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Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Reading List

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KCLSDiversity

King County Library System

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Check out books about diverse Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander experiences. Browse a list of our top picks for all ages.

By:

KCLSDiversity

King County Library System

19 items

19 items

The Properties of Perpetual Light

The Properties of Perpetual Light

by Aguon, Julian

Book - 2021

Aguon presents stories from his childhood in the villages of Guam. His work describes the beauty of his island, the magic of Micronesia, and the wisdom of his favorite books and elders. Aguon presents stories from his childhood in the villages of Guam. His work describes the beauty of his island, the magic of Micronesia, and the wisdom of his favorite books and elders. Show less

Aguon presents stories from his childhood in the villages of Guam. His work describes the beauty of his island, the magic of Micronesia, and the wisdom of his favorite books and elders. Aguon presents stories from his childhood in the villages of Guam. His work describes the beauty of his island, the magic of Micronesia, and the wisdom of his favorite books and elders. Show less

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Where We Once Belonged

Where We Once Belonged

by Figiel, Sia

Book - 1999

A coming of age story about Alofa, a Samoan girl. Through her eyes is seen the clash of traditional and Western cultures. A coming of age story about Alofa, a Samoan girl. Through her eyes is seen the clash of traditional and Western cultures. Show less

A coming of age story about Alofa, a Samoan girl. Through her eyes is seen the clash of traditional and Western cultures. A coming of age story about Alofa, a Samoan girl. Through her eyes is seen the clash of traditional and Western cultures. Show less

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The Girl From Everywhere

The Girl From Everywhere

by Heilig, Heidi

Book - 2016

A time-travel adventure primarily in 19th-century Hawaii, when the islands were colonized but still had a king. A time-travel adventure primarily in 19th-century Hawaii, when the islands were colonized but still had a king. Show less

A time-travel adventure primarily in 19th-century Hawaii, when the islands were colonized but still had a king. A time-travel adventure primarily in 19th-century Hawaii, when the islands were colonized but still had a king. Show less

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Iep Jāltok

Iep Jāltok

Poems From A Marshallese Daughter

by Jetn̄̄il-Kijiner, Kathy

Book - 2017

Poetry about the traumas of colonialism, racism, forced migration, the legacy of nuclear testing by America, and the impending threats of climate change. Poetry about the traumas of colonialism, racism, forced migration, the legacy of nuclear testing by America, and the impending threats of climate change. Show less

Poetry about the traumas of colonialism, racism, forced migration, the legacy of nuclear testing by America, and the impending threats of climate change. Poetry about the traumas of colonialism, racism, forced migration, the legacy of nuclear testing by America, and the impending threats of climate change. Show less

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A Map to the Sun

A Map to the Sun

by Leong, Sloane

Book - 2020

A character-driven graphic novel about five players in a struggling girls' basketball team. A character-driven graphic novel about five players in a struggling girls' basketball team. Show less

A character-driven graphic novel about five players in a struggling girls' basketball team. A character-driven graphic novel about five players in a struggling girls' basketball team. Show less

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Year of the Reaper

Year of the Reaper

by Lucier, Makiia

Book - 2021

A well-balanced and captivating stand-alone fantasy. A well-balanced and captivating stand-alone fantasy. Show less

A well-balanced and captivating stand-alone fantasy. A well-balanced and captivating stand-alone fantasy. Show less

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Long Live the Tribe of Fatherless Girls

Long Live the Tribe of Fatherless Girls

A Memoir

by Madden, T Kira

Book - 2019

A memoir about coming of age as a queer, biracial teenager within the fierce contradictions of Boca Raton, Florida. A memoir about coming of age as a queer, biracial teenager within the fierce contradictions of Boca Raton, Florida. Show less

A memoir about coming of age as a queer, biracial teenager within the fierce contradictions of Boca Raton, Florida. A memoir about coming of age as a queer, biracial teenager within the fierce contradictions of Boca Raton, Florida. Show less

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Mophead

Mophead

How your Difference Makes A Difference

by Marsh, Selina Tusitala

Book - 2019

A moving graphic memoir of growing up Pasifika in New Zealand. At school, Selina is teased for her big, frizzy hair. Kids call her 'mophead'. She decides to let her hair out, to embrace her difference! A moving graphic memoir of growing up Pasifika in New Zealand. At school, Selina is teased for her big, frizzy hair. Kids call her 'mophead'. She decides to let her hair out, to embrace her difference! Show less

A moving graphic memoir of growing up Pasifika in New Zealand. At school, Selina is teased for her big, frizzy hair. Kids call her 'mophead'. She decides to let her hair out, to embrace her difference! A moving graphic memoir of growing up Pasifika in New Zealand. At school, Selina is teased for her big, frizzy hair. Kids call her 'mophead'. She decides to let her hair out, to embrace her difference! Show less

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Habitat Threshold

Habitat Threshold

by Santos Perez, Craig

Book - 2020

A timely collection of eco-poetry comprised of free verse, prose, haiku, sonnets, satire, and a form he calls 'recycling.' A timely collection of eco-poetry comprised of free verse, prose, haiku, sonnets, satire, and a form he calls 'recycling.' Show less

A timely collection of eco-poetry comprised of free verse, prose, haiku, sonnets, satire, and a form he calls 'recycling.' A timely collection of eco-poetry comprised of free verse, prose, haiku, sonnets, satire, and a form he calls 'recycling.' Show less

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Dawn Raid

Dawn Raid

by Smith, Pauline Vaeluaga

Book - 2021

Through the diary entries of 13-year-old Sofia Savea, Smith explores an era of New Zealand history little known to many readers outside Oceania: the 1970s movement for Pacific Islanders' rights. Through the diary entries of 13-year-old Sofia Savea, Smith explores an era of New Zealand history little known to many readers outside Oceania: the 1970s movement for Pacific Islanders' rights. Show less

Through the diary entries of 13-year-old Sofia Savea, Smith explores an era of New Zealand history little known to many readers outside Oceania: the 1970s movement for Pacific Islanders' rights. Through the diary entries of 13-year-old Sofia Savea, Smith explores an era of New Zealand history little known to many readers outside Oceania: the 1970s movement for Pacific Islanders' rights. Show less

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Sweat and Salt Water

Sweat and Salt Water

Selected Works

by Teaiwa, Teresia

Book - 2021

A collection that includes fifteen of Teaiwa's most influential pieces and four poems organized into three categories: Pacific Studies, Militarism and Gender, and Native Reflections. A collection that includes fifteen of Teaiwa's most influential pieces and four poems organized into three categories: Pacific Studies, Militarism and Gender, and Native Reflections. Show less

A collection that includes fifteen of Teaiwa's most influential pieces and four poems organized into three categories: Pacific Studies, Militarism and Gender, and Native Reflections. A collection that includes fifteen of Teaiwa's most influential pieces and four poems organized into three categories: Pacific Studies, Militarism and Gender, and Native Reflections. Show less

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Punky Aloha

Punky Aloha

by Tuiasoa, Shar

Book - 2022

Meet Punky Aloha: a girl who uses the power of saying "aloha" to experience exciting and unexpected adventures! Meet Punky Aloha: a girl who uses the power of saying "aloha" to experience exciting and unexpected adventures! Show less

Meet Punky Aloha: a girl who uses the power of saying "aloha" to experience exciting and unexpected adventures! Meet Punky Aloha: a girl who uses the power of saying "aloha" to experience exciting and unexpected adventures! Show less

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Leaves of the Banyan Tree

Leaves of the Banyan Tree

by Wendt, Albert

Book - 1994

A three-generation saga of a family in Western Samoa as they adjust to New Zealand colonialism with its stress on material progress. A three-generation saga of a family in Western Samoa as they adjust to New Zealand colonialism with its stress on material progress. Show less

A three-generation saga of a family in Western Samoa as they adjust to New Zealand colonialism with its stress on material progress. A three-generation saga of a family in Western Samoa as they adjust to New Zealand colonialism with its stress on material progress. Show less

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Telesā

Telesā

The Covenant Keeper

by Young, Lani Wendt

Book - 2011

When Leila discovers she is heir to a fiery birthright, she must choose between the Sisterhood and the boy she loves. Can they overcome all that divides them, even the very elements? When Leila discovers she is heir to a fiery birthright, she must choose between the Sisterhood and the boy she loves. Can they overcome all that divides them, even the very elements? Show less

When Leila discovers she is heir to a fiery birthright, she must choose between the Sisterhood and the boy she loves. Can they overcome all that divides them, even the very elements? When Leila discovers she is heir to a fiery birthright, she must choose between the Sisterhood and the boy she loves. Can they overcome all that divides them, even the very elements? Show less

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Home(is)lands

Home(is)lands

New Art & Writing From Guåhan & Hawai'i

Book - 2017

Writers and artists from Hawaii and Guam engaged in unwriting colonial representations and envisioning decolonial futures. Writers and artists from Hawaii and Guam engaged in unwriting colonial representations and envisioning decolonial futures. Show less

Writers and artists from Hawaii and Guam engaged in unwriting colonial representations and envisioning decolonial futures. Writers and artists from Hawaii and Guam engaged in unwriting colonial representations and envisioning decolonial futures. Show less

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Indigenous Literatures From Micronesia

Indigenous Literatures From Micronesia

Book - 2019

A collection of poetry, short stories, critical and creative essays, chants, and excerpts of plays by Indigenous Micronesian authors. A collection of poetry, short stories, critical and creative essays, chants, and excerpts of plays by Indigenous Micronesian authors. Show less

A collection of poetry, short stories, critical and creative essays, chants, and excerpts of plays by Indigenous Micronesian authors. A collection of poetry, short stories, critical and creative essays, chants, and excerpts of plays by Indigenous Micronesian authors. Show less

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The Night Marchers, and Other Oceanian Stories

The Night Marchers, and Other Oceanian Stories

Book - 2021

An anthology of folktales from the Pacific Islands reimagined with a modern twist. An anthology of folktales from the Pacific Islands reimagined with a modern twist. Show less

An anthology of folktales from the Pacific Islands reimagined with a modern twist. An anthology of folktales from the Pacific Islands reimagined with a modern twist. Show less

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Pūrākau

Pūrākau

Māori Myths Retold by Māori Writers

Book - 2019

This collection presents a wide range of traditional myths that have been retold by some of the best Maori wordsmiths This collection presents a wide range of traditional myths that have been retold by some of the best Maori wordsmiths Show less

This collection presents a wide range of traditional myths that have been retold by some of the best Maori wordsmiths This collection presents a wide range of traditional myths that have been retold by some of the best Maori wordsmiths Show less

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Reppin'

Reppin'

Pacific Islander Youth and Native Justice

Book - 2021

From hip-hop artists in the Marshall Islands to innovative multimedia producers in Vanuatu to racial justice writers in Utah, Pacific Islander youth are using radical expression to transform their communities. From hip-hop artists in the Marshall Islands to innovative multimedia producers in Vanuatu to racial justice writers in Utah, Pacific Islander youth are using radical expression to transform their communities. Show less

From hip-hop artists in the Marshall Islands to innovative multimedia producers in Vanuatu to racial justice writers in Utah, Pacific Islander youth are using radical expression to transform their communities. From hip-hop artists in the Marshall Islands to innovative multimedia producers in Vanuatu to racial justice writers in Utah, Pacific Islander youth are using radical expression to transform their communities. Show less

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