Monica Canlas Tuy & Eric Tuy
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Monica Canlas Tuy and Eric Tuy are proud Filipino-Americans born into big families that enjoy spending time together. They wrote their picture book My Pinsans and Me to celebrate their family bonds and childhood memories to share with their daughter, Amara. Monica's weekly visits with her cousins to see Lola and Eric's trips to the Philippines to visit his extended family inspired this story. They believe that representation matters and hope that My Pinsans and Me will encourage Filipino-American children to connect with themselves and their culture on a deeper level. Monica and Eric live in New York with Amara and their dogs, Subi and Boba. Monica's favorite Filipino dish is halo-halo and Eric's is adobo.
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mypinsansandme
Winning Entry: My Pinsans and Me: Amara’s Talent Show
Contest Won: North Street Book Prize 2022, Honorable Mention
