Nine women. One war. Almost forgotten.
Kalayaan preserves the stories of nine Filipina women who fought for their country during World War II and brings their legacy to life for the next generation.
Meet The Heroines
Maria Orosa
Food Scientist turned heroine by feeding people in the war.
Remedios Gomez-Paraiso
From beauty queen to "Kumander Liwayway".
Magdalena Leones
Nun turned heroine
Josepha Escoda
Girl Scout Leader turned heroine.
Kalayaan Collection
Customer Review
This is an incredible book! As a Filipina American, I didn't grow up learning about my cultural history. When I became a mom, I knew I needed my daughter to learn about her roots and this is the perfect book. She's fascinated by the strong, fierce Filipina women and their accomplishments. It's a great tool for teaching, learning and sharing our stories through beautiful graphics and storytelling. I wish I had this book growing up!
Book an Author Visit Your Students Won't Stop Talking About
Kat doesn't just read Kalayaan, she inhabits it. Watch a room full of children go completely still as she brings each heroine to life.
Parents say their kids ask for it by name at bedtime. Teachers say it changes classroom conversations for weeks.
Kat is available for schools, libraries, and cultural events. She travels. She shows up. She makes it count.