One of two books that I'm currently working on reprinting is "Sina and the Tuna" which is my most popular bilingual picture book.
"Maui and Sina" was written back in 1994 and was a popular play that high schools are currently asking for as it is a recommended reading for Year 9-10 Drama set for the new English Curriculum in 2027.
Both books are in the process of preparations for reprints and an updated dedication with the loss of my late father. I know he would have been so proud of my efforts as he attended all the book launches that I had whenever he was in the country or in Samoa.
I know he was quietly pleased but always wanted me to remain humble about my achievements. Although it was the inspiration of both my parents that I was able to bring my dreams into fruition due to the tenacity that they both had in letting us dream big.
It's also the 10th Anniversary of both books as when I started self-publishing or Indie-publishing as it's sometimes called. In that first year of 2015, I released 5 books in that first year and I strategically wanted to start with "Sina and the Tuna" because that was the first 'tala o le vavau' story from ancient times that my parents first told me. It was an acknowledgement of my parents and my Samoan ancestors.
In now preparing to present at the international WIPCE conference on the final day with the theme of "Linguistic and Cultural Revitalization through Creative Arts and Media" I'm prepping and looking forward to enjoying the experience and walking in new opportunities....
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