Literature

State Librarian Stacey Aldrich unveils the new location of the Friends of the Library bookstore and celebrates the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System's recent award.

The Conversation takes a look through the archives to curate a list of local literature to add to your library.

Native Hawaiian author Kauakanilehua Māhoe Adams spoke with HPR's Jason Ubay about her debut novel, "An Expanse of Blue."

HPR contributor Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton shares Kānaka opinions on Hawaiian artifacts kept in museums; Hawai’i Island Chef Rhoda Magbitang celebrates her recent “Top Chef” season 23 win.

Board members of Hui Hānai, a nonprofit dedicated to Queen Liliʻuokalani, discuss their new book publishing the family letters Hawaiʻi’s last monarch

The National Park Service announces new tours of Kalaupapa; the Smithsonian hosts a 'Quilt Along' event featuring a Hawaiian quilt artist.

Native Hawaiian author shares her new book, “Waking in a Sea of Dreams,” the sequel to her award-winning debut young adult novel.

Peter Young, Chair of the Hawaiʻi America250 Commission, shares some of the festivities planned for the nation’s 250th anniversary; 3D Animator Nick Chang talks about his retro reimaginations of old Hawaiian hot spots.

Kauaʻi author Tari Vickery spoke with HPR's Kevin Allen about her book, “The Emotional Side of Money: A Roadmap to Financial Wellness.”

Journalist Kim Cross marks the 54th anniversary of Title IX; curator Jon Santos talks about the upcoming New York art exhibit “Niu Systems.”