Our friends over at The Asian American Literary Review are releasing their special issue on mixed race, due out in Fall 2013. The organization hopes to inspire new conversations and cross-pollinations, pushing into new corners with the release of this special issue.. All contributions to the issue will be collaborative, “mixed” in nature, bringing together folks [...]
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Call for Submissions: ANI 37: CLEANSING AND RENEWAL (PHILIPPINES)
March 10th, 2012 by Fil-Am Ako
Via Asia Writes: Deadline: 30 June 2012 “Cleansing and Renewal” is the theme of ANI 37, the 2012 edition of the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ literary yearbook. CCP Literary Arts Division is now accepting poetry, short fiction and essays in Filipino, English and other Philippine languages (with translation in Filipino or English) tackling the topic “What [...]
KALAYAAN Comics Now Available in English
March 9th, 2012 by Fil-Am Ako
Filipino superhero Kalayaan’s comics are now available in English? Nerdgasm! That’s what I said when Kalayaan (Freedom) creator Gio Paredes contacted me a few days ago to let me know that his popular Filipino superhero would be available to English speaking fans. I guess my first post on Kalayaan gave somewhat of an impact on [...]
Call For Submissions: Cha May 2012 Issue
March 9th, 2012 by Fil-Am Ako
Cha: An Asian Literary Journal is now calling for submissions for its May 2012 issue (Issue # 17). Please send in (preferably Asian-themed) poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, reviews, photography & art for consideration. Submission guidelines can be found here. Deadline: 15 March, 2011. Former contributors Divya Rajan (poetry) and Bob Bradshaw (prose) will act as guest editors and read the submissions with co-editors Tammy Ho and Jeff [...]
Book Recommendations: Out of Cebu by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard
February 21st, 2012 by Fil-Am Ako
“Out of Cebu” is a book written by critically acclaimed U.S.-based writer Cecilia Manguerra-Brainard and published by USC Press. The book collects 28 essays about the author’s Cebuano ties, including colorful accounts about her mother’s family, the Cuencos, a prominent political family in Cebu. The book also includes writings about the author’s life and travels [...]
Enter the World of ANAK BATHALA
February 21st, 2012 by Fil-Am Ako
Move over World of Warcraft and Dungeons & Dragons, there’s a new game in town! Enter the world of Anak Bathala, which follows the epic adventure of Kalem that showcases rich Filipino mythology and culture. It exhibits native Filipino beliefs and folk work intertwined with values. The other books included in the series collection are: [...]
Become a Member Supporter of the Asian American Literary Review
February 20th, 2012 by Fil-Am Ako
Join the Asian American Literary Review (AALR) as a member today to help insure that they can keep publishing the Review, putting on good programs, and supporting writers, readers, educators, and students of Asian American literature. AALR have different levels of membership, based on what you think you can donate, but any small amount helps [...]
Call for Submissions to Kuwento for Lost Things
August 16th, 2011 by Fil-Am Ako
Just got word on this new anthology for Philippine mythology called Kuwento for Lost Things. You can send your literary or visual works in for their reading period from August 15, 2011-January 15, 2012. Submission Guidelines: Electronic submissions only, please. For literature submissions, please visit here to submit. Poetry: 3–7 poems. Fiction and Non-Fiction: 10–15 pages, double-spaced in [...]
Pre-order AALR’s Special Issue: Commemorating the Tenth Anniversary of Sept. 11
August 16th, 2011 by Fil-Am Ako
I got word from Lawrence-Minh Bùi Davis & Gerald Maa that there is going to be a new special issue of AALR, commemorating the tenth anniversary of Sept. 11. The special issue will be exploring the legacies for South Asian, Muslim, Arab, and Middle Eastern Americans, which is going into production soon. According to the [...]
Book Recommendations: Vanishing Filipino Americans – The Bridge Generation
July 9th, 2011 by Fil-Am Ako
In his second book Vanishing Filipino Americans: the Bridge Generation, Peter Jamero documents the experiences and contributions of second generation Filipino-Americans in hopes to address a significant void in the history of Filipinos in America. The population of Filipinos in the United States today is estimated to exceed two million, second only to Chinese among Asian [...]