American Book Awards
1 appearances
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Edition 13 (1992) Winner
Peter Bacho
ピーター・バチョ
Peter Bacho
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- Seattle
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Seattle → Tacoma, Washington
Career
- Occupations
- novelist, short story writer, teacher, essayist
- Active Years
- 1991-
- Affiliations
- The Evergreen State College, Tacoma Campus, University of Washington Tacoma (lecturer)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Year of Graduation:
1974
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | American Book Award | Cebu | — | Before Columbus Foundation | 受賞 |
| — | Washington Governor's Writers Award | Dark Blue Suit | — | State of Washington | 受賞 |
American Book Award
Work:
Cebu
Organization:
Before Columbus Foundation
Result:
受賞
Washington Governor's Writers Award
Work:
Dark Blue Suit
Organization:
State of Washington
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Cebu
1991 novelA novel that explores immigration, neocolonialism, and Filipino-American identity. One of Bacho's best-known works and an American Book Award winner.
immigrationneocolonialismidentity
Dark Blue Suit
1996 short storiesA collection of short stories focusing on Filipino-American experiences, including narratives about war veterans and intergenerational conflicts.
immigrant experienceeffects of warintergenerational conflict
Boxing in Black and White
1999 nonfictionA nonfiction work discussing the intersections of boxing, race, and community, exploring sports and cultural identity.
sportsracecommunity
Nelson's Run
2002 novelA novel weaving personal histories and community narratives, addressing memories and lives of Filipino immigrants.
memorycommunityimmigration
Entrys
2005 novelA work depicting intersections of personal lives and history. Detailed synopsis not widely available, but continues to explore Filipino-American experiences.
historypersonal historyidentity
Leaving Yesler
2010 young adult novelA young adult novel addressing urban change, youth experiences, and the loss of community.
urban changeyouthloss of community
Bibliography
- Cebu (1991)
- Dark Blue Suit (1996)
- Boxing in Black and White (1999)
- Nelson's Run (2002)
- Entrys (2005)
- Leaving Yesler (2010)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Realism rooted in Filipino-American literary traditionPostcolonial perspectivesCharacter-driven narration
- Recurring Motifs
- immigration and belongingmemory and generationswar and veteransneocolonialism
Legacy
Peter Bacho is regarded as an important writer in Filipino-American literature, noted for exploring immigration, neocolonialism, and communal memory. His novel Cebu won an American Book Award and he has received regional literary honors.
Quotes
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I consider myself an "old Filipino writer."
Source: Interview in Real Change (Robin Lindley) (2006)
Trivia
- Raised in Seattle.
- His father worked as a field worker.
- His novel Cebu won the American Book Award.
- Won the Washington Governor's Writers Award for Dark Blue Suit.
- Teaches at The Evergreen State College Tacoma campus and lectures at University of Washington Tacoma.