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 […]
If You Were A Superhero in Hawai‘i (BeachHouse, 2012) is the latest keiki board book from popular local artist/illustrator Jon Murakami and BeachHouse Publishing. Almost everyone has imagined what it might be like to be a superhero–what kind of super power you would have and what your hero name would be. This colorful new kids book asks specifically, what […]
I know it’s a little early, but I wanted to send this out with plenty of time before Valentine’s. It’s a holiday that takes a pretty brutal beating by the cynics but I love Valentine’s Day with all the pretty colors and hearts. I love books too, so naturally I was drawn to all these cute […]
Happy Mother’s Day to all the great Mums! I saw this article on “Ideas for Mother’s Day Book Lists“. It’s a collection of links to different book-lists on the web with popular titles that Moms like. Inspired by this, I thought it might be nice to make a list of our own. So, if your household matriarch is […]
Moʻomanaʻo Moʻokalaleo Pūnaewele o Hawaiʻi
Moʻomanaʻo Moʻokalaleo Pūnaewele o Hawaiʻi
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