Cecilia Manguerra Brainard

Growing Up Filipino II: More Stories for Young Adults Cecilia Manguerra Brainard

Publisher Marketing: Growing Up Filipino II: More Stories for Young Adults is the second volume of the Growing Up Filipino series by PALH. In this collection of 27 short stories, Filipino and Filipino American writers explore the universal challenges and experiences of Filipino teens after the historic events of 9/11. The modern demands do not hinder Filipino youth from dealing with the universal concerns of growing up: family, friends, love, home, budding sexuality, leaving home. The delightful stories are written by well known as well as emerging writers. While the target audience of this fine anthology is young adults, the stories can be enjoyed by adult readers as well. There is a scarcity of Filipino American literature and this book is a welcome addition. Review Citations: School Library Journal 05/01/2010 pg. 105 (EAN 9780971945821, Hardcover) Wilson Senior High Core Col 01/01/2011 pg. 1111 (EAN 9780971945821, Hardcover) School Library Journal 05/01/2010 pg. 105 (EAN 9780971945838, Paperback) Wilson Senior High Core Col 01/01/2011 pg. 1111 (EAN 9780971945838, Paperback) Contributor Bio:  Brainard, Cecilia Manguerra Brainard was born in Cebu City, Philippines. She teaches creative writing at the Writers' Program of UCLA Extension.