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Here's HTY's (Hawaii Theatre for Youth) endearing reading of "The Castle That Kai Built," written and illustrated by Tammy Yee, published by Island Heritage.
Sunday, November 9, 2025
It's Storytime Sunday!
What happens when a mermaid and her sidekick anglerfish build a castle beneath the sea?
Thursday, October 30, 2025
A Night of Stories and Support!
I had a fantastic evening supporting Read to Me International's "Feed Me a Story" Fundraising Dinner! What a great way to raise funds for this incredible organization, including a successful fundraising auction!
The event brought back memories of my mom reading to me and was a reminder of the joy and importance of families reading aloud to their children. Sharing a story together creates bonds, sparks imagination, and builds essential early literacy skills. Let's all commit to making story time a priority! 🧡
And, I reunited with friends, young and old, from the publishing community here in Hawaii. Special shout-outs to:
•Dimpna Figuracion from Bess Press
•Board member Jo Anne Vieira (formerly from Island Heritage)
It's inspiring to see dedicated people working to put books into children's hands.
Song: Falling
Artist: Scott Jacobs
The event brought back memories of my mom reading to me and was a reminder of the joy and importance of families reading aloud to their children. Sharing a story together creates bonds, sparks imagination, and builds essential early literacy skills. Let's all commit to making story time a priority! 🧡
And, I reunited with friends, young and old, from the publishing community here in Hawaii. Special shout-outs to:
•Dimpna Figuracion from Bess Press
•Board member Jo Anne Vieira (formerly from Island Heritage)
It's inspiring to see dedicated people working to put books into children's hands.
Song: Falling
Artist: Scott Jacobs
Monday, October 27, 2025
EveryLibrary Event: From Immigrant to Senator: The Inspiring Story of Mazie Hirono
Author Leslie Ann Hayashi and I celebrated National Library Week 2025 with a conversation with EveryLibrary's John Chrastka about our book, "Mazie's Amazing Journey: From Immigrant to US Senator." Our goal in writing and illustrating a biography about Mazie Hirono was to show children that they have the power to impact their world.
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
National Library Week, April 6-12, 2025
Drawn to the Library? You’re not alone.
Millions of people visit their libraries every week—and for good reason. During National Library Week, April 6–12, 2025, take time to discover (or rediscover) what draws people in.
Visit your library and bring friends or family along.
Encourage a friend to get a library card—it’s a simple act that opens up a world of opportunity.
Browse the shelves, join a book club, or attend a storytime. Sketch out your next creative project in a makerspace, hear from an inspiring author, or find expert help with research, job hunting, or tracing your family roots. Libraries connect us to ideas, information, and each other—and they’re built for everyone.
This National Library Week, libraries need your support more than ever. Book challenges and censorship efforts are still on the rise, and federal funding is under threat. These challenges don’t just impact libraries—they impact all of us.
This year, we’re asking you to show up at your library—and show up for your library.
Contact your members of Congress by phone or email and ask them to protect federal library funding.
Sign up to receive advocacy alerts.
Become a Supporter of the American Library Association.
Stand with your community to defend the freedom to read and celebrate what makes libraries essential.
#NationalLibraryWeek #library
Every Library Live Discussion: Mazie Hirono Children's Book Biography
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK 2025
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2025, at 3PM
EveryLibrary Live presents:
Join Leslie Ann Hayashi and me as we live stream the inspiring story of Mazie Hirono, from immigrant to Senator.
FaceBook Live: https://www.facebook.com/events/647827684880094
YouTube Live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sn_1HAi25js
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Puget Sound Coloring Sheets for Trust for Public Land
Puget Sound coloring sheets I created with fisheries biologist Ron Hirschi, for the Trust for Public Land, WA. #SciArt #conservation #kidlitart #pugetsound #education
— Tammy Yee (@tammyyee.bsky.social) November 24, 2024 at 9:52 AM
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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."
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