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Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Mazie's Amazing Journey: From Immigrant to US Senator
"Mazie's Amazing Journey: From Immigrant to US Senator" A children's book biography of Senator Mazie Hirono
By Leslie Ann Hayashi, illustrated by Tammy Yee, American Bar Association 2024
Come journey with 8-year-old Mazie Hirono as she leaves her home country of Japan to make a new life in Hawaii. As an immigrant, she faces the challenges of learning a new language, making friends and finding her calling as a lawyer- politician. From immigrant to United States Senator, Mazie finds the strength and courage to become a champion for justice.
BOOK DETAILS
Publisher: American Bar Association (October 8, 2024) Title: Mazie’s Amazing Journey: From Immigrant to US Senator
ISBN 13: 978-1639055579
Children’s Asian & Asian American; biographies
Ages: 5-10
Type: Hardcover, 32 pages
Dimensions: 8.5(w) x 11(h) inches
Price: US $24.95
S is for Sumo: Celebrating Hawaii, the Aloha State
"S is for Sumo: Celebrating Hawaii, the Aloha State" is available in paperback!
Dancing dolphins, surfing sumotori, an 'ukulele-strumming 'uku and more! From a'ama to zori, children learn the alphabet by finding objects hidden on every page. "S is for Sumo" celebrates local culture by introducing both newcomers and longtime residents to island favorites such as laulau, Spam musubi and malasadas. For the people of Hawaii, aloha is more than just a word–it is a way of life.
https://www.amazon.com/Sumo-Celebrating-Hawaii-Aloha-State/dp/B0DB86STF1/
2024 Hawaii Book and Music Festival
I had a fantastic time reading to the keiki at the 2024 Hawaii Book and Music Festival at UH Manoa! Mahalo to all the volunteers for making this a successful event.
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Book Signing, August 3
Book Signing with Author / Illustrator
TAMMY YEE
at the Navy Exchange in NEX Mall
4725 Bougainville Dr Building 631, Honolulu, HI 96818
Saturday, August 3, from 11am to 1 pm
Stop by and say hello as you finish your summer reading with mermaid and sharks! Makes a great gift for keiki living in Hawaii, newcomers, and visitors.
Procreate video for "Mazie's Amazing Journey"
A video of my Procreate illustration for my upcoming book, "Mazie's Amazing Journey: From Immigrant to US Senator," written by Leslie Ann Hayashi and illustrated by Tammy Yee (ABA Publications).
"MAZIE'S AMAZING JOURNEY" is a children's picture book biography about US Senator Mazie Hirono (Hawaii): Come journey with 8-year-old Mazie as she leaves her home country of Japan to make a new life in Hawaii. As an immigrant, she faces the challenges of learning a new language, making friends and finding her calling as a lawyer-politician. From immigrant to United States Senator, Mazie finds the strength and courage to become a champion for justice.
Monday, June 10, 2024
Daniel Akaka Foundation Literacy Fair, July 13
Join me at the Daniel Kahikina Akaka Family Foundation's Literacy & Educational Fair!
Saturday, July 13, 2024, 9:00am to 1:30pm
at Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin, 1742 Lusitania Street.
I'll be reading at 11:20am and signing books, too.
The Angel of Santo Tomas: The Story of Fe del Mundo, Trailer
Who was Fe del Mundo?
A scientist, a pediatrician, and a humanitarian who sold her own home to build the 1st pediatric hospital in the Philippines, and a heroine who will inspire kids to make a difference.
Finally, the trailer. #fedelmundo #filipinohistory #biography #childrensbooks #aapi
Thursday, March 28, 2024
April 6, 2024 Book Event
Join me at the Pacific Tsunami Museum in Hilo on April 6 for a free event to commemorate Tsunami Awareness Month!
There will be a reading of “The Tsunami Quilt-Grandfather's Story,” written by Anthony Fredericks and illustrated by Tammy Yee, followed by a book signing.
Admission is free!
Sandwich Islands Social Network with Kamaka Brown, Lori Matsukawa and Tammy Yee
Lori and I had a great time talking story with Sandwich Islands' gracious host, Kamaka Brown! Here's the video, where we talked about growing up in Hawaii, our inspiration as authors and illustrators, and our new book together, "Brave Mrs. Sato."
Friday, March 22, 2024
Live Podcast with Kamaka Brown!
Join Lori Matsukawa and me on "Aloha Friday with the Sandwich Islands Social Network" Facebook video podcast with Kamaka Brown for some Hawaii Kine talk story and to share our book, "Brave Mrs. Sato."
WHEN: Friday, March 22nd, 9:00 AM (HST), 12:00 PM (PDT) Live
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Story Time, Crafts and Book Signing: Brave Mrs. Sato
Meet Emmy-award-winning TV anchor and author Lori Matsukawa
and illustrator Tammy Yee
Enjoy a morning of story time and crafts, to be followed by talk-story and a signing of their new book "Brave Mrs. Sato"!
WHEN: Saturday, January 13, 2024, 10-11:30am
WHERE: da Shop, 3565 Harding Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816, (808) 421-9460
#AAPI #asianbooks #childrensbooks #booksfromhawaii
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Hawaii News Now Sunrise Interview!
Author Lori Matsukawa and I will be on Hawaii News Now Sunrise show tomorrow (Friday), December 15 at 7:30 am to discuss our new book, "Brave Mrs. Sato"! Tune in! Chin Music Press #bravemrssato #childrensbook #AAPI #readaloud Basically Books
Author Event! Book Signing for "Brave Mrs. Sato"
If you're in Hilo, Hawaii, on Saturday, December 16, stop by Basically Books (334 Kilauea Ave, Hilo, HI 96720, 808-961-0144) and talk story! Both Lori and I will be there from 10:30am to noon. #AAPI #asianbooks #childrensbooks #booksfromhawaii
"Brave Mrs. Sato" by Lori Matsukawa, illustrated by Tammy Yee
Look what came in the mail! Lori Matsukawa and I will be on the Hawaii News Now Sunrise Show on Friday, December 15, at 7:30am. Then we're headed to the Big Island for a book signing of "Brave Mrs. Sato" (Chin Music Press) at Basically Books on Saturday, December 16 from 10:30 to noon!
Hope to see you there!
#bravemrssato #aapi #childrensbooks #originstory #hawaii #bigisland #hawaiichildrensbook #booksigning
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