On Saturday February 8, 2025, we held an epic book launch pāʻina — party. Our host was the wonderful Native Books, a Native Hawaiian owned bookshop located in the Historic Chinatown District in Honolulu. Thank to owner Maile Meyer and her staff, especially Kūakoloa Robinson, the event was magical. The space was filled with so much aloha, thanks to our many family and friends.
Illustrator Harinani Orme and I are so thankful for all of your support. We are thrilled that more kids will learn the true story of Kahoʻolawe and how the little island and her people continue to thrive today. Please enjoy these photos of the event. Mahalo nui!
Talking story and signing books
14 thoughts on “Kaho’olawe Book Launch Pāʻina!”
So much fun and joy and ❤️! It was an amazing event to witness. Congratulations 🎈 on all your hard work being acknowledged and supported!!
Brandi, mahalo for coming! It was wonderful to see you and that sweet son of yours. We go back years as fellow Hawai’i-based writers, and I am so grateful for your aloha and support!
I can feel the joy radiating ofrom these pictures, Kamalani. Such a great crowd, too.
Thank you, my friend! The aloha in the room was wonderful!
Congratulations, Kamalani and Harinani! You’ve created a beautiful, important book together. Thank you for sharing your photos.
Thank you, Vicki! You have been with me from before the book came out, helping me to have a professional presence. So grateful!
Happy book release and successful launch!!! 💖 Taking off one’s shoes when entering a home or special place should be the norm rather than the exception. 🙂
Absolutely! Thank you, Teresa, for always being so kind and generous with your expertise and encouragement. You are a wonderful author, and I am so proud to call you my friend.
Oh, I wish I could have been a fly on the wall!!! Congrats congrats congrats!
Thank you, my friend! The whole place was filled with so much aloha. Because of the topic, it was important that the launch be held in Honolulu at this Native Hawaiian owned bookshop. I keep saying I’m so grateful, but, yes, gratitude is exactly what I feel. Mahalo to you, Jilanne!
HUGE congrats Kamalani!! What an accomplishment! So beautiful 🤩
Thanks so much, Lindsey! I am grateful for your encouragement and support!