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Lehua Parker

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LEHUA PARKER writes speculative fiction for kids and adults that often explores the intersections of Hawaii's past, present, and future. Her published works include the Niuhi Shark Saga trilogy, Lauele Chicken Skin Stories, and Lauele Fractured Folktales, as well as plays, poetry, short stories, and essays.

As an author, editor, and educator trained in literary criticism and advocate of indigenous cultural narratives, Lehua is a frequent presenter at conferences, symposiums, and schools. Her hands-on workshops and presentations for kids and adults are offered through the Lehua Writing Academy.

Originally from Hawaii and a Kamehameha Schools graduate, Lehua now lives in exile in the Rocky Mountains. During the snowy winters, she dreams of th ...more

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Book Review: The Work of Thanhha Lai

I don’t know how I missed these books, but I am so glad I found them. Thanhha Lai’s writing is charming, funny, and oh, so real.

In Inside Out and Back Again, Thanhha pulls her readers into a fictional world based on her experiences as a child in Viet Nam, fleeting at the fall of Saigon, and emigrating to America.

In Listen, Slowly, Thanhha explores living in two worlds as a teen who has cultur

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	One Boy, No Water (Niuhi Shark Saga, #1) 4.32 avg rating — 71 ratings — published 2012 — 13 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	One Shark, No Swim (Niuhi Shark Saga, #2) 4.62 avg rating — 39 ratings — published 2013 — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	One Truth, No Lie (Niuhi Shark Saga, #3) 4.60 avg rating — 10 ratings — published 2016 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Birth: Zader's Story (Lauele Town Stories #1) 4.60 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2013 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Pua's Kiss (Lauele Fractured Folktales #1) 4.25 avg rating — 4 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Tourists it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2015 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Rell's Kiss (Lauele Fractured Folktales Book 2) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	True Heroes: A Treasury of Modern-day Fairy Tales Written by Best-Selling Authors by Jonathan Diaz (Photographs), Brandon Mull (Goodreads Author) (Contributor) , Ally Condie (Goodreads Author) (Contributor) 4.24 avg rating — 152 ratings — published 2015 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Fractured Slipper (Fairy Tale Ink #2) by Adrienne Monson (Goodreads Author), Angela Corbett (Goodreads Author) , Lehua Parker (Goodreads Author) 4.18 avg rating — 38 ratings — published 2018 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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An important conversation Representation, depiction, and portrayal matters. This book looks beyond intent and offers some solutions. If you’ve never thought deeply about these issues, it’s a strong introduction.
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Glorious I got so caught up in the poetry and story that I read Solo in one sitting. I loved the narrative structure and the young man with his heart literally on his sleeve. Beneath the surface of a rock and roll redemption story powerful themes run ...more
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Heartbreaking and magical A wondrous glimpse into the heart and mind of a refugee girl fleeing Vietnam with her family and landing in Alabama. Powerful, raw, and real. Great read.
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A quick escape It’s a gentle reminder of the good things in life and that heaven is truly what you make of it.
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A clear path through a thorny subject Deb gently takes you by the hand and leads you through the design steps of creating interactive fiction. It’s a beginner’s guide to the craft.
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Kino and the King by Jen Angeli is a middle grade adventure quest set in Hawaii. Cutting to the chase, we need more stories like this one where island kids see themselves as the heroes and Hawaiian culture as something both amazing and ordinary, rath ...more
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“She thought for a moment. “You’re wrong about the ‘aina,” she said. “We have our land,” said Kalei. “Not all of it,” said Pua. “What’s done is done,” Kalei said. “That birthright was taken long ago. What do you want me to do? Run around waving signs, chanting ‘Keep Hawaiian lands in Hawaiian hands’? That won’t give us this beach back. Nothing will. Too many people think they own parts of it now.”
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“Father left about an hour ago for the Big Island. When he asks, I’ll tell him you went to Moloka‘i for a while.”
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