Irene Sarmiento in Book Talk+

Are you ready to meet oscar santos? 🐾

this book talk+ is for the cat lovers, the everyday adventurers, those who find magic and mystery in the mundane...

beach reads is excited to collaborate with multi-awarded author, ms. irene sarmiento (@irene.a.sarmiento) and @ateneopress for an intimate, close-up conversation behind the pages of her stunning novel, stray cats.

learn about her creative process and deep-dive into the world of magical realism in PH literature through mindful discussion and activities!

ABOUT THE BOOK: STRAY CATS
eighth graders elisa paz and raquel madria are unstoppable as bruhas inside their secret fantasy world. everything changes when raquel suddenly vanishes into thin air, forcing elisa to leave her sheltered life behind to track her down.
guided by a sharp-witted talking tomcat named oscar santos, elisa roams the hidden corners of manila. her search pulls back the curtain on a raw reality she never had to face before: a landscape marked by deep social prejudice and real-world monsters. it is a brilliant coming-of-age story centered on fierce friendship and self-empowerment.

🎟 ticket: php 375 (includes 1 drink, exclusive merch, and other freebies)
📕 copies of stray cats will be available on-site.
only 11 slots will be accommodated for this event.

See you there!! ✨