Portrait of Maria Ressa

Maria Ressa books in order

Filipino journalist

Born
1963
Country
Philippines
Books
2

Maria Ressa has published 1 novel and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with How to Stand Up To a Dictator (2022).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Maria Ressa

Standalone novels in order

  1. How to Stand Up To a Dictator (2022)

    288 pages

Non-fiction in order

  1. Seeds of Terror (2003)

    254 pages

About Maria Ressa

Maria Angelita Ressa is a Filipino and American journalist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. She is the co-founder and CEO of Rappler. She previously spent nearly two decades working as a lead investigative reporter in Southeast Asia for CNN. She has been a distinguished fellow at Columbia University's new Institute of Global Politics since 2023 and a professor of professional practice in Columbia's School of International and Public Affairs since July 2024.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Maria Ressa FAQ

How many books has Maria Ressa written?
Maria Ressa has published 1 novel and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Maria Ressa's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with How to Stand Up To a Dictator.
What is Maria Ressa's latest book?
How to Stand Up To a Dictator (2022).
What is Maria Ressa's most famous book?
How to Stand Up To a Dictator (2022) is Maria Ressa's most widely read book.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.