Leilani Chu
‘Mural Island’ encourages children to imagine beyond the lines
In Katie Yamasaki’s newest children’s book, Mural Island, she inspires readers to embrace their passion for art. Both written and illustrated by Yamasaki, the book...
‘Place Hand Here’ delves into the power of shared remembrance
Katie Yamasaki’s radiant storytelling and illustrations in Place Hand Here offer a simple but deeply moving exploration of empathy, community, and human connection. Designed...
‘Made For More’ encourages young readers to see beyond others’ perceptions of them
Made For More—a children’s book written by Chloe Ito Ward and illustrated by Gael Abary—is a heartfelt, personal story of self-acceptance. It follows...
Picture book ‘Place Hand Here’ introduces young readers to the power of shared experience
Katie Yamasaki’s radiant storytelling and illustrations in Place Hand Here offer a simple but deeply moving exploration of empathy, community, and human connection. Designed...
‘Mural Island’ inspires readers to embrace their passion for art
In Katie Yamasaki’s newest children’s book, Mural Island, she inspires readers to embrace their passion for art. Both written and illustrated by Yamasaki, the...
‘Into View: Bernice Bing’ celebrates the Chinese American’s courageous search for her identity as...
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Bernice “Bingo” Bing (1936-1998), a Chinese American artist and influential figure in the Bay Area art and beat scene of the 1960s, is celebrated...
In Nuclear Family, novelist Joseph Han boldly discusses American imperialism and role in the...
Joseph Han, who was born in Korea and raised in Hawai’i, tells a captivating story of intricate family dynamics, magical realism, and political satire...
Kim Bo-Young’s collection of short stories in “I’m Waiting for You” show us philosophical...
I'm Waiting for You: And Other Stories by Kim Bo-Young, award-winning South Korean author, is a translated collection of short stories that share underlying...
SAAFF film review: “Cane Fire” is an essential watch to understand the cyclic exploitation...
The Hawaiian Island of Kauai’i. To most people, Kauai’i is known as “the Garden Isle” and the backdrop to more than a hundred Hollywood...
Sen. Mazie Hirono’s memoir Heart of Fire shows how she speaks the truth and...
“My mother had no voice at all when she came to this country. That’s why I want to serve – to be a voice...
