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11 Stellar Books to Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

11 Stellar Books to Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and we are ready to celebrate! In the past we’ve shared Fun Facts about Filipinos, and Quotes from Famous Filipino Americans. This year we hope to expand your knowledge of the diverse books available by Asian American and Pacific Islander authors. When I was younger, there weren’t that many Asian American and Pacific Islander authors who were in the spotlight, but today there…

Filipino Children’s Books and Resources for Teaching Culture and Language

Filipino Children’s Books and Resources for Teaching Culture and Language Last year I posted an article called 5 Filipino Children’s Books You'll Love which received a lot of positive feedback from families and educators who were looking to add more Filipino children’s books to their library collection. Ever since then, I’ve been hoping to add more posts like it, to showcase all the great books that are available for families interested in Filipino American literature. In the last few months,…

Press Release – Fil-Am Author Publishes Debut Memoir Exploring Filipino Roots

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Fil-Am Author Publishes Debut Memoir Exploring Filipino Roots San Diego, CA, United States   Filipino American author, Deborah Francisco Douglas recently published her debut memoir, Somewhere in the Middle: A journey to the Philippines in search of roots, belonging, and identity on March 11, 2019. Half Filipino but raised in an American household, Deborah had always longed to know more about her Filipino heritage. So when she was coincidentally assigned to the Philippines as a Peace Corps…

Book Cover Reveal Party – Somewhere in the Middle

Welcome to the Cover Reveal Party!!! Welcome to the cover reveal party for the forthcoming Philippines travel memoir, Somewhere in the Middle. If you're a first time visitor, I've been writing a memoir on Filipino American identity and my journey to the Philippines as a Peace Corps Volunteer.  You can check out the post from January for more background info. And now, time for the party!   Somewhere in the Middle A journey to the Philippines in search of roots, belonging,…

Book Review Latinos of Asia: How Filipino Americans Break the Rules of Race

Book Review – The Latinos of Asia: How Filipino Americans Break the Rules of Race

Book Review - The Latinos of Asia: How Filipino Americans Break the Rules of Race A couple years ago I came across the book The Latinos of Asia: How Filipino Americans Break the Rules of Race, and added it to my long list of books to read in exploration of my Filipino American identity. Love books on Filipino American identity? You might like the memoir: Somewhere in the Middle The title immediately caught my attention, first because I have often been…

Somewhere in the Middle - Philippines travel memoir

Somewhere in the Middle – A Philippines Travel Memoir

Somewhere in the Middle - A Philippines Travel Memoir   Why is 2019 a Great Year? My new Philippines memoir Somewhere in the Middle: A journey to the Philippines in search of roots, belonging, and identity is just around the corner! See the details below! Malapit na - tagalog for, "it’s getting close"     Somewhere in the Middle A journey to the Philippines in search of roots, belonging, and identity DEBORAH FRANCISCO DOUGLAS Coming Spring 2019 Half Filipino but raised in…

Meet the Writer Behind the Blog Halo-Halo, Mix-Mix

Meet the Writer Behind the Blog Halo-Halo, Mix-Mix

Meet the Writer Behind the Blog Halo-Halo, Mix-Mix   Hey everyone! Deborah here from Halo-Halo, Mix-Mix. For those of you that don’t know me, I am a Filipino American writer and blogger (and the creator of this blog). I’ve been running HHMM for about 3 years now as a passion project and I absolutely love it! Side note: While I am half Filipino, I was raised in an American household and for most of my life I felt pretty clueless…

Inspiring Female Filam Artists You Need to Know

Inspiring Female FilAm Artists You Need to Know

Inspiring Female FilAm Artists You Need to Know If you’re looking for awesome Filipino inspired artwork and illustration, these fabulous Filipino American artists will not disappoint! I have been admiring these pinay artists for a long time and just wanted to share their work with you.  Pinay - a nickname for a Filipino woman. The male version, or referring to both female/male is "pinoy" Don't forget to check out each artists' online shops and Instagram profiles for a full spectrum…

Filipino wedding decor

Filipino Wedding Decor for a Nontraditional Wedding

Filipino Wedding Decor for a Nontraditional Wedding As a proud Filipino American, I love looking for ways to incorporate Filipino culture and heritage into my everyday American life. So how did that play out for my wedding - an event that is typically filled with tradition and culture - and what did I learn from it? For the past couple of months, I had been thinking a lot about how I could include Filipino traditions into my wedding. I researched…

7 Popular Filipino Wedding Customs for the Traditional Bride

7 Popular Filipino Wedding Customs for the Traditional Bride

7 Popular Filipino Wedding Customs for the Traditional Bride With wedding season upon us (and my own wedding coming up shortly), I wanted to share some of the more popular wedding customs and traditions you might find at a typical Filipino wedding. Having your own wedding soon? You might enjoy Party Like a Filipino on Your Wedding Day Without Breaking the Bank - 10 Money Saving Tips for the Budget Bride. Now, when I say “traditional” I really just mean within…

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