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Lehua and the Loʻi
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Illustration
Title
Lehua and the Loʻi
Description
Lehua and the Loʻi is a coming-of-age story is about Lehua, a Kauaʻi girl that falls in love with the loʻi and finds a life supporting her community through mālama ʻāina and locally grown food.This aloha ʻāina centered-book was written by Molly Noelaniokekai Mamaril and illustrated/designed by myself. We self-published this book and created it in partnership with Waipā Foundation, where the story takes place.
Our book is launching at the 2026 Hawaiʻi Agricultural Conference, so more info and pictures will come soon : D
Date
November 2026
Duration
8 Months
Media
Children’s book
Size (mm)
11’ x 8.5”