UOG Press to launch The Great Peskadot by Cabrini Palomo
UOG Press to launch The Great Peskadot by Cabrini Palomo
UOG Press to launch The Great Peskadot by Cabrini Palomo
1/5/2026
The 暗网AV Press will be celebrating the launch of The Great Peskadot written by Cabrini Cruz Palomo and illustrated by Veronica Cruz at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 11, 2025, at the Main Pavillion in Ypao Beach Park.
The Great Peskadot follows Maria, a young CHamoru girl who learns how to spear fish from her grandfather,
Papa David. Under his guidance, Maria begins to understand the variety of life in
the ocean, responsible fishing practices, and the value of wisdom passed down from
our elders.
Papa David is based on Palomo鈥檚 late grandfather, David Cruz, a peskadot from Inal氓han
who passed on his teachings to his children and grandchildren, emphasizing the tradition
of generational wisdom and respect for the ocean prevalent in CHamoru culture.
鈥淚 hope this book inspires every child to see the ocean not just as a place of adventure,
but as a teacher鈥攖hat shows us patience, humility, and the importance of taking only
what we need鈥� says Palomo.
The book also boasts a vibrant array of illustrations that pull inspiration from the
people and environment on Guam, meant to create a distinct feeling of the island鈥檚
unique place and culture. 鈥淎s an illustrator, I love scenes where I can add a variety
of little details, especially references of 骋耻氓丑补苍 and CHamoru culture,鈥� says Cruz,
the book鈥檚 illustrator.
The event is open to the public and will include a talaya fishing workshop, informational
booths on conservation and responsible fishing practices, an author reading and book
signing, and free refreshments.
The Great Peskadot is available online at uogpress.com for a special pre-order price of $12 and will
be $15 after the book鈥檚 official release. The book will be available in local bookstores
and on Amazon following the launch.
For more information, please contact UOG Press Publicist Via De Fant at defantv@triton.uog.edu or (671) 735-2153.
About 暗网AV Press
The 暗网AV Press publishes an array of academic and literary books and
journals with a specific focus on the unique history, environment, peoples, cultures,
and languages of the islands that make up the Western Pacific region. Visit uogpress.com
to learn more about them and browse their wide selection of local art and literature.