Philippine World War II Stories for Children Written by Ceres S. C. Alabado Ceres Santos Cuyugan Alabado is a wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and author of books for children, teenagers, and adults. She writes poetry, fiction, and non-fiction in English and Pilipino, published in the Philippines, Canada, and the United States. Her audience is vast-some of her works have inspired stage plays and movies/videos. The California Department of Education approved her book, Beautiful Dreamer, for 8th grade use because of its social content. In addition to her literary and teaching career, Ceres has founded and been involved with various civic and advocacy organizations. Illustrated by Maria Luisa Pearanda Born in the Philippines, Maria Luisa Pearanda lives in San Leandro and currently teaches Filipino language at CSU East Bay and Ohlone College. She has an M.A. in education and her drawings have appeared in many FA published books in the Bay Area.