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I thought it would be nice to highlight a different medium of literature here at Hawaii Book Blog. Comic books and graphic novels have slowly gained respect over the years in literary circles and mainstream media. The format has blossomed …
In her new book, Teen Wise, Celeste Gonsalves encourages parents to think about the world from the life experience point of view of their teenagers in order to help them improve communication and decision making skills.
The social scenarios …
During our visit to Kapolei Library, Branch Manager Stacie Kanno recommended The Maui Book of Lavender (Watermark, 2008) for us to read and review. I had previously heard about the Maui lavender farm on one of my trips …
This week is Book Blogger Appreciation Week (BBAW), which is an effort to recognize the hard work and contribution of book bloggers on the Internet. This is Hawaii Book Blog’s first time participating in this celebration and we are excited …
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If Season 3 of American Idol proved anything, it’s that the people of Hawaii can band together and show the strength, support and unity of `ohana that only our state can do. Jasmine Trias probably wasn’t considered …
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The second stop on our Hawaii Public Library Tour 2009 is Aiea Library, found nestled next to Aiea Town & Village Square shopping centers off of Moanalua Road. Having only been there a couple times in the …
The first stop on our Public Library Tour was Kapolei! We met with Branch Manager, Stacie Kanno to talk about the unique role that the Kapolei Library plays in the Leeward community. I thought I knew quite a bit about …
Queen Lili'uokalani in the garden at Washington Place
Happy Birthday to Queen Lili’uokalani!
This year is especially important because it is the 100th anniversary of the Queen’s Trust, which was set up to help care for …
Moʻomanaʻo Moʻokalaleo Pūnaewele o Hawaiʻi
Moʻomanaʻo Moʻokalaleo Pūnaewele o Hawaiʻi
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