Tag: moolelo

• A Dream Bound in Hardcover

  There are moments in an author’s journey that feel surreal. Today was one of them. After months of writing, editing, illustrating, redesigning, and refining, I finally ordered the very first prototype of Once Upon a Moʻolelo: A Collection of Kaʻao. It isn’t the final version—not yet. In fact, I’ve spent the last several days obsessing…

  Kathleen Saito

  July 2, 2026

  Fairytales, Mythology

  books, childrensbooks, culturestories, Fairytales, fiction, hawaii, hawaiistorytelling, inspiration, kaao, kidsstories, moolelo, stories, storytelling, writing

• Once Upon a Mo’olelo: Hinahea’s Tale

  This Hawaiian fairytale is a spin-off of Rapunzel, reimagined in an island setting. I am only posting parts of my stories for now because I plan on publishing a collection of these. I am sprinkling in Hawaiian verbiage to enhance the setting. The mythical and magical aspects are based upon Hawaiian gods, cultural practices, and…

  Kathleen Saito

  May 27, 2025

  Uncategorized

  adaptations, books, culture, Fairytales, fantasy, fiction, hawaii, hinahea, inspiration, moolelo, rapunzel, short-stories, short-story, traditions, writing