Do you love Filipino culture? Share it with us! - Deadline for submission, April 30, 2011

When people mention Manny Pacquiao, Bruno Mars, or Charice, are you quick to point out their Filipino heritage? Are you proud to be Filipino-American? Do you love sharing Filipino culture with others through food, music, or dance?

My name is Virginette Acacio and I am a writer and a proud second generation Filipino-American. I am writing to you on behalf of bestselling Filipino author, Anolia Orfrecio Facun, author of Yes! The Secrets Work! - Discover Your Unlimited Potential and Purpose in Life. Current book projects with contributing writers include: Aloha, The Message of Hawaii scheduled for release in May 2011 and I Heart Philippines in June 2011.

Together with her and our team, we invite you to be one of the contributing writers for another upcoming book entitled, I Heart Philippines! The Voices and Gifts of Our Filipino Youth. The major theme of this particular book is on the Philippines and love of Filipino culture from the point of view of young Filipinos. Whereas our parents and grandparents struggled through financial hardship and adjustment to life here in America, our experience as second generation Filipinos is filled with its own unique challenges. Perhaps some of us may struggle with identity and what it means to be both Filipino and American. A number of us may find it difficult growing up in a home with clashing value systems. Still, others may have emigrated later in life and have a longing for the way of life of the Philippines. Maybe it’s something as simple as recently visiting the Philippines and loving our food and beautiful homeland. Whatever your sentiment, we invite you to share it!

Please submit your written entry of at least 700 words but no more than 2,000 words. Poetry or prose entries will be considered. Open to all Filipino youth and friends around the world. Email your entry to v.acacio@gmail.com by April 30, 2011. Choice entries submitted by the deadline will be selected and included in the book.

We truly appreciate your support on this important collaborative effort to share our love for our culture and homeland. I look forward to hearing from you soon. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me via Facebook or my email below. Pass this on to any friends who may be interested!

Salamat and Mabuhay!

Virginette Acacio

Writer

I Heart Philippines project

v.acacio@gmail.com