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Today’s article in the Honolulu Advertiser about the young poets from Hawaii performing in the final round of the Brave New Voices International Youth Poetry Slam Festival, was very exciting. These talented artists work hard to write their own poems and practice reciting them for competition on an international level. Encouraging our youth to express themselves […]
A fellow book blogger has issued a challenge for 2009, but since we’re joining the challenge late in the year, HBB will only sign up to read and post about 25 books from the public library. You can see the specifics of the challenge here at J Kaye’s Book Blog. HBB will have from now […]
SAVE the DATE! Buy books and help the underprivileged children of Hawaii. First Book-Oahu is sponsoring a Book Fair August 7th thru 9th at Barnes & Noble in Kahala. Using the voucher number “575050” with your store purchase ensures that part of the proceeds go to help FirstBook-Oahu provide needy children with literacy aids and […]
Kalaupapa, Molokai, Father Damien, leper colony, Lisa Cindrich, Henry Kalalahilimoku Nalaielua, Hawaii books
posted by A.Alba It is with great sadness that as I write this post, the famous Ilikai hotel will be ceasing their hotel operation at midnight. The Ilikai was considered the first luxury high-rise hotel in Hawaii, first opening its doors in 1964. While the iconic building remains along with its condominiums and time-shares, the […]
For 61 years, Aloha Airlines flew the skies of Hawaii, presenting the travelers of the state with a culture of Aloha not found on any other airline. Between the islands or across the Pacific Ocean, Aloha Airlines always provided in-flight services that helped to celebrate and preserve various aspects of Hawaiian culture. First published in 1978 by Honolulu Publishing Company, […]
The 62nd Annual Friends of the Library of Hawaii Book Sale is officially underway! HBB was there bright and early on the first day the sale was open to the public. They changed some key things around regarding the layout so check out this article before you head over there. Honolulu Book Sale: Day 1 […]
Moʻomanaʻo Moʻokalaleo Pūnaewele o Hawaiʻi
Moʻomanaʻo Moʻokalaleo Pūnaewele o Hawaiʻi
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