There’s a lot to explore on this website including book discussion guides, word searches, and information about Hawaiian culture, history, and all things Niuhi! Drop me a line at AuntyLehua@NiuhiSharkSaga.com.

Superstars Writing Seminars: Feb 7-12, 2023, Colorado Springs, CO
LUTE Conference: Feb. 16 – 18, Provo, UT
Storymakers Diversity Presentation: Feb. 25th, 10 am, Online
Springville Library PopCon: March 3rd, Springville, UT, 4 pm
Pacific Heritage Academy: April 21st, UT
ALA Conference: June 22-27th, Chicago

Here’s a preview of the cover of a new work in progress called Birth/Hanau. Ever wonder what really happened the day Uncle Kahana and ‘Ilima found Zader on the reef at Piko Point? How did Zader become part of the Westin ‘Ohana? This novella answers those questions and more. In this book, the same story is told twice–once in Standard American English and once with a lot of Hawaiian and Pidgin mixed in with the English. It’s an experiment and story that I hope you’ll enjoy. It’s coming soon–more details when I know ’em.


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When you're allergic to water,
growing up in Hawaii isn't
always paradise.



With Niuhi sharks,
even out of the water,
you're not safe.



Everything you thought you
knew about Zader is a lie.