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📚✨ Ventura Friends & Families — You’re Invited! ✨📚

Join us for a FUN Book Signing & Storytime Event with Filipino author Janet Horario Morante at Cypress Place Senior Living in Ventura!
Come celebrate Jennalyn’s Mabuhay Adventures and enjoy a special afternoon filled with family fun, storytelling, and Filipino culture!

🌟 Featuring:
📖 Book 1 – Jennalyn’s Mabuhay Adventure
📖 Book 2 – Jennalyn’s Bayanihan Adventure
📖 Possibly a sneak peek of Book 3!

👧👦 Bring the kids of all ages for a joyful time of reading, learning, and bonding together.

🎉 What to expect:

✨ Live book reading
✨ Book signing with the author
✨ Fun raffle giveaways
✨ Light snacks & Filipino treats
✨ Meet the author and take photos

📍 Location:
Cypress Place Senior Living
1220 Cypress Point Lane
Ventura, CA

📅 Sunday, March 22
⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
🎟 FREE Event – All Families Welcome!
📚 Bring your copy of the books if you purchased them on Amazon.

Limited copies may also be available after the reading while supplies last.
This is a wonderful chance for families to experience Filipino culture, storytelling, and the spirit of Bayanihan together.
Come enjoy an afternoon of books, smiles, community, and fun!

✨ You don’t want to miss it!

#VenturaEvents #FamilyFun #BookSigning #FilipinoCulture #JennalynsMabuhayAdventures #Bayanihan #AuthorEvent

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📚 Enhancing the Reader Experience Through Interactive Storytelling

I’m excited to share that Jennalyn’s Bayanihan Adventure now includes updated QR code access to curated YouTube playlists connected to each chapter.

From Iloilo to Divisoria, Sapian to Palawan, readers can now scan and explore real-world cultural locations that complement the story experience.

This interactive layer was designed to:
• Deepen cultural understanding
• Encourage multimedia learning
• Bridge literature and digital engagement
• Expand global access to Filipino storytelling

As we continue discussions with potential partners and publishers, building innovative reader engagement tools remains a key focus.

Grateful for the continued support as we grow this series internationally. 🇵🇭

— Janet Morante
Author, Jennalyn’s Mabuhay Adventures

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✨ Chapter Complete! ✨  Book 2:  Jennalyn's Bayanihan Adventure; Chapter 5:  A Gathering in the Province

I just finished the illustrations for my chapter set in Sapian, Capiz, and doing the research for this place truly filled my heart with pride. 🌾💛 Learning about the land, the people, and the stories behind it reminded me why this work means so much to me.

And during my research, something really special popped up—my cousin from the UK, @MilesRoldan 🇬🇧🇵🇭

YouTube:  youtube.com/

‪@MilesRoldan‬

Miles was born in South London to Filipino parents who immigrated to the UK in the 1970s. Like so many of our families, his parents worked incredibly hard in a new country full of opportunity, building a life for their children through sacrifice and determination.

Now, decades later, Miles has created a platform documenting his journey of returning to his parents’ homeland—the Philippines. His YouTube channel honestly shares the ups, the downs, and everything in between as he adjusts to life in the PI, the beautiful places, and the warmth of the people.

In just 2 years, he’s grown his channel to 1.5K subscribers—organically and authentically—and I couldn’t be more proud of him. 👏🏽✨

If you enjoy real stories about reconnecting with heritage, life in the Philippines, and the courage it takes to start fresh, please check out his channel, follow his journey, and help us get him to 2K+ subscribers. Let’s show some family love and true Bayanihan spirit 💙

🔔 Subscribe, support, and share!

Sapian, Capiz Playlist:  https://youtu.be/bPAZfb4Lxno

#ProudMoment #SapianCapiz #Bayanihan #FilipinoPride #CreativeJourney #SupportFamily #PhilippinesLife

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Feeling truly honored to be invited as a guest author at Fred Williams Elementary School in Oxnard for the 2nd meeting of their newly formed Filipino-Asian Parent Council. Seeing my name on the class itinerary was a moment I’ll always cherish.

Even more meaningful was reconnecting with my Channel Islands High School Yearbook Club alum sister—now an amazing educator at Fred Williams. Huge thanks to Ms. Missy Hernandez for the invitation and for fostering such a welcoming space for culture, storytelling, and community.

Experiences like this are a powerful reminder that representation matters, stories matter, and community truly comes full circle.

Jennalyn's Mabuhay Adventure: www.amazon.com/dp/B0GG6QCRWN

#Grateful #GuestAuthor #FilipinoAsianParentCouncil
#FilipinoAmerican #Mabuhay #FilipinoShaka #MabuhayInnovations
#ChannelIslandsHighSchoolAlumni #OxnardCA #VenturaCounty

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Since publishing my book, I’ve been overwhelmed with such wonderful and encouraging feedback. One of the most meaningful blessings that came from it was being asked to serve as a judge for the Camarillo Youth Project 2026 Art Show!

It was especially touching because the event was held at a military facility I had no idea even existed—such a beautiful space. Being there carried a deep personal honor and remembrance of my dad, which made the experience even more special.

Thank you, Giselle, for inviting me to participate. I truly hope my book reaches military families and helps encourage creativity, confidence, and imagination in the young minds of our community.

What an absolute honor. 🎨🇺🇸✨

#Grateful #YouthArt #CamarilloYouthProject #MilitaryFamilies #Honored #CommunityCreativity

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So proud of what we’re building 💙

Making it easier for our community to support us.

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So grateful to see Tarzie come to life in Jennalyn’s Mabuhay Adventure 💛
Those big eyes and gentle spirit truly help share the magic, culture, and heart of the Philippines with young readers everywhere 🇵🇭✨

📖 Now available on Amazon (e-book & paperback)
🆕 Book 2 coming soon—stay tuned!

👉 Meet Tarzie: a.co/d/eT5Iw4e

#MabuhayInnovations #ProudPinayAuthor #ChildrensBookAuthor #Bohol #ChocolateHills #Tarsier #FilipinoPride #Book2ComingSoon #JennalynsMabuhayAdventures

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Reposting this because I have to give so much love and gratitude to HARIBON - the Philippine Eagle 🦅🤎

While writing this book, learning about the Philippine Eagle was by far one of the most impactful and emotional parts of reconnecting with my culture and history. Including this majestic eagle in my story felt incredibly empowering—and honestly, it became my favorite chapter.

That iconic crown of feathers, like a fierce mohawk, symbolizes power, resilience, and strength to me. It represents the pride and spirit of the Philippines in such a beautiful way. I’m so honored to celebrate and share him in my book.

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🎉 Big News! 📚✨
We are incredibly proud to share that we are now a published author!

My book is available on Amazon.

a.co/d/eT5Iw4e

This journey has been filled with heart, culture, creativity, and so much gratitude. Thank you to everyone who has supported, encouraged, and believed in this dream from the very beginning. 💛

More stories, adventures, and meaningful content are on the way—this is just the start.
Mabuhay! 🇵🇭🐢

#PublishedAuthor #MabuhayAdventures #MabuhayInnovations #FilipinoShaka

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It’s hard to believe it’s already been one week since our amazing time at Santa to the Sea! 🎉 We had such a blast and we want to give a huge thank you to everyone who came out, supported us, and helped promote our efforts. Special shoutout to our collaboration with Filipino American Council of Ventura County for going above and beyond! 🙌

We can’t wait to see you all again next year for even more fun. Until then, keep the #FilipinoShaka spirit strong and let’s celebrate with #TeamMabuhay #MabuhayInnovations and #5k! 💙

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