Overview
FIERCE FILIPINA tells the story of national hero Gliceria Marella de Villavicencio and her contributions towards the Philippines' independence. Written by her great-great-granddaughter, this illustrated biography details Gliceria's unstoppable drive to empower her fellow Filipinos and overthrow both Spanish and American colonists alongside other historical figures like Dr. José Rizal, Andres Bonifacio, and Emilio Aguinaldo. A timeless depiction of love, loss and the relentless pursuit of equality, FIERCE FILIPINA will inspire readers of all ages to follow their hearts and fight for social justice.
Full Product Details
Author: Maxie Villavicencio Pulliam ,
Jill Arteche
Publisher: Maxine Luz Villavicencio Pulliam
Imprint: Maxine Luz Villavicencio Pulliam
Dimensions:
Width: 21.60cm
, Height: 0.30cm
, Length: 27.90cm
Weight: 0.159kg
ISBN: 9780578833866
ISBN 10: 0578833867
Pages: 42
Publication Date: 26 February 2021
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Author Information
Maxie Villavicencio Pulliam is Gliceria's descendant and the daughter of a fallen U.S. Army Green Beret Soldier with the motto, ""De Oppresso Liber"" or ""To Free the Oppressed."" Maxie inherited their passion for people and their commitment to elevate those in under-resourced communities. She graduated with a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Southern California and is a longtime public servant in the public sector. Maxie holds a License in Clinical Social Work with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Recently, she partnered with her relatives in the Philippines to bring disaster relief to the hundreds of families affected by the January 2020 Taal Volcano eruption. Maxie currently lives in Southern California. You can follow her on Instagram: @maxie_vp. Jill Arteche is a visual artist and illustrator based in Manila, Philippines. After two years, she left the advertising industry to pursue art and illustration as a full-time career. in 2019, she completed a residency in Illustration and Visual Storytelling at the School of Visual Arts in New York City.Her body of work focuses on depicting culture and everyday experiences with her own touch of humor. Such as the everyday life, whether it is the 7 AM rush hour or a simple merienda, her work aims to transform the mundane into the comical and lighthearted. Her distinctive style has allowed her to showcase her work abroad, as well as work with numerous brands locally and internationally. You can follow her on Instagram: @jillarteche.
