her family’s hidden past. This fantasy-vampire novel blends Philippine history, mystery, and romance in a captivating story.
Saints of Storm and Sorrow by Gabriella Buba
Category: Queer Fantasy
480 pages
In this an enthralling Filipino-inspired epic fantasy, a nun concealing a goddess-given gift is unwillingly transformed into a lightning rod for her people's struggle against colonization.
Mala and the Mask of Gold by Jaime Martin Ko Atilano
Category: Queer Fantasy
208 pages
Mala always felt different, but when visited by Sidapa, the Deity of Death, they discover their destiny. Along with their brother Salem, they embark on a journey where Mala must find the Mask of Gold before Bakunawa destroys the moon.
It Waits in the Dark by Vanessa Lanang
Category: Horror Fiction
124 pages
A modern take on Filipino-inspired mythology, Tala and Liam must find a way to send this deadly creature back to its realm before the terrors of their dreams become reality and their names become part of the town’s fatal legend.
The Mask of Haliya by Cecilia Lim, Kaitlyn Fajilan, and Jenapher Zheng
Category: Graphic Novel
200 pages
Marisol, a troubled Filipina-American teen, travels to Cebu in hopes of fleeing her inner demons. There, she finds a mysterious mask that not only unlocks powers buried deep within her, but entangles her in a dark web of secrecy, lies, and death.