This review is part of our ‘Book Fair and Blog-a-Thon Benefit‘ for First Book-Oahu. Six keiki books in six hours! James Rumford is one of the classic names in Hawaii illustration. Both an exceptional author and illustrator, when you read a book from Rumford you know you will be in for a genuine experience. Kahalaopuna, […]
There are few real life local heroes as well known as Eddie Aikau. A legendary waterman whose name is synonymous with courage and sacrifice, his tale is both sad and uplifting the way many ocean tales are. In a beautiful picture book illustrated by Melissa Desica, author Marion Lyman-Mersereau captures this heroic story as no […]
[gn_quote]Kalaupapa started to be like a playground for me. School only for three hours in the morning, seven-thirty to ten-thirty. All I cared was I didn’t have to work taro patch anymore. On Oahu every weekend my parents made us work in the taro patch out in Laie. The whole family pitched in because this […]
It’s time…it’s time…it’s Book End Time! Welcome to this week’s Book End, highlighting the week’s literary and library events here in Hawaiʻi. Support our local literary scene and our local libraries by attending these events. Have a great weekend, everyone! [gn_divider /] Friday, September 28 Book Launch: Border Walls – Come on campus for the book launch […]
Welcome to Huki Links – highlighting some of our favorite literary links and more over the past week from across the ‘net! For more about Huki-Links, check out our inaugural post. The best part of the “huki” is that we all pull together, if you find any fun or interesting book related links/articles please feel free to share […]
It’s time…it’s time…it’s Book End Time! Welcome to this week’s Book End, highlighting the week’s literary and library events here in Hawaiʻi. Support our local literary scene and our local libraries by attending these events. Have a great weekend, everyone! [gn_divider /] Saturday, September 22 Writing Family History and Personal Memoir – Volcano’s resident writing expert Tom Peek […]
One of our favorite library events of the year is back and this time we get to be a part of it. That’s right, Misty and I have finally made the big show: MINI CON 2012! This is the third iteration of the successful brainchild of McCully-Moiliili Public Library’s Hillary Chang. In 2010 and 2011, we […]
It’s time…it’s time…it’s Book End Time! Welcome to this week’s Book End, highlighting the week’s literary and library events here in Hawaiʻi. Support our local literary scene and our local libraries by attending these events. Have a great weekend, everyone! [gn_divider /] Friday, September 14 Friends of Wahiawa Public Library Book Sale – The Friends of Wahiawa Public […]
Kumu Hula Roots and Branches (Island Heritage, 2011) by Dr. Ishmael Stagner is one of the most comprehensive books about the art and history of hula. It’s the story of hula from an insiders intimate perspective. Uncle Ish is a cultural leader and educator of the highest degree and using his many years of expertise, has created […]
Moʻomanaʻo Moʻokalaleo Pūnaewele o Hawaiʻi
Moʻomanaʻo Moʻokalaleo Pūnaewele o Hawaiʻi
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