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
Certificates of Appreciation for Cecilia Brainard
I did a number of lectures in 2021 and 2022, and here are some of the Certificate of Appreciations I received. Many thanks to these institutions: The University of San Carlos Cebuano Studies Center, The Philippine Consulate of Jeddah, the Philippine Embassy in the US, the Literature Educators Association of the Philippines, Inc. I did more talks but because of the pandemic these Certificates … [Read more...] about Certificates of Appreciation for Cecilia Brainard
Cecilia Brainard — Philippine Consulate Jeddah Saudi Arabia #NationalLiteratureMonth
The Philippine Consulate General of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia celebrated National Literature Month in April 2022. The Speakers on April 25, 2022 were Cecilia Manguerra Brainard and Dr. Christine Godinez-Ortega. The FB link to the complete talk follows. Cecilia is in the second half of the video. https://fb.watch/cCTBysiMMM/ . You may also watch Cecilia Brainard's Talk on YouTube: Cecilia … [Read more...] about Cecilia Brainard — Philippine Consulate Jeddah Saudi Arabia #NationalLiteratureMonth
My Maternal Grandmother, Filomena Alesna Cuenco
Here is an old photo of my maternal grandmother, Filomena Alesna Cuenco, with her grandsons l-r: Ramon and Tony Cuenco. This was taken in 1938. Filomena Alesna Cuenco from Carcar was born May 1, 1882. Her parent were: Evaristo Barcenilla Alesna and Cresencia Ynosencia Sanchez Villarosa. Her parents died when she was young and she and her 2 sisters were raised by 2 old maid aunts. Her older … [Read more...] about My Maternal Grandmother, Filomena Alesna Cuenco
Cecilia Brainard Remembers Filipino FilAm Author Bienvenido N. Santos — You Lovely People Conference
Bienvenido N. Santos and Cecilia Brainard, circa 1996 Cecilia Brainard remembers noted Filipino Filam author Bienvenido N. Santos at the "You Lovely People: An Online Conference" on March 22, 2022, sponsored by the Bienvenido N. Santos Creative Writing Center and the Department of Literature at De La Salle University, Manila. The Conference went on for 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. … [Read more...] about Cecilia Brainard Remembers Filipino FilAm Author Bienvenido N. Santos — You Lovely People Conference
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
Historic Antique Photograph Philippine Cuenco Family
For the first time I deciphered the writing on this old photo that I got from my aunt, Lourdes Cuenco. It's quite an interesting photo that includes a historic figure, Mariano Sevilla who had been part of the Revolution against Spain. His companion revolutionaries were killed by the Spaniards; fortunately for Sevilla, he was exiled. Read on. 1895 historic picture of the Cuenco Family. The … [Read more...] about Historic Antique Photograph Philippine Cuenco Family
First Communion Picture St. Theresa’s College Cebu, circa 1953
I found my First Communion photo with my classmates at St. Theresa's College Cebu, circa 1953. I have forgotten most names, but I remember some: Front row, 4th and 5th from the left - Cherry Ferreros, Milagros Aquino. Second row, far left, Teresita Franco. Third row -Far right, is that Marietta Padilla? Fourth row - 3rd from left, Pilar Rodriguez, and that's me in the far right; Fifth row - … [Read more...] about First Communion Picture St. Theresa’s College Cebu, circa 1953
UBEC: CEBU REIMAGINED Talk by Cecilia Brainard, Cebuano Studies Center & YouTube
Cecilia Brainard's Talk: UBEC: CEBU REIMAGINED is streaming in the FB site of the Cebuano Studies Center: https://fb.watch/bjCduHleD6/ Cecilia Brainard's Talk can also be viewed on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MN0wzeF_j9I For the transcript of her talk, please click on this link: https://cbrainard.blogspot.com/2022/02/ubec-cebu-reimagined-talk-by-cecilia.html … [Read more...] about UBEC: CEBU REIMAGINED Talk by Cecilia Brainard, Cebuano Studies Center & YouTube
World War Two Heroes Cebu Philippines
Please read my blogs on World War Two Heroes of Cebu, Philippines World War Two Heroes of Cebu Philippines Alfonso Escaño Corominas, Sr. https://cbrainard.blogspot.com/2022/02/world-war-two-hero-alfonso-escano.html Dr. Colonel Emilio Veloso Osmeña https://cbrainard.blogspot.com/2022/02/world-war-two-in-cebu-dr-col-emilio.html Conrado Colina … [Read more...] about World War Two Heroes Cebu Philippines
Cebu Carnival Queens Philippines from 1914–1941
I wrote a blog about Cebu Carnival Queens - click here https://cbrainard.blogspot.com/2022/01/cebu-carnival-queens-philippines-from.html I did research for a couple of articles about Cebu's Carnival Queens. Here's the link to Positively Filipino, which published the article. In a nutshell, Cebu celebrated the Carnival similar to that in Manila. While Manila's Carnival started in 1908, Cebu … [Read more...] about Cebu Carnival Queens Philippines from 1914–1941
Author Cecilia Brainard Gives Talk on UBEC: CEBU REIMAGINED, Cebuano Studies Center
Via Bea Lastimosa of the University of San Carlos Cebuano Studies Center: After a brief hiatus, the Vicente Sotto Lecture Series will resume with a lecture by renowned writer Cecilia Brainard on February 19, 2022 from 10:00 -11:30 AM, Philippine time. NOTE: Philippine time; Sat. Feb. 19, 2022, 10-11:30 a.m. is California time: Fri, Feb. 18, 2022, 6 -7:30 pm. In her lecture titled "Ubec: Cebu … [Read more...] about Author Cecilia Brainard Gives Talk on UBEC: CEBU REIMAGINED, Cebuano Studies Center
Remembering Dr. Herbert Zipper #WorldWarTwo survivor
In around 1992 I met an elderly gentleman Dr. Herbert Zipper, who had been a Jewish composer-conductor in Germany in the 1930s when Hitler was chancellor. Zipper was picked up and sent to Dachau where he organized an orchestra that gave clandestine concerts from an abandoned latrine. He was released from Buchenwald and he went to Manila to reunite and marry the love of his life Trudl … [Read more...] about Remembering Dr. Herbert Zipper #WorldWarTwo survivor
Reflections on the Passing of Philippine National Artist F. Sionil Jose by Cecilia Brainard
Author Cecilia Manguerra Brainard writes a tribute for Philippine National Artist for Literature F. Sionil Jose who recently passed away. https://ph.news.yahoo.com/frankie-tessie-reflections-passing-f-104700835.html The article also appeared in Sunstar Cebu with more pictures: Tags: #Nationalartist #Philippinenovelist #Filipinonovelist #Philippinenationalartist #FSionilJose … [Read more...] about Reflections on the Passing of Philippine National Artist F. Sionil Jose by Cecilia Brainard