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
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
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
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
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
Bookshop Sale: Philippine & Filipino American Fiction, Young Adult books
PALHBOOKS.com is happy to feature Philippine and Filipino American books for sale. For every book sold, PALH raises a bit of money that helps it with its publishing efforts. Thank you for your support. Books include classics such as Jose Rizal's El Filibusterismo and Noli Me Tangere; Carlos Bulosan's America is in the Heart, and many more. Please click on the link … [Read more...] about Bookshop Sale: Philippine & Filipino American Fiction, Young Adult books
Philippine Embassy U.S. Press Release Panel Discussion of Filipino & Fil-Am Women Writers
Here's the YouTube link of the March 8, 2021 Panel Discussion of Filipino & Fil-Am Women Writers, hosted by the Philippine Embassy of the US. Moderator is Aileen Cassinetto; panelists are: Cecilia Brainard, Miggs Bravo Dutt, Luisa A. Igloria and Gayle Romasanta. Deputy Chief of Mission Renato Villa gave the Opening Remarks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eQNIenrhXc PRESS RELEASE … [Read more...] about Philippine Embassy U.S. Press Release Panel Discussion of Filipino & Fil-Am Women Writers
Philippine Embassy Invitation PANEL DISCUSSION WITH FILIPINO & FILAM WOMEN WRITERS
We'll be discussing some interesting topics next week March 8 at the "PANEL DISCUSSION WITH FILIPINO AMERICAN WOMEN WRITERS" sponsored by the Philippine Embassy of the United States, including: How does a young writer find his/her voice? What it's been like being a write in diaspora? How do you stay creative each day? And more topics that will include literary agents, publishers, … [Read more...] about Philippine Embassy Invitation PANEL DISCUSSION WITH FILIPINO & FILAM WOMEN WRITERS
#CopingwithCovid Cecilia Brainard Interviews #CebuLitFest Producer Hendri Go
Writer Cecilia Brainard Interviews Hendri Go about how he has been coping with the Covid Pandemic in Cebu, Philippines. Hendri Go is the producer/CEO of #CebuLitFest & #littleboyproductions . He talks about the pandemic rates in Cebu, how he has had to adjust his lifestyle and work goals. #CebuLitFest #Cebuliteraryfestival #littleboyprods #littleboyproductions … [Read more...] about #CopingwithCovid Cecilia Brainard Interviews #CebuLitFest Producer Hendri Go
Panel Discussion with Filipino American Women Writers, March 8, 2021, Philippine Embassy Event
Invitation: The Philippine Embassy of the United States is hosting "A Panel Discussion with Filipino-American Women Writers" that will be held on 8 March 2021, International Women's Day, 5-6PM EST via Zoom and Facebook Live. The moderator is Aileen Cassinetto, and the panelists are: Cecilia Brainard, Migs Bravo Dutt, Luisa Igloria, and Gayle Romansanta. To receive the zoom link, please … [Read more...] about Panel Discussion with Filipino American Women Writers, March 8, 2021, Philippine Embassy Event
Panel Discussion of Filipino/FilAm Women Writers hosted by the Philippine Embassy
Save the date: March 8, 2pm PST / 5pm EST The Philippine Embassy in Washington DC, USA is hosting its first ever panel discussion with Filipino/Filipino American women writers in honor of International Women’s Day. Moderator is Aileen Cassinetto; panelists: Cecilia Brainard, Migs Bravo Dutt, Luisa A. Igloria, Gayle Romasanta. Register at … [Read more...] about Panel Discussion of Filipino/FilAm Women Writers hosted by the Philippine Embassy
Filipinos #CopingWithCovid — Tony Robles, North Carolina
The following is part of Cecilia Brainard's series, Filipinos Coping with Covid. As of October 9, 2020, there are 36,625,213 confirmed Covid 19 cases worldwide, with 1.056,186 deaths. The US has 7,611,722 confirmed cases and 212,840 deaths. (source: John Hopkins University of Medicine). Filipino American poet, Tony Robles shares with us the following. He had lived in San Francisco for … [Read more...] about Filipinos #CopingWithCovid — Tony Robles, North Carolina
Guest Blogger: Diona Filipino Poetry by Ralph Semino Galán
I am happy to feature Ralph Semino Galán as my Guest Blogger. He shares with us his work on a unique form of Filipino poetry called "diona" which has been labeled as Pinoy Haiku. The poems are in Tagalog and are about coronavirus. This is part of his larger writing project on the subject matter. ~ Cecilia Brainard Ralph Semino Galán, poet, literary and cultural critic, translator and editor, … [Read more...] about Guest Blogger: Diona Filipino Poetry by Ralph Semino Galán
Guest Blogger: Poetry by Elmer Omar Pizo
In this difficult time of Coronavirus, I am happy to feature poetry by Elmer Omar Pizo, a Filipino who now resides in Hawaii. May his poetry contribute to the healing that we need during this uncertain time. Thank you Elmer for being my guest blogger. ~ Cecilia Brainard POETRY BY GUEST BLOGGER ELMER OMAR PIZO I. Rice birds on the ground in front … [Read more...] about Guest Blogger: Poetry by Elmer Omar Pizo