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Pili Koko
Short Story
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
One Act Play
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.