Jack & Agyu (2nd Print, 2024)
Jack & Agyu (2020, 2024) tells the story of an imaginative young boy, Jack, who longs to find himself in the books that he reads. Crushed when he realizes he is different-looking from all his favorite book characters, he begins his adventure to right this wrong. His path leads him to trouble, but also, to healing and empowerment as he reconnects with the stories of his ancestors from the Philippines.
Vibrantly illustrated by Lynnor Bontigao with characters based on Filipino mythology—the sirena (mermaid), syokoy (mermen), and diwata (fairies), just to name a few—this beautiful book is sure to draw kids into an adventure that is as exciting as much as it is self-affirming!
For discounted pricing, make sure to visit us at our next tabling event!
Jack & Agyu (2020, 2024) tells the story of an imaginative young boy, Jack, who longs to find himself in the books that he reads. Crushed when he realizes he is different-looking from all his favorite book characters, he begins his adventure to right this wrong. His path leads him to trouble, but also, to healing and empowerment as he reconnects with the stories of his ancestors from the Philippines.
Vibrantly illustrated by Lynnor Bontigao with characters based on Filipino mythology—the sirena (mermaid), syokoy (mermen), and diwata (fairies), just to name a few—this beautiful book is sure to draw kids into an adventure that is as exciting as much as it is self-affirming!
For discounted pricing, make sure to visit us at our next tabling event!
Jack & Agyu (2020, 2024) tells the story of an imaginative young boy, Jack, who longs to find himself in the books that he reads. Crushed when he realizes he is different-looking from all his favorite book characters, he begins his adventure to right this wrong. His path leads him to trouble, but also, to healing and empowerment as he reconnects with the stories of his ancestors from the Philippines.
Vibrantly illustrated by Lynnor Bontigao with characters based on Filipino mythology—the sirena (mermaid), syokoy (mermen), and diwata (fairies), just to name a few—this beautiful book is sure to draw kids into an adventure that is as exciting as much as it is self-affirming!
For discounted pricing, make sure to visit us at our next tabling event!
ARTWORK
Illustrations by Lynnor Bontigao
https://www.lynnorbontigao.com/
AWARDS
Gold Awardee of the Publishing Professionals Network, 2020 Book Show
2020 Benjamin Franklin Gold Awardee, Independent Book Publishers Association
REVIEWS
Ami Molinelli, Founder, Music is First: This lovely story helps our students—many of whom see themselves represented in Sawaga River Press’ books—know that there are books where they can find themselves and their families. And now we are integrating music and literacy with modifications for each and every student.
LANGUAGE ACCESS
Jack & Agyu is written in English and includes a translation in Binukid, one of the indigenous languages in Bukidnon, a region in the south of the Philippines. The book also provides translations into Filipino, the national language of the Philippines, and Bisaya-Cebuano, one of the major languages in the Philippines. Additionally, the book features the Baybayin script, a Tagalog-based ancient script.
BULK ORDERS
If you are ordering more than 10 copies, please contact us at info@sawagariverpress.com for shipping options!
BEHIND THE STORY
The second publication by Sawaga River Press! Read about the publication process and Jack & Agyu’s impact on the community here.
