I got my name pronunciation on the Teaching Books app! If you were ever wondering how to say my name or what it means, take a listen: https://www.teachingbooks.net/pronounce.cgi?pid=3401 (the transcript should be up in a few days I think...)
@maliamaunakea@writing.exchange
author of LEI AND THE FIRE GODDESS (06/23), FAMILY BACKPACKPACKING (04/23) rep'd by
Patrice Caldwell, she/her
I realized my from the other server didn't make it over to here, so I'll go again. Hi! I'm a and a . I write (my Lei and the Fire Goddess comes out with 6/6/23) and for now, and also have an coming out next April about . Most of my books have themes in them. I'm awkward, tend to be blunt, and have a ton of ideas (that I struggle to execute/complete) (woo !). So happy to meet you all!
(2nd post)MAY is AAPI month! I realize that folks are getting lists, posts and panels ready to celebrate, so here are some graphics of newer books created by Pacific Islanders to help. KIDLIT PB-YA are in a previous post! There is a link to this list in my bio that includes titles, authors, buy links, representation details, and other pertinent info