For my senior capstone project, I wrote and illustrated an interactive children’s book. This story follows a young girl named Marilie who remakes her favorite dessert from back home - Halo Halo! During my second semester, I completed four traditional spreads using hand-cut paper, pencils, and acrylic. Using bookbinding techniques, I incorporated the interactive elements by hand to make a fun book that kids will remember! See more of my process below!

Final Book Flip Through!

Scroll through the full book below!

Meet Marilie! This character is loosely based on my mom as a child (pictured on the far right).

My mom and my biggest inspiration! Along with halo halo, of course.