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Commodified Hawaiian culture—the “luau,” the “hula girl,” and “aloha”—became part of the American vernacular and everyday life.
Adria L. Imada • Aloha America: Hula Circuits through the U.S. Empire
Asuka watched nervously as Nagare transferred a series of tiny plates, each smaller than the palm of his hand, onto the lacquer tray in front of her. ‘These are so pretty!’ she found herself blurting out. ‘Oh, they’re a real mix. Antiques, old Western plates, some by modern artisans . . .’
Jesse Kirkwood • The Kamogawa Food Detectives
slipping the diary below the table and out of sight.
Ruth Ozeki • A Tale for the Time Being: A Novel (ALA Notable Books for Adults)
