A Young Poet Dreams of a Hundred Words that Rhyme with Maynila | Kuwento ni Edgar Calabia Samar

A Young Poet Dreams of a Hundred Words that Rhyme with Maynila | Kuwento ni Edgar Calabia SamarFrancisco "Kiko" Balagtas is only eleven years old, but he already sees the world in words. As he journeys from the quiet fields of Panginay to the bustling city of Maynila at the dawn of a new century, Kiko sets himself an unusual task: to find one hundred words that rhyme with the name of the city that will soon change his life.Along rivers, roads, and memories, Kiko gathers not only rhymes but also courage, wonder, and questions too big for his young heart. Will the words be enough to prepare him for what lies ahead?Inspired by the early life of one of the Philippines' greatest poets, this lyrical tale celebrates the power of language, the beauty of childhood, and the quiet beginning of something extraordinary. A story for dreamers, readers, and all young writers still collecting the words that will shape their world. Pages: 36