Was the Philippines’ Star Turn at Frankfurt Book Fair Worth the Fuss?

Was the Philippines’ Star Turn at Frankfurt Book Fair Worth the Fuss?

What did the Philippines’ Guest of Honor role at the 77th Frankfurt Book Fair actually accomplish, given the obstacles, controversies, and missteps along the way?

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The Monsters in Our Midst

The Monsters in Our Midst

Two new works guarantee imaginative use of Filipino mythology and the promise that any fears can be conquered.

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Ramon Reyes Lala and the Worlds He Bridged

Ramon Reyes Lala and the Worlds He Bridged

The life and times of Ramon Reyes Lala, author of The Philippine Islands, the first English-language book by a Filipino published in America.

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An Ideal Bookshelf for Fil-Am History Month

An Ideal Bookshelf for Fil-Am History Month

An art print featuring 22 titles all published in the United States showcases Filipino American writers of different genres.

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First Filipino Photographer Felix Laureano and his Milieu

First Filipino Photographer Felix Laureano and his Milieu

Acknowledged as the “first Filipino photographer,” Felix Laureano’s works provide a “window to the past.”

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Reliving the Nightmare: When a Revolutionary Movement Goes Wrong

Reliving the Nightmare: When a Revolutionary Movement Goes Wrong

Perhaps historians will now want to investigate whether the events in Christopher Dehn’s novel, Paraiso, truly unfolded in real life.

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Have Books, Will Travel

Have Books, Will Travel

A vacation reading list for those who can’t travel but need an escape.

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Let’s Hear It for the Girls

Let’s Hear It for the Girls

The children’s book Girls to the Front by Niña Mata celebrates 40 Asian women who have made an impact across history and today.

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Though Shunned and Despised, She Fought for Freedom

Though Shunned and Despised, She Fought for Freedom

Meet a woman whose leprosy didn’t stop her from heroically fighting the Japanese Imperial Army.

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Chef Jam Melchor Cooks the Past in the Present

Chef Jam Melchor Cooks the Past in the Present

Kayumanggi is a treasury of at least 150 Filipino recipes, all traditional and timeless.

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