Independent Hawai'i Publishers
Members of the Hawai'i Book Publishers Association:
BeachHouse Publishing specializes in children's books for Hawaii's keiki celebrating the Islands' unique cultures, and showcasing local authors, illustrators, and photographers. www.beachhousepublishing.com
East-West Center is an education and research organization established by the U.S. Congress in 1960 to strengthen relations and understanding among the peoples and nations of Asia, the Pacific, and the United States. The Center contributes to a peaceful, prosperous, and just Asia Pacific community by serving as a vigorous hub for cooperative research, education, and dialogue on critical issues of common concern to the Asia Pacific region and the United States. www.EastWestCenter.org
Editions Limited publishes works pertaining to the history and arts and crafts of Hawaii, usually liberally illustrated with photographs. www.hawaiipublisher.com
Hawaiian Historical Society, organized in 1892, is dedicated to preserving historical items related to Hawaii and to publishing scholarly research on Hawaiian history and Hawaii's role in the Pacific, including the Hawaiian Journal of History. www.hawaiianhistory.org
Independent Resources specializes in publications consulting; proposal development; editing, design, production and manufacturing management; and marketing assistance for individual authors and institutional and commercial publishers. email
Native Books is a community resource focused on distributing the best na mea Hawaii books, music, and DVDs on Hawaii and the Pacific. Our priority is presenting culturally sensitive and accurate information on Hawaiian history, language, hula, navigation, moolelo and other areas of Island Interest. www.nativebookshawaii.com
Lio the Carousel Horse
October 20th, 2010Lio the Carousel Horse
Local illustrator Ruth Moen has teamed up with her sister, Carol Moen Wing, to create a new children’s book that introduces kids to Hawai‘i through a horse’s eyes—Lio the Carousel Horse—and introduces the concept of discovering one’s place in the world.Lio is a carousel horse at one of Hawai‘i’s carnivals. He loves being on the merry-go-round and making kids happy—until, one day, Lio decides to break free and see what lies beyond the carousel …
Ki [...]
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Slices of Life in Hawaii
August 14th, 2010
Sixty-five short stories and poems about Hawaii's people and their adventures, including local luminaries President Obama and Don Ho, the author's pure-Hawaiian friends, fishermen, sugar plantation life, German Oktoberfest at Waikiki, Chinese opera music at a funeral, war heroes, nuclear submarines and Kamehameha Schools.
Rath describes religious symbolism, explains Hawaii's music, and tells why Jewish tourists love Hawaii. He reveals Mrs. F. D. Roosevelt having her [...]
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Tales from the Night Rainbow
February 20th, 2010
The classic tale of the prophetess of Molokai is back in print for a limited edition. The "bowl of light" parable is featured: “Every child born has at birth, a Bowl of perfect Light. If he tends his Light, it will grow in strength and he can do all things … If, however, he becomes envious or jealous he drops a stone into his bowl of Light, and a little of the Light will go out.… If at any time he tires of being a stone, all he needs to do is huli [turn] the bowl and the stones will all fall away, and the Light will come back and grow once more.” Also covers
Hawai‘i's First Children's book iphone app
January 27th, 2010F
or the first time, BeachHouse Publishing brings you our best-selling board books to be viewed and read on your iphone or ipod touch as an interactive, animated app. In addition to the colorful, whimsical illustrations and text in the printed book, our ibeachhouse books are narrated and animated so children can enjoy the book on a whole new level in English or Hawaiian.Diving for Colors in Hawaii can be downloaded at the itunes store or app store. Search for ibeachhouse bo [...]
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Hawaii's Humpbacks - Unveiling the Mysteries
December 26th, 2009by Jim D
arlingEvery winter, thousands of humpback whales assemble in the waters surrounding the Hawaiian Islands, to mate, give birth, and nurture young calves. For over 30 years, researchers have also gathered here - in one of Earth's finest natural laboratories - to study these whales. What are the whales actually doing out there in the Hawaiian waters? This book ideal for both novice and experienced whale watchers answers all of your questions and tells you exactly what researchers have learned..... and have still to learn abo [...]
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Gifts for People who Love Hawai'i
December 15th, 2009Three books celebrating Hawaiian culture and traditions make wonderful gifts for friends and family.
Sending gifts to the mainland? Mail a warm reminder of the beauty of these islands with Hawaiian Massage Lomilomi. Winner of a Keep It Hawai'i Award for authentic portrayal of Hawaiian traditions, this glossy gift book features inspirational quotes and stunning photos. At bookstores and here.A small book with a big subject is Kamālamalama – The Light of Knowledge: the Hawaiian Way to Knowledge, Health, and Excellence b [...]
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Pearl Harbor Child: A Child's View of Pearl Harbor--from Attack to Peace
December 6th, 2009Pearl Harbor Child: A Child's View of Pearl Harbor--from Attack to Peace by Dorinda Makanaonalani Stagner Nicholson
There has been little written for young people about what it was like to be a child in Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Nicholson, born in Hawaii, the child of a Hawaiian mother and a Caucasian father combines her personal story with the history of the time. The photo-essay design in black-and-white includes family snapshots as well as official documents and news pictures. The core of the book is her on-the-spot account of the bombing, temporary evacuation, and war years. Most moving is her child's viewpoint: Nicholson is frank that it was exciting and fun at times, even as she remembers the terror, the tragic mistakes made by friendly fire, and the suffe [...]
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Kamālamalama: the Light of Knowledge
November 19th, 2009
This book comes from Patrick Ka`ano`i, a Native Hawaiian trained by his kupuna, and has much wisdom documented nowhere else. Unique to this work is an explanation of the elements of the sounds of creation as reflected in the names of the Hawaiian gods. It has an extensive section on the stars relating to Lono and the impetus of Polynesian voyaging. It also covers the Kumulipo (the creation chant), kaona (the hidden meaning of words), mana (spiritual power), aloha, the stars, the drum, heiau (temples), ‘aumakua (family go [...]Read the rest of this entry »
The Greater Good: Life Lessons from Hawaii's Leaders
November 18th, 2009
Each of us has asked the question,“How do I create a successful life”?
After hundreds of interviews and
thousands of hours of research,
Evan and Kari Leong discovered
that the foundation for success is
built upon seven core values,
revealed here in The Greater Good:
Life Lessons from Hawaii’s Leaders.
These values were gleaned from
in-depth conversations with
corporate presidents and CEO’s,
four-star admirals, U.S. senators,
successful entrepreneurs and other [...]
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Stories of Aloha: Homegrown Treasures of Hawai'i
October 20th, 2009“So what is Hawai'i, one might ask,” muses the actor Richard Chamberlain. “Or a truer question would be, who is Hawai'i?”
Chamberlain’s trenchant ponderings, in his foreword to a new book, get to the heart of Hawai'i: its people. In describing the people of Hawai'i as “Hawai'i’s greatest treasures,” Chamberlain, a 25-year resident of the Islands, eloquently opens Stories of Aloha: Homegrown Treasures of Hawai'i with a paean to the “easy-to-miss, behind-the-glamour human activities that happily enrich our Island heritage.”
In the 264-page softcover, local author Jocelyn Fujii reaches deep into the matrix of Hawai'i’s neighborhoods and shines the spotlight on the mom-and-pop businesses, cultural icons, and remarkable people of her Island home. Bre [...]
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Humorist David Sedaris Coming to Honolulu
October 20th, 2009Fans say he could have been a stand-up comic. Not another author reading but a hilarious show with bits from his book, his life, and his sister Amy's life. 
Hawaii's Health Care System Best for U.S.?
October 13th, 2009
Doctor's new book proposes Hawaii's unique universal medical care system for all Americans. Today's health care system is in a crisis. Many authorities suggest that America would be better off moving towards a national health care system. But parts of America--specifically Hawaii--already have one. In this provocative book, Dr. Tabrah shows how such a system was developed and maintained in Hawaii, and explores how it can benefit the rest of the country.
Blogger reads a book a day
October 12th, 2009
Read the inspiring story about a woman who has read 350 books in the last 350 days, and blogged about each one.
Read the review - Westlake: Poems by Wayne Kaumualii Westlake
October 7th, 2009
"These are poems about bugs, dogs, sex, politics, poetry, the land, the moon. Westlake’s Hawaiian heritage is in every line, but it is by turns proud, angry, and despairing." Published by UH Press. Read more at HawaiiBookBlog
Self-published authors - tell us about your books!
October 7th, 2009Many gems have been self-published by authors. Tell us about your book and how to find it (such as a link to your website or email). You only have 800 characters (including spaces) and multiple posts for the same book are not allowed.
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