Celebrating Pinoy Representation: An Interview with Filipino Picture Book Authors

Abstract

This feature celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in May with a spotlight on four children’s picture book authors of the Filipino diaspora, specifically Filipino and Filipino American authors living in the United States. Through an email-based interview with Lynnor Bontigao (LB), Sophia N. Lee (SL), Michelle Sterling (MS), and Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young (DG), we learn about the experiences that motivate them to create and share their stories for young readers.