Kon-Tiki by Thor Heyerdahl

Thor Heyerdahl
Visit this site for a biography of the author, summaries of his expeditions, and incredible panoramic views of Heyerdahl's homeland.

A Healing Family by Kenzaburo Oe

Conversation with Kenzaburo Oe
Read an interview with renowned Japanese author Kenzaburo Oe. Go to The Artist as Healer for background information about his book A Healing Family.

Talking to High Monks in the Snow: An Asian-American Odyssey by Lydia Yuri Minatoya

Lydia Minatoya
Learn more about the life of Lydia Minatoya at this site, which features an interview with the writer. Listen to her response to the question "When did you first start writing?" to find out about her earliest influences.

Fire in the Sea: An Anthology of Poetry and Art edited by Sue Cowing

From University of Hawaii Press–Fire in the Sea
The book Fire in the Sea generated much praise when it was published. Read this Hawaiian newsletter from the time of the book's publication. Click Author Wins Award to learn more about how Sue Cowling's ideas evolved into an award-winning poetry anthology.