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Nonfiction Kidlit Craft Conversations Episode 7: Writing Unique POVs with Kamalani Hurley

In this episode of Nonfiction Kid Lit Craft Conversations, host Kirsten W. Larson interviews debut author Kamilani Hurley about her Junior Library Guild selection "Kaho'olawe: The True Story of an Island and Her People." Learn valuable insights about: Kamalani's Journey to Children's Writing Crafting Unique Perspectives Developing Emotional Arcs Balancing Complex Topics Using Sidebars Effectively Writing Tips and Advice Future Projects   Perfect for: - Children's book writers - Educators - Illustrators - Anyone interested in Hawaiian history - Nonfiction storytellers Connect with our guest: Website: KamalaniHurley.com Get the transcript: KirstenWlarson.com Subscribe for more episodes about the craft and business of children's nonfiction!   #ChildrensBooks #WritingTips #KidLit #NonfictionBooks #AuthorInterview #WritingCommunity #PictureBooks #HawaiianHistory #JuniorLibraryGuild #KidLitCraft
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07 Mar 2025

In this episode of Nonfiction Kid Lit Craft Conversations, host Kirsten W. Larson interviews debut author Kamilani Hurley about her Junior Library Guild selection "Kaho'olawe: The True Story of an Island and Her People."

Learn valuable insights about:

  • Kamalani's Journey to Children's Writing
  • Crafting Unique Perspectives
  • Developing Emotional Arcs
  • Balancing Complex Topics
  • Using Sidebars Effectively
  • Writing Tips and Advice
  • Future Projects

 

Perfect for:

- Children's book writers

- Educators

- Illustrators

- Anyone interested in Hawaiian history

- Nonfiction storytellers

Connect with our guest: Website: KamalaniHurley.com

Get the transcript: KirstenWlarson.com

Subscribe for more episodes about the craft and business of children's nonfiction!

 

#ChildrensBooks #WritingTips #KidLit #NonfictionBooks #AuthorInterview #WritingCommunity #PictureBooks #HawaiianHistory #JuniorLibraryGuild #KidLitCraft

In this episode of Nonfiction Kid Lit Craft Conversations, host Kirsten W. Larson interviews debut author Kamilani Hurley about her Junior Library Guild selection "Kaho'olawe: The True Story of an Island and Her People." Learn valuable insights about: Kamalani's Journey to Children's Writing Crafting Unique Perspectives Developing Emotional Arcs Balancing Complex Topics Using Sidebars Effectively Writing Tips and Advice Future Projects   Perfect for: - Children's book writers - Educators - Illustrators - Anyone interested in Hawaiian history - Nonfiction storytellers Connect with our guest: Website: KamalaniHurley.com Get the transcript: KirstenWlarson.com Subscribe for more episodes about the craft and business of children's nonfiction!   #ChildrensBooks #WritingTips #KidLit #NonfictionBooks #AuthorInterview #WritingCommunity #PictureBooks #HawaiianHistory #JuniorLibraryGuild #KidLitCraft