Analene Go is a Filipino-Canadian writer for children. Go graduated from the University of Waterloo as a Systems Design Engineer. She now lives in Guelph, Ontario.
Fiction (Juvenile, Picture book)
Chippy’s Hungry
Illustrated by Diana Santos.
Toronto: Annick Press, 2027.
forthcoming spring 2027
Publisher’s Synopsis (From its website)
When Chippy first arrives at his Lola’s house for lunch, all he can think about is his rumbling tummy, but every time he is about to take a bite of the Filipino feast he is interrupted by a member of his large family. He desperately wants to eat but they just want to talk. As his lunch keeps getting delayed and his hunger mounts, Chippy feels like he’s going to explode! But as they keep talking and share memories, Chippy comes to understand food as a representation of his family’s culture and their love for each other.
With colourful illustrations by Diana Santos, Chippy’s Hungry is a celebration of Filipino food and culture, as well as the rituals that bring families together.
Fiction (Juvenile, Picture book)
Ninang’s Here
Illustrated by Alexis Young.
Toronto: Kids Can Press, 2026.
Forthcoming Oct. 2026
Publisher’s Synopsis (From its website)
A young girl’s ninang (“godmother” in Tagalog) has arrived for a visit, and she’s thrilled! After all, Ninang isn’t just the girl’s godmother, she’s also her very best friend. Ninang describes herself as “a grown-up whose heart never grew up,” which means the two get to have a day full of adventures, including blasting off into outer space and rescuing lost balloons and cats stuck in trees! Unfortunately, as with all wonderful visits, this one must come to end. Or can the girl find a way to get Ninang to stay?