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
PRESS RELEASE NINE FILIPINO & FILAM AUTHORS IN OCTOBER LITERARY READING The Hot Off the Press (HOTP) Literary Reading, a program of the Filipino American International Book Festival, will be via Zoom this 2021. The event, sponsored by the San Francisco Public Library and PAWA will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2021, 5-6:30 p.m. PT. Check Events at sfpl.org, for the Zoom … [Read more...] about Nine Filipino & FilAm Authors in October Literary Reading
Memories & Sketches #2 by Cecilia Brainard — Talisay
I continue my blogging about my memories with sketches ... and also old photos. Copyright 2021 by Cecilia Brainard TALISAY Cecilia Brainard My father had been an engineering professor at the University of the Philippines in Manila. He and my mother lived in a big house on Georgia Street, in the Malate District. There they had their first two two children -- my oldest sister and brother. When … [Read more...] about Memories & Sketches #2 by Cecilia Brainard — Talisay
Remembering Jaime Picornell by Cecilia Brainard
Cecilia Brainard Remembers Jaime Picornell who passed away last August 16, 2021 Published in Positively Filipino https://www.positivelyfilipino.com/magazine/the-jolly-spaniard-of-cebu The Jolly Spaniard of Cebu Cecilia Manguerra Brainard Cebu in the 1950s and 1960s had small-town ways. The city was not as sprawling or as heavily populated as it is now. Families knew one another. … [Read more...] about Remembering Jaime Picornell by Cecilia Brainard
Memories & Sketches by Cecilia Brainard — Santo Nino de Cebu
I will be blogging my memories of Cebu with accompanying sketch. This first personal essay is about the Santo Nino de Cebu. These sketches are part of the book, Magical Years Memories & Sketches by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard, available as a limited edition of 100 copies from palh@aol.com. ~~~ SANTO NINO DE CEBU Copyrignt 2021 by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard I was born and raised in the … [Read more...] about Memories & Sketches by Cecilia Brainard — Santo Nino de Cebu
Book Review Library Journal of The Newspaper Widow by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard
Book Review Library Journal August 2021 Mystery The Newspaper Widow by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard PALH, Sept. 2021 252 p. ISBN 9781953716149 pap $17.95 When her husband dies in 1909, Ines Maceda inherits his newspaper, which is running out of audience and funds; she soon finds that she’s good at both the money side and the reporting side. The paper gets a scoop about the … [Read more...] about Book Review Library Journal of The Newspaper Widow by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard
The Newspaper Widow, novel by Cecilia Brainard — Video and Book Review
Book Review Library Journal August 2021 Mystery The Newspaper Widow by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard Philippine American Literary House, Sept. 2021 252 p. ISBN 9781953716149 pap $17.95 M When her husband dies in 1909, Ines Maceda inherits his newspaper, which is running out of audience and funds; she soon finds that she’s good at both the money side and the reporting side. The paper … [Read more...] about The Newspaper Widow, novel by Cecilia Brainard — Video and Book Review
Randy Ribay in Hot Off the Press Literary Reading
2021 HOT OFF THE PRESS Literary Reading, a program of the Filipino American International Book Festival, and sponsored by the San Francisco Public Library & PAWA, will go virtual this year, on Saturday, October 9, 2021 Pacific Time, from 5-6:30 p.m. The Zoom link will be announced, or check out the events section of sfpl.org later on. Get to know RANDY RIBAY – Randy Ribay is the author … [Read more...] about Randy Ribay in Hot Off the Press Literary Reading
Mae Respicio in Hot Off the Press Literary Reading, Oct. 9
2021 HOT OFF THE PRESS Literary Reading, a program of the Filipino American International Book Festival, and sponsored by the San Francisco Public Library & PAWA, will go virtual this year, on Saturday, October 9, 2021 Pacific Time, from 5-6:30 p.m. The Zoom link will be announced, or check out the events section of sfpl.org later on. Get to know MAE RESPICIO - Mae writes middle grade novels … [Read more...] about Mae Respicio in Hot Off the Press Literary Reading, Oct. 9
RIP Jaime Picornell of Cebu Philippines
l-r: Chinggay Utzurrum, Jaime Picornell, Cecilia Brainard I am sharing pictures that include my friend Jaime Picornell who unfortunately died of Cardiac arrest (Covid related) on Monday August 16, 2021, 2 p.m., Cebu Philippine time. His family and friends and I are very, very sad over this loss. I knew Jaime all my life, because Cebu in the 1950s-1960s was small and families knew one … [Read more...] about RIP Jaime Picornell of Cebu Philippines
Jhoanna Lynn Cruz in 2021 Hot Off the Press Literary Reading Oct. 9
2021 HOT OFF THE PRESS Literary Reading, a program of the Filipino American International Book Festival, and sponsored by the San Francisco Public Library & PAWA, will go virtual this year, on Saturday, October 9, 2021 Pacific Time, from 5-6:30 p.m. The Zoom link will be announced, or check out the events section of sfpl.org later on. Get to know JHOANNA LYNN CRUZ, author of Abi Nako, Or So I … [Read more...] about Jhoanna Lynn Cruz in 2021 Hot Off the Press Literary Reading Oct. 9
George Gonzaga Deoso in 2021 HOT OFF THE PRESS Literary Reading, Oct. 9
2021 HOT OFF THE PRESS Literary Reading, a program of the Filipino American International Book Festival, and sponsored by the San Francisco Public Library & PAWA, will go virtual this year, on Saturday, October 9, 2021 Pacific Time, from 5-6:30 p.m. The Zoom link will be announced, or check out the events section of sfpl.org later on. Get to know, GEORGE GONZAGA DEOSO - A fellow for poetry … [Read more...] about George Gonzaga Deoso in 2021 HOT OFF THE PRESS Literary Reading, Oct. 9
Walter Ang’s Article “Prolific Writer Cecilia Manguerra Brainard Releases her Short Stories
"Prolific Writer Cecilia Manguerra Brainard Releases her Short Stories" by Walter Ang, Inquirer.net, 8/11/21 https://usa.inquirer.net/80089/prolific-writer-cecilia-manguerra-brainard-re-releases-her-short-stories LOS ANGELES — Prolific author and publisher Filipino American Cecilia Manguerra Brainard is releasing a new anthology, Selected Short Stories, which collects 39 of her previously … [Read more...] about Walter Ang’s Article “Prolific Writer Cecilia Manguerra Brainard Releases her Short Stories
Gina Apostol in 2021 HOT OFF THE PRESS Literary Reading, Oct. 9
021 HOT OFF THE PRESS LITERARY READING with Gina Apostol 2021 HOT OFF THE PRESS Literary Reading, a program of the Filipino American International Book Festival, and sponsored by the San Francisco Public Library and PAWA, will go virtual this year, on Saturday, October 9, 2021 Pacific Time, from 5-6:30 p.m. The Zoom link will be announced later on. Get to know GINA APOSTOL, critically-acclaimed … [Read more...] about Gina Apostol in 2021 HOT OFF THE PRESS Literary Reading, Oct. 9
Herminia Menez Coben Reviews 2 Short Story Collections by Cecilia Brainard
From Halo-Halo Reviews, Herminia Menez Coben reviews 2 short story collections by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard. The books have been recently reissued in the United States. *** WOMAN WITH HORNS AND OTHER STORIES by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard (U.S. Edition PALH 2020, New Day 1987) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1953716032 and ACAPULCO AT SUNSET AND OTHER STORIES by Cecilia … [Read more...] about Herminia Menez Coben Reviews 2 Short Story Collections by Cecilia Brainard
Press Release — 2021 Hot Off the Press Literary Reading — October 9, 2021
PRESS RELEASE San Francisco Public Library (sfpl.org) Philippine American Writers and Artists (pawainc.com) NINE FILIPINO & FILAM AUTHORS IN OCTOBER LITERARY READING The Hot Off the Press (HOTP) Literary Reading, a program of the Filipino American International Book Festival, will be via Zoom this 2021. The event, sponsored by the San Francisco Public Library and Philippine American … [Read more...] about Press Release — 2021 Hot Off the Press Literary Reading — October 9, 2021
A Different Kind of Mystery/Detective Novel — Cecilia Brainard’s The Newspaper Widow
A DIFFERENT KIND OF MYSTERY/DETECTIVE NOVEL - THE NEWSPAPER WIDOW by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard PALH (Philippine American Literary House) is proud to announce the forthcoming release of the US edition of the novel, THE NEWSPAPER WIDOW, by Filipina American author, Cecilia Manguerra Brainard. Cecilia Manguerra Brainard's novel, THE NEWSPAPER WIDOW, is a literary mystery set in the … [Read more...] about A Different Kind of Mystery/Detective Novel — Cecilia Brainard’s The Newspaper Widow