Mika Salamanca's surprise book

Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition Mika Salamanca surprised fans when she dropped her first children's book in Quezon City recently.

- ROBERT REQUINTINA

Titled "Lipad," Mika expressed the challenges of writing, emphasizing that every word crafted was a journey infused with love, hope, and unwavering faith. Each sentence reflected struggles but also conveyed warmth and possibilities.

"I've been working on this dream with my team. Hindi naging madali, pero every step was filled with love, hope, and faith. And now, hawak-hawak ko na siya. Something that used to live only in my heart is finally real," Mika said during a media conference.

She added: "I keep reminding myself to believe na tatanggapin nyo rin ito with the same love and warmth na binuhos ko/namin dito. This book is not only for kids, kahit anong season ka ng buhay mo ngayon, I know it will find its way to your heart and give you a little resolution. Kaya sana habang binabasa nyo siya, maramdaman nyo rin yung same magic that carried me through. (I keep reminding myself to believe that you will also receive it with the same love and warmth that I/we poured into it. This book is not only for kids; no matter what season of life you are in now, I know it will find its way to your heart and give you a little resolution. So I hope that as you read it, you will also feel the same magic that carried me through.)"

Mika revealed that writing has been a cherished outlet for her since childhood, serving as a canvas for her imagination and a refuge for her thoughts.

From the moment she discovered the magic of words, she embarked on a journey of expression that has blossomed throughout her life.