ALA 2023 Extras
A passionate advocate of authentic indigenous Hawaiian voices in media, Lehua is a frequent speaker at schools, conferences, and symposiums including the American Library Association’s Annual Conference, SL ComicCon, FanX, Storymakers, ANWA, LTUE, and at UH Manoa. She teaches writing workshops through the Lehua Writing Academy and mentors emerging authors and small presses. To inquire about an appearance or school visit, please email her at Events@LehuaParker.com.
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Free Books & Excerpts
Pili Koko
Papa Keola dies, but won’t leave Ahe alone. They are pili koko–bound by blood–and that’s a comfort until death changes Papa Keola in terrifying ways.
This speculative short story is told from a Native Hawaiian/Kanaka Maoli perspective. It’s appropriate for upper MG and up.
One Boy, No Water Excerpt
When you’re allergic to water, growing up in Hawai’i isn’t always paradise.
Set in contemporary Hawai’i, the Niuhi Shark Saga is an upper MG/YA magical realism trilogy told from a Native Hawaiian/Kanaka Maoli perspective. This excerpt includes chapters 1-5, a glossay, and reader’s guide.
Akela in the Park
When Jon offers Akela half of his sandwich, ghostly Pops is suspicious, This one act play was originally performed by The Honolulu Theater for Youth.
Discussion Guides
Set in contemporary Hawai’i, the Niuhi Shark Saga is an upper MG/YA magical realism trilogy told from a Native Hawaiian/Kanaka Maoli perspective. Even though a single drop of water on his skin burns like lava, Zader has bigger things to worry about as he discovers who he really is and the truth about a secret hidden in plain sight.
One Boy, No Water
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One Shark, No Swim
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One Truth, No Lie
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