Get literary, get entertained at civic grounds May 17, 2009
1 p.m.: Witi Ihimaera ("Whale Rider"). 4 p.m.: Future of Reading panel moderated by Roger Jellinek. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Relish reading with authors Apr 19, 2009
Panels and sessions feature writers including Kealoha, Witi Ihimaera, Kaui Hart Hemmings, Zusak, Lois-Ann Yamanaka, Victoria Kneubuhl, Ryan Oishi and Usma Aslam Khan. Info. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Books and Music Festival features 'Whale Rider' author Apr 1, 2009
The Hawaii Book and Music Festival May 16 and 17 will feature 175 events and 550 featured presenters, among them New Zealand's Witi Ihimaera, the author of "Whale Rider,"the book on which the acclaimed movie was based. The event, on the grounds of Honolulu Hale, is free and includes author appearances (John Saul, Alan Brennert, Terry Brooks, Chris McKinney, James Rumford, Stuart Coleman), musical entertainment (Jimmy Borges, Shari Lynn, Jake Shimabukuro and more), the world premiere of an... (Honolulu Advertiser)