Native Hawaiian Author Kaua Māhoe Adams Honored by Publishers Weekly for Debut Novel
Native Hawaiian author Kauakanilehua "Kaua" Māhoe Adams has received significant recognition for her debut young adult novel in verse, "An Expanse of Blue." The California-based writer was honored when Publishers Weekly listed the book as a Best Book of 2026 and named her a finalist for the Golden Poppy Book Awards. Adams expressed deep gratitude for the support from readers and the Indigenous literary community.