Excerpt from New Year Reads on Growing Up, ‘Sudden Fiction,’ and a Past Philippines by Dr. Jenny Ortuoste, Manila Standard.net. Jan. 21, 2023 Growing Up Filipino 3 (296 pgs, pb, 2022), collected and edited by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard, are “new stories from young adults.” Among the writers are well-known names such as Oscar Peñaranda, Danton Remoto, Ian Rosales Casocot, and Nikki … [Read more...] about Dr. Jenny Ortuoste Writes About Growing Up Filipino 3
Invitation to Growing Up Filipino 3 Book Launch Jan 28, 2023, 6 p.m. Fully Booked BGC
Invitation Book Launch of GROWING UP FILIPINO 3: NEW STORIES FOR YOUNG ADULTS Date: Saturday, January 28, 2023, 6 - 8 p.m. Where: Fully Booked BGC, Metro Manila, Philippines Program: Readings by Nikki Alfar, Cecilia Brainard, George Deoso, Yvette Fernandez, Patricia Manuel Go, Sarge Lacuesta, Kannika Pena, Danton Remoto, Dom Sy, Jack Wigley Q&A, Book … [Read more...] about Invitation to Growing Up Filipino 3 Book Launch Jan 28, 2023, 6 p.m. Fully Booked BGC
A Locational Feminist Reading of Filipina American Fiction by Ma. Elena L. Paulima
Many thanks to Dr. Erlinda Alburo for calling my attention to this academic paper about Filipino American fiction published in KINAADMAN Vol, XL, 2018 (A Jounral of Southern Philippines, published by Xavier University). The study includes discussions of stories from books I edited, including Fiction by Filipinos in America, and Growing Up Filipino 2. Dr. Ma. Elena L. Paulma looks at the short … [Read more...] about A Locational Feminist Reading of Filipina American Fiction by Ma. Elena L. Paulima
My Papyrus Painting of the Flight to Egypt
I bought this papyrus painting in Cairo. I was studying it this morning, reflecting on the Holy Family's flight to Egypt. Imagine having to pack up hurriedly, not have the chance to say goodbye to your family and friends, to leave as quickly as you can to save your child's life, your lives. To walk, ride a donkey, ask for help, hide from danger, travel far to another country to seek refuge. To … [Read more...] about My Papyrus Painting of the Flight to Egypt
Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year from Brainard Family
My family and I wish you a merry Christmas and a happy New Year! ~ Cecilia Brainard #Christmasgreetings #MerryChristmas2022 #Christmas2022 … [Read more...] about Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year from Brainard Family
Cecilia Brainard Books Published by the University of Santo Tomas Philippines
Hello, Philippines! Here are my books published by the University of Santo Tomas PH and available from Lazada and Shopee. These will make nice Christmas gifts. Salamat for your support! tags: #Filipinobooks #Filipinoliterature #pinoyreads #goodreads #Philippinebooks … [Read more...] about Cecilia Brainard Books Published by the University of Santo Tomas Philippines
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
News Clippings of Mariano Cuenco and Mariano Manguerra Families
Thanks to Cebuano Kabilin (Instagram) for forwarding old news clippings about my mother and her Cuenco Family, and also about my father and his Manguerra Family. I have posted the news clippings and will continue to add in these blog sites: Old News Clippings - Mariano Manguerra Family #SantaRosa ; and Old News Articles - Mariano Cuenco Family of Cebu Researchers, historians, … [Read more...] about News Clippings of Mariano Cuenco and Mariano Manguerra Families
Old Family Photos — Concepcion Cuenco, Filomena Alesna Cuenco
Cebuano Kabilin in Instagram has been sending me old news clipping about my mother Concepcion Cuenco, and her Cuenco Family. The first three articles are about Concepcion Cuenco winning the title of Miss Progress and Carnival Queen of Cebu 1931. Thanks to Cebuano Kabilin for these precious news clippings. The subsequent articles are about the death and funeral rituals of my … [Read more...] about Old Family Photos — Concepcion Cuenco, Filomena Alesna Cuenco
Rest in Peace, Tessie Jose #FrankieJose
I received news that Tessie Jose, wife of the writer F. Sionil Jose, passed away.on October. 7, 2022. I am heartbroken, but not very surprised because her husband had passed away on January 6, 2022. They were a close couple, having married in 1949, and were inseparable. The Cebuana writer, Lina Espina Moore, introduced me to Frankie and Tessie back in 1988 when I had my first short story … [Read more...] about Rest in Peace, Tessie Jose #FrankieJose
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
Filipino Readers’ Choice Awards Nominations — Cecilia Brainard Books
I see that my books published by the University of Santo Tomas Publishing House are included in the nomination lists for the Filipino Readers' Choice Awards. Thanks to the organizers. USTph books are available at Lazada and Shopee; you can also find my books at Amazon. The nomination list also includes books by writers I know: Linda Ty-Casper, Caroline Hau, Cristina Pantoja Hidalgo, Jenny … [Read more...] about Filipino Readers’ Choice Awards Nominations — Cecilia Brainard Books
MA Literature Thesis on Cecilia Brainard’s Short Stories by John Jack Wigley
MA Literature Thesis of John Jack Wigley "Fictionalized Bodies: The Representations of the Female Body in the Short Stories of Cecilia Manguerra Brainard" published in Unitas, Quarterly Scholarly Journal of the University of Santo Tomas, Vol. 77, No. 3, Sept. 2004. https://cbrainard.blogspot.com/.../research-paper-on... Tags: Philippine literature, Philippine fiction, Philippine … [Read more...] about MA Literature Thesis on Cecilia Brainard’s Short Stories by John Jack Wigley
Papers on Cecilia Brainard’s Novel Magdalena by Rhodora G. Magan
Two scholarly papers on Brainard's Novel MAGDALENA by Rhodora G. Magan https://cbrainard.blogspot.com/.../rhodora-g-magans-two... "The first one, entitled Cecilia Manguerra Brainard's Oriental Oriental " Magdalena" : A Linguistic Reinvention, was published in GSTF Journal of Law and Social Science (JLSS) Vol. 4 No. 2, October 2015 - see abstract and excerpts … [Read more...] about Papers on Cecilia Brainard’s Novel Magdalena by Rhodora G. Magan
Book Review of Cecilia Brainard’s Selected Short Stories
BOOK REVIEW:Selected Short Stories by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard Published by the University of Santo Tomas Publishing House (2021; available at Lazada & Shopee and PALH (2021); available at Amazon Review by Jenny Ortuoste From "Short Stories to Lull You on Rainy Days" (Manila Standard, Lifestyle , … [Read more...] about Book Review of Cecilia Brainard’s Selected Short Stories
Gemino H. Abad Philippine National Artist for Literature from Cebu
Cebuano Gemino H. Abad has just been named Philippine National Artist for Literature. Congratulations to Jimmy Abad! He joins another Cebuano, Resil Mojares, who was named National Artist for Literature in 2018. Top photo shows Jimmy Abad flanked by Cebuanas at a book festival l-r: Rose Villa Poblete, Marina Hamoy, Gemino H. Abad, Cecilia … [Read more...] about Gemino H. Abad Philippine National Artist for Literature from Cebu