KEY POINTS
- Si Kirk ay ipinanganak sa Pilipinas ngunit lumipat sa Australia noong siya ay apat na taong gulang. Bilang anak ng isang OFW, naramdaman niya ang malaking diskonekta sa kanyang sariling kultura at nais niyang lumaki ang mga anak na may kaalaman sa kulturang pinagmulan.
- Binigyang diin ng ama ang kahalagahan ng pagbabasa sa mga anak na hindi lamang nito pinapayaman ang kanilang bokabularyo at kaalaman kundi nagpapatatag din sa koneksyon ng magulang at anak.
- Ang Abril 2 ay International Children's Book Day, isang pagdiriwang na nakatuon sa pagpapalaganap ng pagmamahal sa pagbabasa at pagpapalago ng imahinasyon ng mga bata sa buong mundo.
'Usapang Parental' is SBS Filipino's segment on parenting. It features the stories of migrant families, parenting issues, raising kids, and parenting tips and advice from experts.
Growing up in Australia, I often felt disconnected from my Filipino heritage. That is why I wanted to create something meaningful for myself and ensure my children have a strong connection to their roots. I am doing my best to introduce the culture to them and hope the book sparks meaningful conversations.Kirk Manas- Children's book author
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