Via Bea Lastimosa of the University of San Carlos Cebuano Studies Center: After a brief hiatus, the Vicente Sotto Lecture Series will resume with a lecture by renowned writer Cecilia Brainard on February 19, 2022 from 10:00 -11:30 AM, Philippine time. NOTE: Philippine time; Sat. Feb. 19, 2022, 10-11:30 a.m. is California time: Fri, Feb. 18, 2022, 6 -7:30 pm. In her lecture titled "Ubec: Cebu … [Read more...] about Author Cecilia Brainard Gives Talk on UBEC: CEBU REIMAGINED, Cebuano Studies Center
Remembering Dr. Herbert Zipper #WorldWarTwo survivor
In around 1992 I met an elderly gentleman Dr. Herbert Zipper, who had been a Jewish composer-conductor in Germany in the 1930s when Hitler was chancellor. Zipper was picked up and sent to Dachau where he organized an orchestra that gave clandestine concerts from an abandoned latrine. He was released from Buchenwald and he went to Manila to reunite and marry the love of his life Trudl … [Read more...] about Remembering Dr. Herbert Zipper #WorldWarTwo survivor
Reflections on the Passing of Philippine National Artist F. Sionil Jose by Cecilia Brainard
Author Cecilia Manguerra Brainard writes a tribute for Philippine National Artist for Literature F. Sionil Jose who recently passed away. https://ph.news.yahoo.com/frankie-tessie-reflections-passing-f-104700835.html The article also appeared in Sunstar Cebu with more pictures: Tags: #Nationalartist #Philippinenovelist #Filipinonovelist #Philippinenationalartist #FSionilJose … [Read more...] about Reflections on the Passing of Philippine National Artist F. Sionil Jose by Cecilia Brainard
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OF US — 2022
Happy New Year to all of us! 2022 An Old Irish Blessing May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind always be at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, and rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand. #Philippineauthor #filipinoauthor #happynewyear #happynewyear2022 #happy2022 … [Read more...] about HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OF US — 2022
Author Cecilia Brainard Talk University of Santo Tomas CCWLS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4Y0aSYxs3Q Filipino FilAm Author Cecilia Manguerra Brainard gives a talk for the University of Santo Tomas Center for Creative Writing and Literary Studies. This is part of their UST International Writers and Scholars Series. This same video can be viewed in the Facebook site of UST Center for Creative Writing and Literary Studies: … [Read more...] about Author Cecilia Brainard Talk University of Santo Tomas CCWLS
Author Cecilia Brainard on Reading for Philippine National Book Week 2021
Author Cecilia Brainard on Why You Should Read for the 87th #NationalBookWeek Philippines https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPKIM7YIpHw #Reading #Filipinoauthors #Filipinobooks #Philippineliterature … [Read more...] about Author Cecilia Brainard on Reading for Philippine National Book Week 2021
Author Cecilia Brainard Blessing This Thanksgiving Weekend 2021
This Thanksgiving Weekend, I would like to share this blessing with all of you. Please continue to take care and keep safe. Thank you all for your support especially to those who have taken the extra mile (you know who you are). Here is the blessing to those who who don't have time to watch the short video: May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May … [Read more...] about Author Cecilia Brainard Blessing This Thanksgiving Weekend 2021
Portrait of Author Cecilia Brainard by Filipino Artist Tony Perez
The Filipino Artist did an oil portrait of me. It's finished and waiting for me to pick it up. This will have to wait until the pandemic is under control and I can travel again. In the meantime, Here are pictures of his work. Tags: #Filipinoartist #Filipinoart #Filipinoauthor … [Read more...] about Portrait of Author Cecilia Brainard by Filipino Artist Tony Perez
Cecilia Brainard Book at the Manila International Book Fair #MIBF
Here's the short video promo I did for the Manila International Book Fair on behalf of the University of Santo Tomas Publishing House. This is airing today along with others by USTPH authors, live on the MIBF site. I'm sharing this video for your convenience. My book and my other USTPH Titles (SELECTED SHORT STORIES BY CECILIA MANGUERRA BRAINARD, WHEN THE RAINBOW GODDESS WEPT, … [Read more...] about Cecilia Brainard Book at the Manila International Book Fair #MIBF
Certificate of Recognition from LEAP, Inc. 2011
Thanks to the Literature Educators Association of the Philippines. Inc. for this Certificate. The leaders did everything gracefully and efficiently, and really it was my privilege to share what I know to Literature teachers. I wish them the best in their important work of teaching young people, not just how to write or read fine literature, but to think critically. Read … [Read more...] about Certificate of Recognition from LEAP, Inc. 2011
Cecilia Brainard Talk to Literature Teachers, International Conference LEAP ICLE2021
Video of Cecilia Brainard Talk to Literature teachers, International Conference LEAP ICILE2021, Part 1 Cecilia Brainard's Talk "Literature as a Coping Strategy", Delivered at the International Conference on Literature Education, Oct. 28, 2021. The conference aimed to address the pressing concerns of Literature Teacher on teaching literature during this time of Covid. It likewise sought to … [Read more...] about Cecilia Brainard Talk to Literature Teachers, International Conference LEAP ICLE2021
Three Zoom Recordings in One Afternoon!
I did three, I repeat three, Zoom recordings today for future releases, one for a book fair, another for an International Authors Series, and the last is a Christmas reading. I will let you know when the recordings are released. I'll be focusing on homey things in preparation for the Holidays. Baking fruitcake and cookies are in ,y mind, and some gift shopping too. Before we know it, it'll … [Read more...] about Three Zoom Recordings in One Afternoon!
Positively Filipino Book Review of Selected Short Stories by Cecilia Manguera Brainard
George Deoso Reviews Selected Short Stories by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard https://www.positivelyfilipino.com/magazine/i-was-upset-review-of-cecilia-manguerra-brainards-selected-short-stories There is much to rejoice about this feast of a book: the range in terms of form; the weaving of past and present between the pages; and that reassuring sense of being in the hands of a writer—an … [Read more...] about Positively Filipino Book Review of Selected Short Stories by Cecilia Manguera Brainard
Conversation with Author Cecilia Brainard, YouTube LA Public Library
https://youtu.be/Hw46hvf9MF8 Many thanks to Ana Campos, Acting Principal Librarian at the Los Angeles Public Library for hosting a virtual program, A CONVERSATION WITH AUTHOR CECILIA BRAINARD: SELECTED SHORT STORIES. Writer, Actor, and Buddhist pastor Noel Alumit was the interviewer/facilitator. You can watch the program on Los Angeles Public Library's YouTube site. Don't forget to like … [Read more...] about Conversation with Author Cecilia Brainard, YouTube LA Public Library
Effects of the Pandemic on New Books: A Mild Lament by Author Cecilia Manguerra Brainard
My Selected Short Stories was released by the University of Santo Tomas Publishing House and by PALH in July-August, and the book has had a low-key existence since, thanks to the pandemic. The book collects 39 of my best short stories, many of which are used by educators in their classrooms. Classics such as "Woman With Horns", "Flip Gothic", "Romeo:, and more are part of this collection. All the … [Read more...] about Effects of the Pandemic on New Books: A Mild Lament by Author Cecilia Manguerra Brainard
Cecilia Brainard Panelist International Conference on Literature Education Oct. 2021
Cecilia Brainard is a panelist at LEAP, Inc's International Conference on Literature Education, Oct. 28, 29, 30, 2021. Her talk is about "Reading and Writing Literature as a Coping Strategy." Here's registration information: How does literature help us cope in times of crisis? Learn from our highly-esteemed panel speaker during the ICLE 2021! To register, click this link: … [Read more...] about Cecilia Brainard Panelist International Conference on Literature Education Oct. 2021
Conversation with Filipina Author Cecilia Brainard, Oct. 26, 2021, 6 pm CONVERSATION WITH FILIPINO AUTHOR CECILIA BRAINARD, Oct. 26, 2021 6 p.m.
INVITATION FROM the Los Angeles Public Library A CONVERSATION WITH AUTHOR CECILIA BRAINARD: SELECTED SHORT STORIES - Moderated by Noel Alumit Tuesday, California time, Oct. 26, 2021, 6-7 pm (Manila time is Oct. 27, 9 am) Streaming live on the library's YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/losangeleslibrary) and Facebook page … [Read more...] about Conversation with Filipina Author Cecilia Brainard, Oct. 26, 2021, 6 pm CONVERSATION WITH FILIPINO AUTHOR CECILIA BRAINARD, Oct. 26, 2021 6 p.m.
Philippine National Artist for Literature Bienvenido Lumbera Passes Away
l-r: Cecilia Brainard, Felice Sta. Maria, Isagani Cruz, Michael Gonzalez, Bienvenido Lumbera, Marily Orosa, Karina Bolasco Bienvenido Lumbera (1932-2021), Philippine National Artist for Literature passed away yesterday. May he rest in peace. This is from the UST Publishing House: "Fondly known as Sir Bien to his students and colleagues, he has become one of the foundational figures in … [Read more...] about Philippine National Artist for Literature Bienvenido Lumbera Passes Away
Book Review THE NEWSPAPER WIDOW by Angeles De Leon
BOOK REVIEW of The Newspaper Widow a Novel by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard PALH 2021 & University of Santo Tomas Publishing House 2017 By ANGELES DE LEON Starting out as a riveting murder mystery, it took me along as it branched, twisted & turned along the way, it deepened into the story of a friendship between 2 women, of differing personalities from different cultures … [Read more...] about Book Review THE NEWSPAPER WIDOW by Angeles De Leon
Nine Filipino & FilAm Authors in October Literary Reading
12/21 Statement from Cecilia Manguerra Brainard regarding PAWA and Hot Off the Press Literary Readings: Please be informed that I will no longer be working on future Hot Off the Press Literary Readings (HOTP) and other programs with the San Francisco group PAWA (also known as PAWA, Inc.). This group is also known as Philippine American Writers and Artists, Filipino American International Book … [Read more...] about Nine Filipino & FilAm Authors in October Literary Reading