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Pacific Islander Book Recommendations: Picture Books - Young Adult

Hi'iaka wants to make the forests of Hawai'i safe for travelers. But she'll have to battle an evil lizard named Pana'ewa and his army to do it. With a little help from her sister and some special powers, she's ready for a great battle. With engaging text and easy-to-follow panels, Discover Graphics: ... Read More about
Mark Kanemura
Current price: $18.99
A professional dancer, LGBTQIA+ advocate, and social media star shares this inspiring picture book based on his childhood in Hawaii and encourages readers to find safe spaces that allow them to shine bright.  Mark loves putting on shows, dressing up, and dancing! But w ... Read More about
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Sela Atiola
Current price: $18.00
"We are all different and no one is the same. There is no one else in the world like you." Lupe is a young Pasifika girl who was born in the heart of the South Pacific. She is now living with her family in Australia, but she has noticed that, with her beautiful brown skin and curly black hair, she ... Read More about
Shar Tuiasoa
Current price: $19.99
Meet Punky Aloha: a girl who uses the power of saying "aloha" to experience exciting and unexpected adventures! Punky loves to do a lot of things—except meeting new friends. She doesn’t feel brave enough. So when her grandmother asks her to go out and grab butter for her famous banana bread, Punky h ... Read More about
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The true story of award-winning pianist and environmental activist Mahani Teave and the beloved island she is helping to save. "This upbeat and fascinating story will leave readers feeling as though they, too, can make a difference when it comes to helping the planet."—Kirkus Reviews Imagine living ... Read More about
Nic Naitanui
Current price: $16.99
Little Nic is back for another adventure in this lovely follow-up to Little Nic's Big Day by AFL superstar Nic Naitanui. It is the day of the big school fete! Little Nic and his mum have baked a cassava cake to share with everyone. But uh oh! Nic has his lost school bag with the cake in it. Will he ... Read More about
Kirsten Parkinson
Current price: $19.99
Ideas and inspiration to make your Matariki celebrations sparkle. How can we celebrate Matariki? Let's look to the stars! Maumaharatia: Remembering our past Tiakina te taiao: Caring for our environment Te whakawhanaungatanga: Connecting with our people Me pehea tatou e whakanui i a Matariki? Tiro ... Read More about
Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, Dean Hamer, Joe Wilson
Current price: $17.99
An Indigenous legend about how four extraordinary individuals of dual male and female spirit, or Mahu, brought healing arts from Tahiti to Hawaii, based on the Academy Award–contending short film. In the 15th century, four Mahu sail from Tahiti to Hawaii and share their gifts of science and h ... Read More about
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Jane Va'afusuaga
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Tarisi Vunidilo
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Malia Maunakea
Current price: $17.99
"Lei and the Fire Goddess blends preteen angst and beloved Hawaiian moʻolelo in a way that hasn't been done before." —Auliʻi Cravalho, actress and voice of Disney's Princess Moana Curses aren't real. At least, that's what twelve-year-old, part-Hawaiian Anna Leilani Kamaʻehu thinks when she ... Read More about
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Pauline Vaeluaga Smith
Current price: $10.99
NOW IN PAPERBACK! ★ “Encourages empathy and understanding while spotlighting underrepresented history, and providing an example of how young people can take action. Highly recommended.” —School Library Journal (starred) ★ “Well-crafted and wonderfully fresh.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred) ALSC Notable ... Read More about
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Juleah del Rosario
Current price: $18.99
A teen navigates questions of grief, identity, and guilt in the wake of her sister’s mysterious disappearance in this breathtaking novel-in-verse from the author of 500 Words or Less—perfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo. Rowena feels like her family is a frayed string of lights that someone needs t ... Read More about
Makiia Lucier
Current price: $17.99
“I love the magic Lucier weaves through this dark yet hopeful tale. I devoured it in one sitting!” —Kristin Cashore, author of the New York Times bestselling Graceling Realm books "A beautifully crafted novel containing everything I love in an epic fantasy: complex characters and relationships, exce ... Read More about
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Stan Walker
Current price: $18.99
A startling and important memoir about family and forgiveness, love and redemption For the first time, Stan Walker speaks with startling honesty about abuse and addiction, hardship and excess, cancer and discrimination, and growing up in a family where love and violence were horribly entwined. From ... Read More about