Mabuhay!
Mabuhay! by Zack Sterling is a middle-grade graphic novel published by Scholastic in 2023, featuring 228 pages in English. This story follows first-generation Filipino siblings JJ and Althea as they navigate the challenges of fitting in at school while helping their parents run a family food truck. Amidst their struggles, they find themselves confronted by creatures from Filipino folklore, leading them to discover the deeper significance of their cultural heritage.
Readers will find a blend of humor and adventure as JJ and Althea grapple with their identities and familial responsibilities. The narrative explores themes of belonging and cultural pride, intertwining action and folklore in a way that highlights the importance of family and tradition. With its engaging illustrations and relatable characters, this graphic novel offers a unique perspective on the intersection of modern life and cultural stories, making it a noteworthy addition to the genres of juvenile fiction and comics.
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An Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature (APALA) Honor Book
An Eisner Award Nominee
From rising star Zachary Sterling comes a humorous and heartwarming middle-grade graphic novel that celebrates food, family, and folklore.
Can two kids save the world and work their family food truck?
First-generation Filipino siblings JJ and Althea struggle to belong at school. JJ wants to fit in with the crowd, while Althea wants to be accepted as she is. To make matters worse, they have to help their parents run the family food truck by dressing up as a dancing pig and passing out samples. Ugh! And their mom is always pointing out lessons from Filipino folklore — annoying tales they’ve heard again and again. But when witches, ogres, and other creatures from those same stories threaten their family, JJ and Althea realize that the folklore may be more real that they’d suspected. Can they embrace who they really are and save their family?
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