Debut Picture Book by Lynnor Bontigao out 4/11!
We are thrilled to host a preorder campaign for Lynnor Bontigao, who is the illustrator of Jack & Agyu by Justine Villanueva and You Are Revolutionary by Cindy Wang Brandt. SARI-SARI SUMMERS is her author-illustrator debut.
ABOUT THE BOOK
In this love letter to the Philippines (and to grandmothers), a young girl comes up with a brilliantly delicious way to attract customers after a heat wave leaves her lola’s store empty.
PREORDER INFO
Please select the correct pickup/shipping option below. Books will be available/begin shipping after publication date 4/11/23.
If you have any questions or issues, please contact us at belcantobooks@gmail.com.
New Romance by Maan Gabriel out 4/18!
We are thrilled to host a preorder campaign for romance writer Maan Gabriel and her new book TWELVE HOURS IN MANHATTAN.
ABOUT THE BOOK
After a chance meeting in New York city, Bianca Curtis and “Eric,” better known as insanely famous Korean actor Park Hyun Min, spend twelve perfect hours together—only to be torn apart at the end of the night by the inescapable realities of their very distinct worlds. But their story isn’t even close to over yet.
PREORDER INFO
Please select the correct pickup/shipping option below. Books will be available/begin shipping after publication date 4/18/23.
If you have any questions or issues, please contact us at belcantobooks@gmail.com.
Debut YA Novel by Rod Pulido out 5/2!
We are thrilled to host a preorder campaign for Filipino American author and filmmaker, Rod Pulido, and his debut young adult novel, CHASING PACQUIAO.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Experience the extreme joys, sorrows, and triumphs of a queer Filipino-American teenager struggling to prove himself in an unforgiving world. A poignant coming-of-age story, perfect for fans of Patron Saints of Nothing and Juliet Takes a Breath.
PREORDER INFO
Please select the correct pickup/shipping option below. If you would like to request a personalized copy, please enter your request in the "Personalize to" field. Books will be available/begin shipping after publication date 5/2/23.
If you have any questions or issues, please contact us at belcantobooks@gmail.com.
New Picture Book by Michelle Sterling out 5/9!
We are honored to host the signed preorder campaign for MARIBEL'S YEAR by Michelle Sterling, author of WHEN LOLA VISITS, out 5/9/23.
ABOUT THE BOOK
A celebration of the special connection between father and daughter that knows no bounds, this evocative, lyrical picture book from author Michelle Sterling and artist Sarah Gonzales recounts the year a little girl and her mother spend in America while waiting for her father to join them from the Philippines.
PREORDER INFO
Please select the correct pickup/shipping option below. If you would like to request a personalized copy, please enter your request in the "Personalize to" field. Books will be available/begin shipping after publication date 5/9/23.
If you have any questions or issues, please contact us at belcantobooks@gmail.com.
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