Literature

What began with a group chat among Native Hawaiian wāhine in December 2025 quickly grew into an online community that connects readers across oceans through the ʻŌiwi Book Club.

HPR’s Cassie Ordonio reports on the results for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs races; Mokulele Airlines begins test flights with BETA Technologies' fully-electric Alia aircrafts.

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.