Book Launch for “Kauai Kids” (Book Event)

by Alex on October 11, 2013
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This Sunday, October 13 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm, enjoy the fascinating tales of popular speaker Bill Fernandez (author of Rainbows Over Kapaʻa) in celebration of his new book Kauaʻi Kids in Peace and War. These stories span Fernandez’s …

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Talk Story On History of the ʻUkulele (Book Event)

by Alex on July 19, 2012
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This Saturday, come to the Book Launch for a new book from UH Press titled The ʻUkulele: A History by Jim Tranquada and John King.  Tranquada will be hosting a talk story session on the book that he and late …

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Event Recap: Hawaiian Surfing

by Misty on July 24, 2011
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If you’ve never been to one of the fantastic events at Native Books – Nā Mea Hawaiʻi, then auwē! You have no idea what you’re missing out on. A couple weeks ago, we went to the book launch …

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Book review: Arts and Crafts of Micronesia

by Misty on February 12, 2011
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Arts and Crafts of Micronesia by Barbara Wavell was just one of the fall, non-fiction books to come out in 2010 from Bess Press. It’s a good introduction into the history and evolution of the art and material culture …

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Native Books / Nā Mea Hawaiʻi 20th Anniversary

by Alex on October 9, 2010
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20 / 20 on 10 / 10!

Starting tonight at midnight, Native Books will be celebrating 20 years of being a part of community with a 20-Hour “Share the Wealth” Event at their store on the ʻEwa end of Ward …

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Kau Kau Author to Share Stories of Hawaii’s Mixed Plate

by Alex on August 24, 2010
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Press Release:

Award-winning author Arnold Hiura will present a special “talk story” and book-signing program at Native Books/Na Mea Hawaii at Ward Warehouse on Sunday, August 29, 3-5PM.

Hiura’s presentation will feature stories and excerpts from his book, Kau

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Book End: Weekend of June 18, 2010

by Alex on June 18, 2010
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It’s time…it’s time…it’s Book End Time!  Welcome to this week’s Book End, highlighting the weekend’s literary and library events here in Hawaii.

First off, here’s your chance to help your favorite literary rodent!  Esteemed author Frances H. Kakugawa is asking …

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“Talking Hawaii’s Story” discussion & signing this weekend.

by Alex on June 10, 2010
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PRESS RELEASE

Based on oral history interviews conducted by the Center for Oral History at UH Mānoa, Talking Hawai‘i’s Story: Oral Histories of an Island People presents a rich sampling of the landmark work done by the Center, making accessible …

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Book Signing Event: Bill Fernandez (3/14/10)

by Alex on February 23, 2010
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Native Books will be featuring local Kamehameha alum author, Bill Fernandez, with an author talk on Sunday, March 14 from 3 to 5 PM.  Bill’s talk will start with an oli and include singing a little Don Ho.  After the …

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