The kids here are from the ethnic groups Sama-Bajau and Tausug. And despite speaking different languages, or some still learning how to read, they understand the story of the books they hold.

shining light on a group of people that has little literature dedicated to them. Canlas is the author of “Si Migoy, Ang Batang Tausug,” written in English, Filipino and Tausug. It is inspired ...