In Bill Fernandez’s previous book, Rainbows Over Kapaʻa, the author touched on the expansive history of the small town he grew up in, “a place of opportunity for the less fortunate,” where the identity of Kapaʻa forged itself without the typical background of being a sugar plantation village. In Fernandez’s new book, Kauaʻi Kids in Peace and WAR, […]
This Sunday, October 13 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm, enjoy the fascinating tales of popular speaker Bill Fernandez (author of Rainbows Over Kapaʻa) in celebration of his new book Kauaʻi Kids in Peace and War. These stories span Fernandez’s childhood growing up in Kapaʻa in the 1930’s and during World War II. This event will be held at Native […]
Bill Fernandez, former Superior Court Judge in Santa Clara County and Kamehameha Schools grad (’49) will talk story about his hometown of Kapaʻa, Kauaʻi. Recollections of the town along with his parents’ and grandparents’ stories can be found in his 2009 book Rainbows Over Kapaʻa which will be available for purchase at the discussion. You […]
I got a quick update from Judie Fernandez, the publicity director for author Bill Fernandez: If you will be in attendance or access to the Council For Native Hawaiian Advancement convention at the Convention Center from October 11 – 14 you will have the opportunity to purchase Bill Fernandez’s book Rainbows Over Kapa’a. You can […]
Due to the unique character of Kapa’a, a landless Hawaiian had become an established business man in the Kaua’i community. Hawaii is often seen as very different from other places in the world. In turn, each island has its own diverse practices, people and history, and going even further, each district or town often view themselves as unique from everyone […]
Native Books will be featuring local Kamehameha alum author, Bill Fernandez, with an author talk on Sunday, March 14 from 3 to 5 PM. Bill’s talk will start with an oli and include singing a little Don Ho. After the presentation there will be a book signing. Light refreshments will also be available. Rainbows Over […]
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