# Travel the Philippines through picture books with Christina Newhard (Presidio Branch Library)

> Event for families in the San Francisco–Oakland–Fremont area (CA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Sat, Nov 14 · 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Where: San Francisco Public Library – Presidio Branch, 3150 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA 94115
- Ages: Ages 4 and older
- Price: Check official pricing
- Organizer: San Francisco Public Library
- Official page: https://sfpl.org/events/2026/11/14/celebration-travel-philippines-christina-newhard
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

Author and publisher Christina Newhard reads illustrated picture books that island-hop from the far north to the far south of the Philippines, meeting grumpy octopuses, talking eagles and friendly monsters along the way.

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