Date: 29 April 2011
Time: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Asian Pacific American Legal Center, 1145 Wilshire Boulevard corner Lucas Avenue, Los Angeles, CA. Tel (213) 977-7500.
CELEBRATE THE PRINTED AND SPOKEN WORDS : Eleven Filipino American Authors to Sign New Books
A gathering of authors, book lovers and members of the community to launch new books written by Fil Am authors. The program includes authors' talks, readings and booksigning. Traditionally being held on the eve of the LA Times Festival of Books. RSVP requested. Call (310) 514-9139 or email. Also visit Friends of Philippine Expressions Bookshop in Face Book.
This annual Festival has been going on for the last 16 years and is the nation's largest public literary festival today. Last year, more than 140,000 people visited the festival, where over 400 authors blended with hundreds of exhibitors representing booksellers, publishers, literacy and cultural organizations. http://events.latimes.com/festivalofbooks/
Authors whose books will be launched during Authors Night will sign their books at the Festival booth of Philippine Expressions Bookshop, Booth 024 -- Trousdale Parkway which is the main promenade on campus with entrance at Exposition Boulevard. Call or email for specific schedule.
*Lolan Buhain Sevilla and Roseli Ilano. Co-editors, Walang Hiya: Literature taking risks toward liberatory practice.
*James Daos. Ants on the Rainbow .. You'll Never Know. A book for children.
*Lorna Ignacio Dumapias. Editor, Filipino American Experience: The Making of a Historic Cultural Monument.
*Lilia Lopez-Rahman. For the Sake of Louise: A Mother's Triumph over Domestic Abuse.
*Cecilia Manguerra Brainard. Vigan and Other Stories. Co-author, Angelica's Daughters, a Dugtungan novel.
* Virgil J. Mayor Apostol. Way of the Ancient Healer: Sacred Teachings from the Philippine Ancestral Traditions.
*Veronica Montes. Co-author, Angelica's Daughters, a Dugtungan novel.
*Lane Wilcken. Filipino Tattoos: Ancient to Modern.
*R. Zamora Linmark. Leche: A Novel.
Special Appearance: Jessica Hagedorn will sign her latest novel, Toxicology on May lst. 12:30pm - 1:00pm, before she joins the literary panel at the Festival. Book must be pre-ordered to avoid the rush.
Guest authors who will also sign their books: Carina Monica Montoya, Los Angeles Historic Filipinotown, and Filipinos in Hollywood; Florante Ibañez, Filipinos in Carson; Albert Mortiz, Discover the Philippines Cookbook.
Both events are open and free-to-the-public. Parking structures are available in both venues.
For more info: email Linda Nietes @ or call (310) 514-9139. The events are part of the ongoing community outreach program of Philippine Expressions Bookshop, the Mail Order Bookshop dedicated to Filipino Americans in search of their roots. Now on its 27th year of service to the Filipino American Community. POBox 4201, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274.
Time: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Asian Pacific American Legal Center, 1145 Wilshire Boulevard corner Lucas Avenue, Los Angeles, CA. Tel (213) 977-7500.
CELEBRATE THE PRINTED AND SPOKEN WORDS : Eleven Filipino American Authors to Sign New Books
A gathering of authors, book lovers and members of the community to launch new books written by Fil Am authors. The program includes authors' talks, readings and booksigning. Traditionally being held on the eve of the LA Times Festival of Books. RSVP requested. Call (310) 514-9139 or email
This annual Festival has been going on for the last 16 years and is the nation's largest public literary festival today. Last year, more than 140,000 people visited the festival, where over 400 authors blended with hundreds of exhibitors representing booksellers, publishers, literacy and cultural organizations. http://events.latimes.com/festivalofbooks/
Authors whose books will be launched during Authors Night will sign their books at the Festival booth of Philippine Expressions Bookshop, Booth 024 -- Trousdale Parkway which is the main promenade on campus with entrance at Exposition Boulevard. Call or email for specific schedule.
*Lolan Buhain Sevilla and Roseli Ilano. Co-editors, Walang Hiya: Literature taking risks toward liberatory practice.
*James Daos. Ants on the Rainbow .. You'll Never Know. A book for children.
*Lorna Ignacio Dumapias. Editor, Filipino American Experience: The Making of a Historic Cultural Monument.
*Lilia Lopez-Rahman. For the Sake of Louise: A Mother's Triumph over Domestic Abuse.
*Cecilia Manguerra Brainard. Vigan and Other Stories. Co-author, Angelica's Daughters, a Dugtungan novel.
* Virgil J. Mayor Apostol. Way of the Ancient Healer: Sacred Teachings from the Philippine Ancestral Traditions.
*Veronica Montes. Co-author, Angelica's Daughters, a Dugtungan novel.
*Lane Wilcken. Filipino Tattoos: Ancient to Modern.
*R. Zamora Linmark. Leche: A Novel.
Special Appearance: Jessica Hagedorn will sign her latest novel, Toxicology on May lst. 12:30pm - 1:00pm, before she joins the literary panel at the Festival. Book must be pre-ordered to avoid the rush.
Guest authors who will also sign their books: Carina Monica Montoya, Los Angeles Historic Filipinotown, and Filipinos in Hollywood; Florante Ibañez, Filipinos in Carson; Albert Mortiz, Discover the Philippines Cookbook.
Both events are open and free-to-the-public. Parking structures are available in both venues.
For more info: email Linda Nietes @
