Comments on: Interview with Native Hawaiian Author Malia Maunakea https://kamalanihurley.com/interview-with-native-hawaiian-author-malia-maunakea/ Native Hawaiian author Wed, 02 Jul 2025 14:59:15 +0000 hourly 1 By: Kamalani Hurley https://kamalanihurley.com/interview-with-native-hawaiian-author-malia-maunakea/#comment-337 Tue, 20 Jun 2023 17:33:51 +0000 https://kamalanihurley.com/?p=3096#comment-337 In reply to Luis Reyes.

Well said, my friend. Mahalo nui!

]]> By: Luis Reyes https://kamalanihurley.com/interview-with-native-hawaiian-author-malia-maunakea/#comment-336 Tue, 20 Jun 2023 17:14:06 +0000 https://kamalanihurley.com/?p=3096#comment-336 As always another great interview full of insight from the author and celebrating her new works which finally gets it right in representation of native peoples so children everywhere can understand and identify with the universal humanity of the Hawaiian culture.

]]> By: Kamalani Hurley https://kamalanihurley.com/interview-with-native-hawaiian-author-malia-maunakea/#comment-315 Fri, 09 Jun 2023 18:30:55 +0000 https://kamalanihurley.com/?p=3096#comment-315 In reply to Jilanne Hoffmann.

Mahalo nui, Jilanne! Maliaʻs book is special because itʻs written for middle graders with a native protagonist, which just hasn’t happened yet in kidlit. I’ll be posting a book review soon, and, like you, I hope kids everywhere will love Lei and her adventures.

]]> By: Jilanne Hoffmann https://kamalanihurley.com/interview-with-native-hawaiian-author-malia-maunakea/#comment-314 Fri, 09 Jun 2023 18:03:34 +0000 https://kamalanihurley.com/?p=3096#comment-314 Fantastic interview, Kamalani! I love how big you dream, Malia. I think that putting those dreams out into the universe helps them come true! Lei and the Fire Goddess sounds like a page turner. I hope it gets read by lots and lots and lots of kids! Congrats!

]]> By: Kamalani Hurley https://kamalanihurley.com/interview-with-native-hawaiian-author-malia-maunakea/#comment-303 Tue, 06 Jun 2023 18:36:40 +0000 https://kamalanihurley.com/?p=3096#comment-303 In reply to Brandi-Ann Uyemura.

Mahalo for your kind words, Brandi. You and Malia are so much alike. Not only are you both the smartest and nicest people, but you share a passion and talent for writing middle grade stories.

]]> By: Brandi-Ann Uyemura https://kamalanihurley.com/interview-with-native-hawaiian-author-malia-maunakea/#comment-302 Tue, 06 Jun 2023 18:13:32 +0000 https://kamalanihurley.com/?p=3096#comment-302 Wow I loved reading this interview! Malia is so talented and I’m so excited to read her middle grade. Your blog is really doing good in the world Kamalani. Putting these authors in the light where they deserve to shine! Bravo.

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