Bookelicious Presents: “Tala Learns to Siva” with Hawaiian and Samoan Author Kealani Netane

 

★ “Netane’s debut celebrates individual perseverance and connection to Samoan culture as a girl…Tala, learns to siva from her heart.” – Publishers Weekly

Event Details:

Monday, May 12, 2025

10:00 AM (Hawaii Standard Time)

Recommended for Grades K-4

A lovingly empowering story about finding courage and strength in your family, history, and community through a traditional and cherished Samoan dance, taualuga.

Included in your registration fee:

°  Virtual author event for your school!

°  Five (5) hardcover copies of the book

°  Engaging & interactive presentation with a Native Hawaiian and Samoan author

°  Recording available for 30 days

°  Spotlight Schools appear live to ask questions of the author + Q&A box open to all attendees

°  Impactful, positive literacy experience that supports reading joy & skills development

Secure your spot! 

Registration fee: $149.00

Registration and Payment Deadline: You must register by April 15, 2025, to ensure your books are shipped in time for the event. However, registration will remain open until the event date.

Kealani Netane is a Native Hawaiian-Samoan picture book writer living just outside of Honolulu on Oahu in Hawai’i. Kealani is an educator for Pacific Islanders and has over 20 years of experience as a Polynesian dancer herself. On top of being a mom, Kealani runs the bookstagram, Little Pasifika Readers, where she highlights #ownvoices Pasifika children’s books and other API and diverse and inclusive books. Find her Instagram and at Bluesky.