In this evocative story – shortlisted for last year’s Queen Mary Wasafiri New Writing Prize – @lerah.bsky.social weaves Filipino folklore with a young girl's coming of age. The 2025 prize is open for entries in fiction, life writing, and poetry until 30 June. www.wasafiri.org/content/anak...

Earlier this year, I decided that I'd try to blend the two art styles I would switch between for fanart and personal projects - this was where I started! First time I'd ever tried character art and it was for @lerah.bsky.social's upcoming novel “The Babaylan Sisterhood”. Meet, Issem & Maimona! #art