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SCHEDULE BOOK LAUNCHES/EVENTS for GROWING UP FILIPINO 3: New Stories for Young Adults

January 7, 2023 by admin Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Fiction Tagged With: Filipino teens, Filipino YA literature, Filipino young adults, Philippine literature

PALH (Philippine American Literary House) Publisher of Filipino and FilAm Books

December 4, 2022 by admin Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Fiction, Nonfiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: Philippine books, Philippine literature. Filipino books

Growing Up Filipino 3 / Book Trailer

November 28, 2022 by admin Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Fiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: Filamteesn, Filipino teens, pinoyreads, young adults

Fall/Winter Book Releases of PALH (Philippine American Literary House)

October 29, 2022 by admin Leave a Comment

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)

Filed Under: Fiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: Asian books for kids, Filipino books for teenagers, Philippine literature

New Children’s Book: Asian and Philippine Folktales

October 21, 2022 by admin Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Fiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: Asian Folktales, children's book, Filipino folktales, Folkore, folktales

The Beginning and Other Asian Folktales in Ebook — PAWWA Book Project

September 17, 2022 by admin Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Fiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: children's book, folk tales, folklore, folktales

Seven Stories from Seven Sisters: A Collection of Philippine Folktales — now in Ebook format

September 17, 2022 by admin Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Fiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: children's book, folklore, folktales

Book Review of Seven Stories from Seven Sisters, Children’s Filipino Folklore

March 26, 2022 by admin Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Fiction Tagged With: Children's book. Filipino book, Filipino folktales

Cecilia Brainard Virtual On YouTube Palhbooks

March 19, 2022 by admin Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Fiction, Nonfiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: Filipino American literature, Filipino literature, Philippine American literature, Philippine literature, virtual lectures

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

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

Gina Apostol in 2021 HOT OFF THE PRESS Literary Reading, Oct. 9

August 5, 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 Gina Apostol in 2021 HOT OFF THE PRESS Literary Reading, Oct. 9

Filed Under: Fiction, poetry, Uncategorized Tagged With: FilAmbookfest, FilAmliterature, literary reading, Philippine American literature

Herminia Menez Coben Reviews 2 Short Story Collections by Cecilia Brainard

August 5, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

  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

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

Press Release — 2021 Hot Off the Press Literary Reading — October 9, 2021

August 4, 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 Press Release — 2021 Hot Off the Press Literary Reading — October 9, 2021

Filed Under: Fiction, poetry, Uncategorized Tagged With: Philippine American fiction, Philippine American literature, philippine authors, philippine book, Philippine literature, poetry reading

A Different Kind of Mystery/Detective Novel — Cecilia Brainard’s The Newspaper Widow

August 2, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Fiction, Uncategorized Tagged With: books literature Cebu Philippines, philippine book, philippine fictions, Philippine literature

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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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