The Kuwento Book Anthology Series
The Kuwento Book: An Anthology of Filipino Stories + Poems is a groundbreaking collection of powerful stories and poems by 28 accomplished Filipina/x/o community writers, storytellers, artists, and leaders. You are invited to dive into this anthology of kuwentos, as contributing authors unpack the realities of being Filipina/x/o and express their truth about love and loss, family and community, dreams and fears, and self-discovery. No doubt, all readers of every age will connect and contemplate upon these experiences–being moved to laugh, cry, and root for them within these pages.
You'll read about:
- Growing up and figuring out life
- Moving to a new country or place, and finding your way
- Returning, discovering, and (re)creating home, family, and history
- The power of women, mothers, and grandmothers
- Navigating and questioning love, relationships, identity, culture, and gender stereotypes
- Loss of self, a loved one, or through COVID-19
- Creating community and what it means to give back