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
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How to Stand Up To a Dictator
Maria Ressa's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order

How to Stand Up To a Dictator (2022)
Non-fiction in order

Seeds of Terror (2003)
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.