Honolulu Designer Lan Chung Reads “An Awesome Book of Thanks”
The mom, designer and co-owner of Fighting Eel reads the fun book by Dallas Clayton.
Books & Talks
Jasper Wong Reads “The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend”
The Honolulu artist and founder of Pow! Wow! Worldwide and his daughter read the Caldecott Award-winning children’s book.
Honolulu Author and Illustrator Lois Kim Reads “My Best Friend”
The mom, author and illustrator reads a book inspired by her own daughter, for HONOLULU Family's Virtual Storytime.
Shark Strong: Join Da Shop’s Virtual Q&A with 2020’s Breakout Novelist Kawai Strong Washburn
With raves from “The New York Times,” “Vanity Fair” and, ahem, HONOLULU, Washburn’s “Sharks in the Time of Saviors” has become an international publishing phenomenon.
Honolulu Keiki Grace Monaco Reads “Oli Would Grow: And So Can You!”
The 9th grader at ‘Iolani School reads a local children’s book that she co-authored, for HONOLULU Family’s Virtual Storytime.
3 New Books By Hawai‘i Writers That You Should Read Right Now
Bookmarks the spot.
Things to Do at Home: The Best Books to Read, Concerts to Stream and Things to Do to Stay Entertained Inside This Weekend
Join a film club, tackle our must-read list, play trivia or watch your favorite artists perform from their living rooms.
Amanda and Chef Mark Noguchi, Owners of Hawai‘i’s Pili Group Read “Too Many Mangos”
The Noguchi family reads the local children’s book by Tammy Paikai, and illustrated by Don Robinson, for HONOLULU Family’s latest Virtual Storytime.
Hawai‘i News Now’s Steve Uyehara Reads “May I Please Have a Cookie?”
The Emmy award-winning anchor reads the children’s book by Jennifer E. Morris for HONOLULU Family’s Virtual Storytime.
Crystal Akana of HI93 and 94.7 KUMU Reads “Limu the Blue Turtle”
The Hawai‘i radio host reads the local children’s book by Kimo Armitage, and illustrated by Scott Kaneshiro, for HONOLULU Family’s Virtual Storytime.
Editorial Director Christi Young Reads “Betty Bunny Loves Easter”
The editorial director of HONOLULU Magazine, Frolic Hawai‘i and HONOLULU Family reads the holiday children’s book for the latest Virtual Storytime.
Editorial Director Christi Young Reads “Grandpa’s Mixed up Lū‘au”
The editorial director of HONOLULU Magazine, Frolic Hawai‘i and HONOLULU Family reads the local children’s book by Tammy Paikai.
102.7 Da Bomb’s Keola Reads “Good Night Hawai‘i”
Keola Lui-Kwan from “The Keola Show with Kimmie Caruba and Phat Joe” on 102.7 Da Bomb reads “Good Night Hawai‘i” by Adam Gamble.
The Snow Sisters From Storybook Entertainment Hawai‘i Read “How to Catch a Mermaid”
The Snow Sisters from Storybook Entertainment Hawai‘i read a mermaid tale from the bestselling “How to Catch” series by Adam Wallace and Andy Elkerton.
Crystal Montrone (Formerly Miss Hawaiʻi Crystal Lee) Reads “Barnyard Dance”
The former Miss Hawai‘i reads the fun rhyming and rhythmic children’s book by Sandra Boynton.
Hawai‘i Designer Jana Lam Reads “Where the Wild Things Are”
The local accessories designer reads “Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak for HONOLULU Family’s latest Virtual Storytime.
Hawai‘i News Now’s Stephanie Lum Reads “Kai Gets the Point”
The local evening news anchor reads “Kai Gets the Point” by Gail Omoto for HONOLULU Family’s latest Virtual Storytime.
Hawai‘i News Now’s Mahealani Richardson Reads “Tickle Monster”
The local evening news anchor Mahealani Richardson and her son Sky (and their dog Stash) read “Tickle Monster” by Josie Bissett.
Hawai‘i Book & Music Festival is Changing and Moving to UH Mānoa This Year
Don’t book the Hawai‘i Book & Music Festival just yet—it’s changing months, moving locations and shaking up its lineup.
Da Untold Story of Hawaiian Santa, a Pidgin Story by Lee A. Tonouchi
A never-before published work of fiction from the renowned Pidgin Guerilla.
7 Local Hawai‘i Books to Solve Your Gift-Giving Gap This Holiday
These books can can help your ‘ohana put down those screens this holiday and spark some talk story and discussions that aren't about politics or football.
Good Reads: Books That Inspire Kids to be Helpful and Kind
These fun stories teach keiki lessons in kindness, resourcefulness and how to help others.
A New Book For Hawai‘i-Keiki: “Kai Goes to the Farmers Market”
O‘ahu mom and writer Catherine Toth Fox gets kids excited about Hawai‘i-grown foods.
A Writer’s World: How to Make it in Hawai‘i
Yes, lucky we live Hawai‘i, the only state with its own regional literature. But, lately, it’s only gotten harder to make a go of it for our diverse, dedicated and ink-stained scribbling class.
