A is for Aloha: A Hawai'i Alphabet

Summary of Book

Completing Sleeping Bear Press's acclaimed Discover America State by State series is A is for Aloha: AHawaii Alphabet. The landscape of Hawaii is as exotic as its history and people. Written and illustrated by native Hawaiians, U'ilani Goldsberry and Tammy Yee, Ais for Aloha is a lovingly created introduction to one of the most-visited places on Earth. From the meaning of the word aloha to the plight of the state bird author U'ilani Goldsberry answers questions that most Malihinis have about this lush multi-island paradise. Author U'ilani Goldsberry was born on the island of Maui, in the small town of Pu'unene. She now lives in La'ie on the northeastern coast of O'ahu. She has written a variety of books including three Auntie U'i books. Illustrator Tammy Yee grew up in Honolulu, Hawaii. She currently lives in Windward O'ahu.

Author Biography

U'ilani Goldsberry was born on the island of Maui, in the small town of Pu'unene (the hill of the goose). Later her family moved to La'ie, on the northeastern coast of O'ahu. She has lived there ever since. U'ilani has written 10 books on various topics, including travelogues, cookbooks and other nonfiction works, as well as three Auntie U'i children's books: "The Storm Dog of the Ko'olau's," "The Shark Man of Hana" and "The Naupaka." A is for Aloha is her first book for Sleeping Bear Press.

Illustrator Biography

Illustrator Tammy Yee has worked on more than thirty children's books including "The Tsunami Quilt" (written by Anthony Fredericks, Sleeping Bear Press), Honor Awards winner for the 2008 Storytelling World Awards in the Stories for Pre-Adolescent Listeners category; "Lullaby Moon" (written by Elaine Masters, Island Heritage Publishing), 2003 Ka Palapala Po'okela Award Winner for Excellence in Children's Books; and the island children's classic, "Baby Honu's Incredible Journey" (Island Heritage Publishing).