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Cecilia Brainard Book at the Manila International Book Fair #MIBF

November 17, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

  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

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Certificate of Recognition from LEAP, Inc. 2011

November 9, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Nonfiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: books literature Cebu Philippines

Cecilia Brainard Talk to Literature Teachers, International Conference LEAP ICLE2021

November 8, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Nonfiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: Philippine literature education

Three Zoom Recordings in One Afternoon!

November 5, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

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!

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Positively Filipino Book Review of Selected Short Stories by Cecilia Manguera Brainard

November 3, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

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

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Conversation with Author Cecilia Brainard, YouTube LA Public Library

October 27, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

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

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Effects of the Pandemic on New Books: A Mild Lament by Author Cecilia Manguerra Brainard

October 25, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

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

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Cecilia Brainard Panelist International Conference on Literature Education Oct. 2021

October 19, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

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

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Conversation with Filipina Author Cecilia Brainard, Oct. 26, 2021, 6 pm CONVERSATION WITH FILIPINO AUTHOR CECILIA BRAINARD, Oct. 26, 2021 6 p.m.

October 17, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

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.

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Philippine National Artist for Literature Bienvenido Lumbera Passes Away

September 28, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Fiction, Nonfiction, poetry, Uncategorized Tagged With: Philippine literature, Philippine national artist

Book Review THE NEWSPAPER WIDOW by Angeles De Leon

September 23, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

  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

Filed Under: Fiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: books literature Cebu Philippines

Nine Filipino & FilAm Authors in October Literary Reading

September 10, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Fiction, Nonfiction, poetry, Uncategorized Tagged With: literary events, literary reading

Memories & Sketches #2 by Cecilia Brainard — Talisay

September 2, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

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

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Remembering Jaime Picornell by Cecilia Brainard

September 1, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Nonfiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: #cebusociety, books literature Cebu Philippines

Memories & Sketches by Cecilia Brainard — Santo Nino de Cebu

August 30, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

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

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Book Review Library Journal of The Newspaper Widow by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard

August 27, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Fiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: Filipino murder mystery, Filipino mystery, Filipino novel

The Newspaper Widow, novel by Cecilia Brainard — Video and Book Review

August 26, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Fiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: Filipino murder mystery, philippine mystery

Randy Ribay in Hot Off the Press Literary Reading

August 24, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

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 Randy Ribay in Hot Off the Press Literary Reading

Filed Under: Fiction, poetry, Uncategorized Tagged With: Philippine American literature

Mae Respicio in Hot Off the Press Literary Reading, Oct. 9

August 21, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

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 Mae Respicio in Hot Off the Press Literary Reading, Oct. 9

Filed Under: Fiction, Nonfiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: children's book, Filam Authors, FilAm literature, FilAmbookfest, Philippine American book

RIP Jaime Picornell of Cebu Philippines

August 16, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

 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

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Welcome!

I am a daugh­ter of the Philip­pines and an adopt­ed daugh­ter of Amer­i­ca. I have also trav­eled to many places so I am also a daugh­ter of the Earth. My expe­ri­ences have found their way into my sto­ries, which try to depict char­ac­ters caught in impor­tant moments in their lives, sit­u­a­tions that force them to act, make deci­sions, change. I try to see the world from my own point of view, not the dom­i­nant West­ern one, thus my inter­est in his­to­ry, cul­ture, and set­ting. But my char­ac­ters car­ry my sto­ries; they are the most impor­tant in my sto­ry-telling. I have to dive deep into them to under­stand their human­i­ty – their good­ness as well as their bad­ness, their beau­ty as well as their ugli­ness. Just like us. Just like each of us. I need to know where they came from, where they are now, so I under­stand where they are going. Just like us.

Please read my full biog­ra­phy here

 

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