Chasing New Yolk

"Chasing New Yolk," follows the journey of young Ashley Orpington. When Ashley was just a small chick living in a cardboard box with her twin sister and the rest of their flock, she heard the most beautiful song ever, performed by a mysterious and kind Brown Giant.

Today, Ashley remembers that wonderful voice and dreams of moving to New Yolk City to become a singer. Her dream comes one step closer to reality when a sophisticated music producer named Lawrence, a gray silkie who wears a matching red beret and scarf, arrives in town. He is intent on finding "the next big star" and holds an audition at Chickaville Park, promising the eventual winner a golden ticket to New Yolk to become a singer.

"Chasing New Yolk," is the first book in 'The Chickaville Series,' a four-part children's picture book collection that chronicles the fun and enigmatic lives of Chickaville's chicken residents.

Born in the Philippines, Mike Talplacido is a Podcast Host, Author, Writer, Performer, and Director.

His podcast is called "Kiss My Mike," focused on topics related to increasing Filipino visibility and uplifting other creatives.

Mike is also the Founder of KMM Ventures, a US-based production company that aims to uplift Filipino Americans.