Alfred Yuson facts for kids

Alfred A. Yuson, often called Krip Yuson, is a famous Filipino writer. He was born in 1945. He writes many different things, including novels, poems, and short stories.

A Writer's Journey: Alfred Yuson's Career

Alfred Yuson started his writing journey early. In 1968, he received a special writing fellowship. This allowed him to attend the National Writers Workshop in Dumaguete, a city in the Philippines.

Awards for Film and Writing

Krip Yuson has won several awards for his work. He received a Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Award. He also won a Catholic Mass Media Award (CMMA) for Best Screenplay. This means he wrote excellent scripts for movies or TV shows.

Beyond Books: Filmmaking and Editing

Besides writing, Yuson has worked as a documentary filmmaker. He also writes scripts for films. He has been an editor for books, magazines, and newspapers. In 1988, he helped create a documentary film called A Filipino Pilgrimage to Medjugorje. It was shown on ABS-CBN, a major TV network in the Philippines.

Traveling the World for Literature

Yuson has traveled a lot for his writing. In 1978, he was a Fellow at the International Writing Program in Iowa City, USA. He also attended poetry conferences in University of Hawaii and seminars at the University of Cambridge. He visited Hawthornden Castle in Scotland for a writers' retreat. He has been part of many literary festivals in places like Hong Kong and Sydney. He has also attended events in Japan, China, Finland, Thailand, Malaysia, South Africa, and Singapore.

Leading Literary Groups

Alfred Yuson is a founding member of important groups in the Philippines. These include the Philippine Literary Arts Council and the Creative Writing Foundation, Inc. He also helped start the Manila Critics Circle. Today, he is the Chairman of the Writers Union of the Philippines. He also works as the Philippines Editor for MANOA: A Pacific Journal of International Writing. This journal is published by the University of Hawaii. He is also a board member of the Movie and Television Ratings and Classification Board in the Philippines. This board helps decide what movies and TV shows are suitable for different audiences.

Recognitions and Achievements: Alfred Yuson's Awards

Alfred Yuson's works have earned him many literary honors. In June 2003, he received the Patnubay ng Sining at Kalinangan award. This award, from the City of Manila, celebrates his contributions to art and culture.

Prestigious Grants and Hall of Fame

In 2003, he received a special grant from the Rockefeller Foundation. This allowed him to stay at the Bellagio Center in Italy. In 1992, Yuson was given the S.E.A. Write Award. This award is for writers in Southeast Asia who have achieved a lot in their careers. He has also been added to the Hall of Fame of the Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature. This is one of the most important literary awards in the Philippines.

Shortlisted for International Prize

One of Yuson's works, "The Music Child," was chosen as one of the top five works for the 2008 Man Asian Literary Prize. This big award was announced in Hong Kong in November 2008.

Published Works: Alfred Yuson's Books

Alfred Yuson has written many books, especially poetry collections.

Poetry Collections

His poetry books include:

• Sea Serpent, published in 1980.
• Trading in Mermaids, published in 1993.
• Mothers Like Elephants, published in 2000.
• Hairtrigger Loves: 50 Poems on Woman, published by the University of the Philippines Press in 2002.
• He also worked on a translation called Love's A Vice / Bisyo at Pag-Ibig. This book translates 60 poems by Mike L. Bigornia into English. It was published in 2004.