Lakas and the Makibaka Hotel

By Anthony D. Robles, Carl Angel
Paperback: $11.95

In this bilingual English-Tagalog story set in the US, Lakas, an all-American boy of Filipino descent, helps his new friends fight eviction from their home .

Description

Makibaka! Huwag Matakot!

Struggle! Don’t be afraid!

When Lakas strolls through his neighborhood one sunny afternoon, the last thing he expects to find is a group of drum-beating, tap-dancing, karaoke-singing new friends. But these new friends face a crisis: the Makibaka Hotel, where they make their home, is about to be sold. They must pack their belongings and leave their home in thirty days. Unless…

Lakas soon leads his new friends Tick A. Boom, Firefoot, and Fernando the Karaoke King in a rollicking protest against their eviction. Before long the streets of the neighborhood reverberate with the taps, raps, and chants of Makibaka-of struggle, spirit, and laughter.

Carl Angel’s vivid paintings sparkle with the rhythm of the city in this second bilingual collaboration with poet and author Anthony D. Robles. Join them and Lakas on this new adventure, which transforms one community’s struggle into a celebration of activism, spirit, and song.

About the Creators

Anthony D. Robles
Anthony D. Robles

Anthony Robles is a poet and activist born and raised in San Francisco. His poetry has appeared in many journals and magazines, including Pinoy Poetics and The Asian Pacific American Journal. He is the author of Lakas and the Manilatown Fish and Lakas and the Makibaka Hotel.

Carl Angel

Carl Angel is a visual artist who enjoys participating in the creation of narrative media--whether it is illustration, design, or independent films. He has illustrated, designed, and art directed numerous books for young readers, including Lakas and the Manilatown Fish, Willie Wins, and Xochitl and the Flowers / Xóchitl, la Niña de las Flores, among others. He lives with his wife and son in Burbank, California. Visit his site at carlangel.com

Reviews

  • "Author and activist Robles has created a memorable story, supported by Angel's vibrant, hopeful art. . .The messages—that voices of all people are worthy of being heard and that social change comes with unity—are those that all readers will appreciate. A great read-aloud, the story will also be enjoyed by independent readers, along with Lakas and the Manilatown Fish."

    - School Library Journal
  • "This book will stimulate readers ages eight or nine to place human values above financial gain, while even children as young as six will identify with Lakas's determination to help his friends. The artwork's bold appearance and strong colors will draw the reader's attention. . . Young readers will learn that obtaining human rights requires a struggle. They must be ready for that challenge."

    - Foreword Reviews

Paperback

  • ISBN 9780892394111
  • Price $11.95
  • Publication Date Apr 01, 2014
  • Trim Size 10.5 × 8.25 in
  • Weight 0.375 lbs
  • Page Count 32
  • Hardcover

  • ISBN 9780892392131
  • Price $16.95
  • Publication Date Apr 01, 2014
  • Trim Size N/A
  • Weight 0.4375 lbs
  • Page Count 32
  • Interests

  • Imprint Children's Book Press
  • Audience Children
  • BISAC Category 1 JUV / Performing Arts / Music
  • BISAC Category 2 JUV / Social Themes / Homelessness & Poverty
  • BISAC Category 3 JUV / People & Places / United States / Asian American
  • Themes Asian / Asian American / AAPI, Bilingual, Collaboration, Conflict resolution, Courage, Cultural Diversity, Empathy / Compassion, Fiction, Friendship, Home, Immigration, Kindness / Caring, Leadership, Music, Neighbors, Optimism / Enthusiasm, Overcoming Obstacles, People In Motion, Persistence / Grit, Poverty, Pride, Protest, Realistic Fiction, Respect / Citizenship, Responsibility, Social Justice & Activism
  • Reading Levels

  • Age Range Ages 6 - 8
  • Grade Range Grades 1 - 3
  • Guided Reading P
  • ATOS Book Level 3.2
  • DRA 30
  • Reading Level Grades 3 - 4
  • Bebop Reading Fluent
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