SCHEDULE BOOK LAUNCHES/EVENTS FOR GROWING UP FILIPINO 3: NEW STORIES FOR YOUNG ADULTS - check back for details and confirm before attending. Tags: #filipinoteens #Filipinoyoungadults #Filipinobooks #Philippinebooks #YAliterature … [Read more...] about SCHEDULE BOOK LAUNCHES/EVENTS for GROWING UP FILIPINO 3: New Stories for Young Adults
PALH (Philippine American Literary House) Publisher of Filipino and FilAm Books
PALH (Philippine American Literary House) publishes select Philippine and Filipino American books, including anthologies for children and young adults. Tags: #pinoylit #filipinoliterature #Philippineliterature #Filipinoteens … [Read more...] about PALH (Philippine American Literary House) Publisher of Filipino and FilAm Books
Growing Up Filipino 3 / Book Trailer
The 3 volumes of the GROWING UP FILIPINO SERIES make great Christmas gifts. Check them out in Amazon and Barnes and Noble -- Growing Up Filipino: Stories for Young Adults; Growing Up Filipino: More Stories for Young Adults; and Growing Up Filipino: New Stories for Young Adults. #Filipinoteens #Filamteens #pinoyreads #youngadults … [Read more...] about Growing Up Filipino 3 / Book Trailer
Fall/Winter Book Releases of PALH (Philippine American Literary House)
PALH (Philippine American Literary House) proudly announces its 2022 Fall-Winter Book releases. First on the list is Linda Ty-Casper’s Will You Happen, Past The Silence, Through The Dark?: Remembering Leonard Ralph Casper, a book which she calls the Memoir that her husband Leonard Ralph Casper did not get to write. Born in Fond du Lac Wisconsin in 1923, Leonard Casper had a full life as a … [Read more...] about Fall/Winter Book Releases of PALH (Philippine American Literary House)
New Children’s Book: Asian and Philippine Folktales
I edited this children's book of folklore. It's a perfect gift, so keep this in mind for Christmas! ASIAN AND PHILIPPINE FOLKTALES: RETELLINGS BY PAWWA contains retellings of beloved Asian and Philippine folktales as retold by members of Philippine American Women Writers and Artists.. This collection includes 25 stories from places such as Laos, Japan, Korea, Sumatra, Vietnam, China, Bali, … [Read more...] about New Children’s Book: Asian and Philippine Folktales
The Beginning and Other Asian Folktales in Ebook — PAWWA Book Project
I kept my promise! I made an Ebook of the second children's book of folk tales by PAWWA (Philippine American Women Writers and Artists): THE BEGINNING AND OTHER ASIAN FOLKTALES is now available from various Ebook vendors, including Kindle, Nook, and international vendors. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BFK1X638 The Beginning and Other Asian Folktales is a collection of 18 folktales from … [Read more...] about The Beginning and Other Asian Folktales in Ebook — PAWWA Book Project
Seven Stories from Seven Sisters: A Collection of Philippine Folktales — now in Ebook format
While sorting out the papers of the writers' group PAWWA (Philippine American Women Writers and Artists), I was looking at PAWWA's children's book projects and thought it was a shame that these charming books are now out-of-print. I decided to make ebook editions of the two books (PAWWA had entrusted the care of these books to me.) The first one, now released and given new life … [Read more...] about Seven Stories from Seven Sisters: A Collection of Philippine Folktales — now in Ebook format
Book Review of Seven Stories from Seven Sisters, Children’s Filipino Folklore
Thanks to Dr. Herminia Menez Coben Herminia Coben who gave me a copy of this review of the children's book, Seven Stories from Sisters, a project of PAWWA (Philippine American Women Writers and Artists), a group I cofounded. The book was published a while back. PALH may have a few copies left, so email palhbooks@gmail.com if interested. From Wikipedia: "Philippine American Women Writers and … [Read more...] about Book Review of Seven Stories from Seven Sisters, Children’s Filipino Folklore
Cecilia Brainard Virtual On YouTube Palhbooks
Many of Cecilia Manguerra Brainard's virtual lectures and literary readings can be found on YouTube Palhbooks or click here https://www.youtube.com/user/palhbooks/videos Her lectures/talks include: Ubec: Cebu Reimagined, a talk for the Cebuano Studies Center - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MN0wzeF_j9I&t=17s Cecilia Brainard's Talk for the University of Santo Tomas CCWLS - … [Read more...] about Cecilia Brainard Virtual On YouTube Palhbooks
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
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
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
Mae Respicio in Hot Off the Press Literary Reading, Oct. 9
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
Gina Apostol in 2021 HOT OFF THE PRESS Literary Reading, Oct. 9
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 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
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 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