Putting the PI back in API month! Pacific Islander Children's Books at OPLLike this list

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• How Far I'll Go

  a Twisted Tale

  Kendall, Keala,

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  A twisted version of Moana that asks what would have happened if Moana failed to stop te Ka broke the heart of Te Fiti?

• Brave Kahu and the Porangi Magpie

  Burne-Field, Shelley,

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  Potu the Kahu (hawk) has to delivery her younger brother to safety before a deadly earthquake while evading a murderous flock of magpies.

• Already All the Love

  Farid, Diana,

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  A loving poem reminding us that no matter our dreams for our children future, they are already perfect in this moment.

• Tala Learns to Siva

  Netane, Kealani,

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  A lovingly empowering story about finding courage and strength in your family, history, and community through a traditional and cherished Samoan dance, taualuga. Written by Kealani Netane with illustrations from Dung Ho.

• Mani Semilla Finds Her Quetzal Voice

  Lapera, Anna,

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  Mani Semilla is determined not to go to Guatemala until she finds letters written between her mother and her journalist aunt who has disappeared, revealing both the beauty of the country and its history of violence against women, which slowly…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Aloha Everything

  George, Kaylin Melia,

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  In this exciting adventure, you'll encounter mighty canoes crashing over ocean waves, regal hawks soaring high above the clouds, and brilliant lizards jumping nimbly through forest trees! Most importantly, you'll meet a courageous young girl named…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Clairboyance

  Kahakauwila, Kristiana,

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  When she attains the ability to hear what boys are thinking, Clara hopes her newfound powers will reverse her ex-best friend's betrayal but ends up making a mess of everything and must fix her mistakes as she tries to figure out old friendships and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Fiji

  Sorovi-Vunidilo, Tarisi, 1973-

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  An informative introduction to the country of Fiji and its people. Part of the "Voices from Around the World" series focusing on the Pacific Islands with authors actually from those islands.

• Mole and Tell

  Payne, Catherine,

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  Join Mr. Cantello’s class as they celebrate science for Mole Day!

• The Young Witch’s Guide to Living Magically

  Potions, Lotions, Rituals, and Spells for Kids

  Van De Car, Nikki,

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  Tips from Nikki Van De Car (Kanaka Maoli) for the budding witch, with magic to heal, soothe, and empower.

• Lei and the Fire Goddess

  Maunakea, Malia

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  Anna Leilani feels conflicted about her Hawaiian heritage since moving to Colorado. As she returns to Hawaii to visit her grandma Tūtū, she wants nothing to do with her heritage and just wants to tourist things. But after angering the goddess Pele,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Girl Who Heard the Music

  How One Pianist and 85,000 Bottles and Cans Brought New Hope to An Island

  Fogelson, Marni

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  The true story of Mahani Teave who grew up on Rapa Nui where moai statues stand and music is everywhere. Mahani left the island as a young girl to pursue her dream of to become an internationally acclaimed classical pianist. She toured the world…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I Am a Rainbow!

  Kanemura, Mark,

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  Young Mark loves to put on fashion shows but fears being made fun at school for being "fierce, fabulous, and fun." But with the love and support of his family and friends, who are every bit as fabulous as him, he is able to to fully be himself!

• Hiʻiaka and Panaʻewa

  a Hawaiian Graphic Legend

  Ahuliʻi, Gabrielle

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  A graphic retelling of the tale of Hi'iaka, goddess and sister of Pele, who must defeat the evil lizard Pana'ewa to make the Hawaiian islands safe for her people.

• Pops

  Bishop, Gavin, 1946-

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  Aboard book celebrating a day with pops, featuring Gavin Bishop's trademark cheerful illustrations.

• A Blue Kind of Day

  Tomlinson, Rachel (Psychologist)

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  Coen is having a sniffling, sighing, sobbing kind of day. His family thinks they know how to cheer him up. His dad wants to go outside and play, Mom tells her funniest joke, and his little sister shares her favorite teddy. Nothing helps. But one by…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• PUNKY ALOHA

  Tuiasoa, Shar,

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  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 hesitates. But with the help of her grandmother's magical…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Kapaemahu

  Wong-Kalu, Hinaleimoana,

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  Four individuals of dual male and female spirit bring their healing arts from Tahiti to Hawaii, where they are beloved for their gentle ways and miraculous cures and where they imbue four giant boulders with their powers.

• Asiasiga 'i le falamata'aga i Te Papa = Going to Te Papa

  Malaeulu, Dahlia

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  A beautiful board book for babies, toddlers, and their families, featuring measina or treasures from Samoa in the collection of Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. With warm and friendly text in both Samoan and English, and with rich cultural…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Dawn Raid

  Smith, Pauline Vaeluaga, 1963-

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  Sophia is like most girls in 1976 New Zealand. How is she going to earn enough money for those boots? Why does she have to give that speech at school? Who is she going to be friends with this year? It comes as a surprise to Sofia and her family when…Read moreRead more of this annotation