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Photo Gallery: 6th Annual Hawaii Book and Music Festival, Day 1

by Alex on May 15, 2011
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The first day of the 6th Annual Hawaii Book & Music Festival is all pau, and we are exhausted!  Here is a quick gallery of photos we took on the first day of the festival.

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Live at the 6th Annual Hawaii Book & Music Festival – Saturday, May 14

by Alex on May 14, 2011
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We will be blogging LIVE!  For more information about the Hawaii Book & Music Festival, check out HBB’s official page for the HBMF: http://www.hawaiibookblog.com/hawaii-book-and-music-festival/

Most recent posts will float to the top… if you see the “Like” button and links …

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Spotlight on Hawaii authors–who to see at the 6th Annual Hawaii Book & Music Festival

by Alex on May 14, 2011
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No doubt some of the biggest crowds and longest lines will be found waiting to see Rosanne Barr, Sarah Vowell and Maya Soetoro Ng, but that doesn’t mean you should overlook some of the excellent author discussions that will be …

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Hawaiian Word of the Day: Hapapūlima

by ʻŌlelo on May 14, 2011
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Autograph, signature

Ma ka Hawaiʻi Book & Music Festival kākou e loaʻa ai nā hapapūlima a kō ʻoneʻi mau mea kākau punahele a me Sarah Vowell.
The Hawaiʻi Book & Music Festival is where we’ll get the …

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Sarah Vowell on Hawaiʻi Part 1: The Hawaiʻi Book & Music Festival

by Alex on May 13, 2011
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As overheard on Twitter (paraphrased): “Geek Alert:  Sarah Vowell is coming to Hawaii!”

Fans of NPR’s radio show “This American Life” know Sarah Vowell’s distinct voice and enlightening opinions.  Kids might recognize …

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New keiki books to buy at HBMF: ‘Noodles for Baby’ & ‘Natural Hawaii’

by Misty on May 13, 2011
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Two new kids books have come out just in time for the Hawaii Book & Music Festival, so go visit the publisher’s tents and check them out!

BeachHouse Publishing’s latest keiki board book is the best one EVER. I’m …

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Hawaiian Word of the Day: Aʻo

by ʻŌlelo on May 13, 2011
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To learn or teach*

Hiki iaʻu ke aʻo aku i ka ʻai Dougie.
I can teach you how to Dougie.

*Depending on the directional particles, mai and aku…

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Inside Guide to the 6th Annual Hawaii Book & Music Festival

by Misty on May 12, 2011
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Whether you’re just swinging by to check out some of the great deals on books, or you’re in for the long haul, HBB’s got the tips to help you survive the Hawaii Book & Music Festival (HBMF) happening this weekend …

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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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Hawaiian Word of the Day: Hoʻokānāwai

by ʻŌlelo on May 12, 2011
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To impose a law

ʻO wai nā ʻēkake e hoʻokānāwai ana i kēlā mau kānāwai hou? Pohō wale ua kānāwai lā e pāpā paha i ka hele wāwae ʻana me nā hāmeʻa.
Who are the donkeys imposing …

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2011 Ka Palapala Poʻokela Rowdy Recap!

by Misty on May 11, 2011
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The 2011 Ka Palapala Po’okela Awards are done, and we decided to do a quick recap of the event with our thoughts on who won and whom we feel should have won. To make this recap a little more fun …

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