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Water Lilies for Marawi (Tarembabak Para sa Marawi)

This story shows how, sometimes, children have the better judgment on how to cope with war.

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Written By

Heidi Emily Eusebio-Abad

Translated By

Jalillah Gampong-Alonto

Illustrated By

Shellette Gipa

Synopsis

War does not choose its victims. The suffering it brings extends beyond the battlefield or ground zero. Eventually, children get caught in a mess, not of their choosing. This story shows how, sometimes, children have the better judgment on how to cope with war. Having lived through war, they can prove to adults that differences in faith, culture, or even social status can be bridged by true friendship and understanding. This Marawi Storybook Series is part of the Gift of Reading Project of the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) for the young survivors of the 2017 Marawi conflict. These stories are based on the actual experiences of affected residents, will inspire and help heal the wounds of war. These also envision to serve as instruments of peace and development and to promote greater consciousness on the Maranao identity, culture, and community values.

Length

16

Pages

Size

10x8

Inches

Weight

250

Grams

Type

Soft Cover

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