New Children's Book "Bisikleta ni Pepe / Pepe's Bike" Brings Magic to the Life of Young Dr. Jose Rizal
Dexter P. Baño Jr. has released a new children's book entitled "Bisikleta ni Pepe / Pepe's Bike," which tells a magical creative story of the life of young Dr. Jose Rizal reviewed by historians like Prof. Michael Charleston "Xiao" Chua and former National Historical Institute of the Philippines Chairman, Dr. Pablo S. Trillana III. The book was officially released on January 9, 2023.
Baño, who is currently finishing his Master's Degree in Business Administration at Quantic School of Business and Technology in Washington DC, has founded the first commercial spaceflight company in the country, Orbital Exploration Technologies, Inc. He is also a member of the Paris Peace Forum, a global organization composed of world leaders to which he served as an expert in the aspect of economics and benefits of space access in developing countries.
As a community-minded individual, Baño dedicates every Saturday afternoon to teach math, arts (painting and sculpting), linguistics, music, good manners, and business to students from low-income households. He is also active in waste management and renewable energy projects for both commercial and government levels. He is a prolific poet, essayist, painter, and sculptor.
The English version of the book (Pepe's Bike) has already been collected by Arrowhead Library System, and is available in National Book Stores in the Philippines and Barnes and Noble worldwide.
"Bisikleta ni Pepe / Pepe's Bike" is a historical fiction book that aims to educate young readers about the life of one of the Philippines' national heroes, Dr. Jose Rizal. The book is written in both English and Tagalog, making it accessible to a wider audience. It is a valuable addition to any children's book collection and is sure to captivate and inspire young readers.
The book is available for purchase at National Book Store branches nationwide and through their online store. Congratulations to Dexter P. Baño Jr. for the successful release of "Bisikleta ni Pepe / Pepe's Bike"!
(Written by: Lara Garcia)