Kata-Kata: Paghahanap kay Ma’ajarat-Tornorka

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In English and Filipino with a summary in Hiligaynon!  

Kata-Kata is an example of oral literature in Tawi-Tawi. It is a tale that is sung about fantastic journeys, the search for a spouse, the battle to protect one's land, and the adventures of a cultural hero.This storybook is recommended for lessons on traditional Muslim literature, Islamic culture in the Philippines and for Values Education.

Features:

• For Ages 10 to 11
• Story by Eugene Evasco
• Art by Ferdinand Doctolero
• English and Filipino with a summary in Hiligaynon
• ISBN 978-978-0422-86-9

About the author:

Eugene Evasco is a member of the faculty of the Filipino Department of the College of Arts and Letters, UP Diliman, where he was once Assistant Chair. He teaches Araling Pilipino (Filipino Studies) and Panitikang Pambata (Children’s Literature). He also serves as the editor of Lagda, a refereed journal published by the Filipino Department of UP. He obtained his PhD in Creative Writing from the same University.  

Evasco has written award-winning stories for children and adults, poetry, and essays in Filipino. In 2005, he was recognized as the National Fellow for Children’s Fiction by the Likhaan: UP Institute of Creative Writing for his brilliant contribution in children’s literature.