Hawai‘i Literature & Art
— Since 1978 —
Books will be mailed out by the end of October.
This special collection of poetry, prose, and art examines what it means to be living and growing up in contemporary Hawai‘i. It's about finding refuge in writing. Among other notable topics, it includes pieces about the struggle to protect Mauna Kea and reactions to the current pandemic.
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For this contest, go try play write a 5-page monologue or 10-page scene based on a given prompt; the due date for submissions will always be the last day of the month. All entries must be written in traditional play format (instructions on this format can be found online here).
Click here for this month's prompt and more info!
T-shirts, tote bags, and stickers featuring artwork by Jon J. Murakami and students Charles Fox and Jordyn Poyo.
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Official book launch!
Featuring: Joanna Gordon, Illnomadic, Ngaio Simmons, and Doug Upp.
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Featuring: Sue Patricia Haglund, Kristiana Kahakauwil, Wing Tek Lum, Jonathon Medeiros, and Brandy Nālani McDougall.
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Featuring: Allison Francis, Joanna Gordon, Ann Inoshita, Brandy Nālani McDougall, and Elmer Omar Bascos Pizo.
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Featuring: Ann Inoshita, Brandy Nālani McDougall, Jonathon Medeiros, Tony Robles, and Briana Koani U‘u.
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Featuring: R. Zamora Linmark, Darrell H.Y Lum (with Misty Sanico), Susan M. Schultz, Ngaio Simmons, and Lee Tonouchi.
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Featuring: Tom Gammarino, Jim Kraus, Christy Passion, Susan M. Schultz, and Travis Kaululāʻau Thompson.
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Featuring: Sue Patricia Haglund, Lanning C. Lee, Vanessa Lee-Miller, Wing Tek Lum, Travis Kaululāʻau Thompson.
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Featured: Joanna Gordon, Christina N. Lee, Vanessa Lee-Miller, Delaina Thomas, and Briana Koani U‘u
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