Kumu Hula: Roots and Branches (book review)

by Misty on September 12, 2012
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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 …

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Bamboo Ridge Issue 100- A Calendar of Celebratory Events

by Misty on September 9, 2012
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The 100th Issue of Bamboo Ridge Press is finally here! Featuring over one hundred pieces by local writers, this hallmark issue has been a labor of love for editors Eric Chock and Darrell Lum. It’s a landmark of how long …

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Back to school: A Syllabus of Hawaiian Literature

by Misty on August 13, 2012
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Back to school? Sometimes I miss the structure of formal courses and the thrill of learning new things in a class setting. On days when my job is especially tedious, I wistfully dream about going to school for fun. Then …

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If You Were a Superhero in Hawaii (keiki book review)

by Misty on July 30, 2012
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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 …

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2012 Ka Palapala Poʻokela WINNERS!

by Alex on May 13, 2012
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Hawaii’s biggest literary award night came to a close this past Friday, and many excellent and deserving books won well deserved accolades.

The Hawaiʻi Book Publishers Association and Bishop Museum definitely know how to throw an event.  Misty said it …

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7 DIY Valentine Bookmarks!

by Misty on January 25, 2012
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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 …

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Book Review + Launch: Bamboo Ridge Issue #98

by Misty on May 12, 2011
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I could go on and on about how much Eric Chock, Darrell Lum and Bamboo Ridge Press have done for Hawaii authors and the local literary arts community but it would only be redundant. One need only see the latest …

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3 Hawaii books Mom will love

by Misty on May 7, 2011
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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 …

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2011 Ka Palapala Poʻokela WINNERS!

by Misty on May 6, 2011
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Hawaii’s biggest literary award night is coming to a close. There was ʻono food, scrumptious chocolates, nahenahe music, a few surprises and a lot of cheers. All of this in spite of the gloomy, watery weather. Mahalo and congratulations to …

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Iconic Book Covers–Hawaiian Style

by Misty on June 9, 2010
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Inspired by this recent compilation by Abe Books of 50 iconic book covers, we decided to take a look at local books of the last 30 years to find the most iconic covers in Hawaii literature. What do we …

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Hawaii Book & Music Festival THIS WEEKEND!

by Misty on May 13, 2010
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The 5th Annual Hawaii Book & Music Festival (HBMF) is this weekend, and we’re all abuzz with excitement here at HBB! Although we won’t have a table set up we’ll definitely be around wearing our “Shaka for Books” t-shirts and …

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