Amianan walked nervously into her new classroom. She noticed a quiet girl sitting alone. "Hi, I'm Amianan," she smiled at Mirasol. Mirasol nodded, a shy smile appearing. Some kids giggled nearby, but Amianan stayed. "Let's be friends," Amianan said brightly.

The First Day

The next day, Mirasol was missing from class. Amianan asked, "Where's Mirasol?" The teacher said Mirasol might not have lunch. That afternoon, Amianan's mother listened carefully. "Why not share your lunch with her tomorrow?" her mother suggested. Amianan nodded eagerly.

A Missing Friend

At school, Amianan found Mirasol at the gate. "Let's eat together!" Amianan said, handing her a sandwich. Mirasol's eyes shined with gratitude. The girls walked to class side by side. Other children watched curiously. Amianan smiled, feeling brave for both of them.

Sharing and Caring

Mrs. Ramos announced, "Time to make posters about your culture!" Amianan painted Manila. Mirasol drew her mountain home and native dance. Their classmates admired Mirasol's colorful drawing. Mirasol smiled, standing tall with new confidence. Amianan squeezed her hand, both friends proud of themselves.

Posters and Pride

An 8 year old european girl with long black hair

Amianan

An 8 year old black girl with medium-length black hair

Mirasol

school teacher with short brown hair and eyeglasses

A 35 year old asian woman with eyeglasses

A 35 year old asian woman, a school teacher with short brown hair and eyeglasses

Mrs. Ramos

Amianan, who grew up in Manila, moved to the province with her family when her father went abroad. On her first day at her new school, she met Mirasol, a quiet indigenous girl from the mountains who was often teased by others. Amianan reached out to Mirasol, offering her friendship, and they quickly became close.

When Amianan noticed that Mirasol was missing from school, she learned that Mirasol didn't have lunch and was too shy to attend class. Amianan's mother encouraged her to help, so the next day, Amianan shared her lunch with Mirasol, and they went to school together.

The teacher, Mrs. Ramos, asked the students to make posters about themselves and their culture. Amianan painted Manila, while Mirasol drew her mountain and native dance. The teacher and classmates admired Mirasol's work, and she gained confidence. In the end, both girls learned valuable lessons in friendship, kindness, and pride in their cultures.