Wahiawa Public Libarary6-8pm August 3
ISLAND LIGHT CUISINE
by Carol Devenot
PADDLING MY OWN CANOE
by Audrey Sutherland
PLENTY SAIMIN
by Feng Feng Hutchins
SURF'S UP FOR KIMO
KIMO'S SUMMER VACATION
KIMO'S SURFING LESSON
by Kerry Germain
When I was invited to talk about my new children's book, I gladly accepted the offer. Here were some questions Noelle presented to us that night:
What got you in writing?
As a kid growing up in Malaysia, the only books my parents bought were textbooks. I only read when I HAD to, so reading was sort of like a punishment. I never thought I would become an author. When I first came to America twenty years ago, I was homesick. Writing short stories became my way of coping with these feelings and adjusting to new life. Now I enjoy writing for children...
How easy or hard was publishing in Hawaii?
I think it's hard to get published no matter where you are. One publisher said she enjoyed my book but wanted me to try back in a year or two. I assumed there was no budget then. One said old time stories don't sell. Almost all rejection letters or slips that I have received do not say why. Whatever their reasons maybe, you just need to have the right book at the right time. Island Paradise Publishing read my manuscript and loved it instantly!
What is your favorite part of the book that you are presenting tonight?Since I love to eat, I must say the ending is my favorite part where all the children sat down to enjoy their bowls of saimin. Also, I included a simple recipe for children to prepare with their family.
My little display table at the Children's section of the library
