The unique and precious art of the book stood front and center last night at the Hawaiʻi Book Publishers Association semiannual Awards of Excellence. "Hula Sister" earned honorable mention in the special interest category---I was humbled by this recognition. My husband Chris and Island Heritage Publishing executives Lynne Madden and Stacey Suyama shared this honor with me. Eō ka puke ("Celebrate the book"). And we were treated to some special hulas and a chant from a local hula ʻohana who were also talented authors--- more about them later....