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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…

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Quotes from Famous Filipino Americans – Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Quotes from Famous Filipino Americans Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month May has certainly charged right on to June, but I can’t let it pass by without wishing everyone a happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Wow, that is a mouthful to say but I’m excited nonetheless. I’m all about the celebrations! Last year I marked this special month with 4 fun facts about Filipino culture. I was excited to learn that ⅕ of Filipino Americans…

How to Become Your Authentic Self

Celebrating YOU – How to Become Your Authentic Self

Celebrating you - How to Be your authentic self With the new year upon us, it’s a perfect time to set out on a journey to become your most authentic self. Why? Because you rock! Who wouldn't want to be you?! Here are a few simple tools you can pack away for the journey ahead.   1. Be Ok With Where You Are At in Life When I was in my mid-twenties, I felt this urge to search for who…

Filipino American Voices - "Kindness of a Stranger"

Filipino American Voices – Kindness of a Stranger

Filipino American Voices In the United States, Filipino Americans make up the second largest Asian group population. That’s pretty awesome! And each Filipino American has a unique voice and story to tell. That is why I am proud to produce a series called Filipino American Voices! A place for Filipino Americans to share their stories and experiences of what it is like being Filipino American. You can read last month’s Filipino American Voices featuring my own personal story of discovering…

Ways to Celebrate Filipino American History Month

9 Ways to Celebrate Filipino American History Month (October)

9 Ways to Celebrate Filipino American History Month (October) October is Filipino American History Month! If you’re Filipino and have always been curious about your ethnic background, heritage, and history, now is the time to learn more! Check out these articles for fun ways to learn more about and celebrate Filipino American history:   1. Filipino American History – Legacy of the Delano Grape Strike Do you know about the Delano Grape Strike? Stories of Filipino farmworkers in California offer…

FilamFest Oct 21 in San Diego

FilAmFest – Things to Do in San Diego

FilamFest - Things to Do in San Diego Looking for something fun to do this October? Check out FilAmFest this October 21st in San Diego. With Filipino food, traditional dancing, and fun activities for the whole family, you won’t want to miss it! FilAmFest is open to all individuals who love to learn about and experience different cultures. Everyone is welcome!   What is FilamFest? FilAmFest is a family-friendly event that celebrates Filipino American culture, history, and the significant contributions of Filipino…

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