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Mary Lanni’s book review of Dancing the Tinikling

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Bobbie Peyton was born in the Philippines and moved to the United States as a baby. She grew up in Oregon, where she lives today with her two little (but ferocious) dogs. A former high school special education teacher, Bobbie is a graduate of Tufts University and of Hamline University’s MFA writing program for children and young adults.

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This sweet debut picture book explores a child’s experience of growing up multicultural as a Filipino American…A child-friendly affirming mirror and an illuminating window. 

-Booklist review for Dancing the Tinikling