Marawi Land of the Brave (PRE-ORDER)

SYNOPSIS:

Marawi Land of the Brave (Marawi, Lopa o Mawaraw)

Amir loves stories about his native land, especially the ones that tell about the Maranaos' bravery and skill in battle. When his peaceful life in Marawi was upended by terrorists, it was his belief in his proud heritage that kept him resilient. Still, he was shocked by the destruction and loss that came with the siege.

He and his brother Farouk share a strong connection to their natural surroundings. They are part of a devout family who is supportive of one another. They are also part of a community whose members help each other. Because of their relationships to Allah, nature, and the people around them, they have a sense of purpose and hope.

This story was inspired by the accounts of fourth to sixth grade evacuees in Saguiaran and Capitol, Marawi City during interviews by the Philippine Business for Social Progress. Many of the children recall a simple life filled with study, play, prayer, and family activities. Even though they have and are still facing difficult circumstances, they look forward to a future where they can be doctors, nurses, engineers, business owners, even Muslim scholars. This story hopes to remind the children of Marawi of the beauty of their land and the strength of their community.

Written by Melissa Salva
Illustrated by Kathleen Sareena Dagum
Translated in Maranao by Lawambae Basaula-Lumna

❗️NOTE❗️:

THIS IS A ❗️PRE-ORDER ITEM❗️PRODUCT WILL BE SHIPPED IN THE END OF AUGUST-SEPTEMBER.

 If you are ordering an item that is currently in stock in the same order, the order will be held until the pre-ordered book or item arrives from the Philippines. Shipping of pre-ordered items from our partners in the Philippines to New York are scheduled to take place in May, August and November 2026 ONLY.

Once pre-ordered items ship and arrive from the Philippines to New York, items will be dispatched from New York to their final destination.

Due to the gas situation worldwide and especially in the Philippines, shipping of pre-ordered items are delayed and shipping from the Philippines has been set to ease our partner's in the Philippines.

Shipping during these 3 months for 2026 also allow our partnered local artisans from the Philippines such as our weavers, anitu sculptors, and brass pre-colonial gold replica jewelry pieces, the time needed they need to work on your one of a kind, handmade pieces. 

These pieces are all handmade by our local partners and traditional artisans, not mass produced. If you want a ready made and in stock clothing piece, figure, ceramic, or jewelry piece, if we have any available in stock and on hand, you purchase those. Every shipment from the Philippines we do order extra's to put up on the shop for those who want to keep an eye out for in stock items. 

❗️CURRENT SHIPPING❗️

If you are going to be pre-ordering an item and ordering an in stock item, two separate orders must be placed to guarantee arrival of in stock products within 2-3 weeks.

Our shipping days for in-stock items from New York are currently only being shipped at the beginning and end of each month. This allows time for packing and shipping items. Also due to the rising gas prices, we have decided to cut back on shipping days to make it easier on ourselves (two person team) to pack and deliver items to the Post Office 2x a month.