da Shop Talk: Journal

With my infant daughter asleep in my arms, I listened to Mac talk about making books for children and drawing the fictional world into his early work at the writing...

This guest post is written by yoga teacher and writer Michelle Regan: In the spring of 2014, I found myself sitting in an unremarkable hotel conference room waiting for a...

For some great ‘ohana gardening tips, we turned to Heather Mohr, the Executive Director at the family-run, organic farm Keiki and Plow. Aunty Heather helped to curate tips to get the...

I think it’s best I come clean. If you’re going to trust me as your guide, I owe you that much. So, I have a confession to make: I don’t...

Welcome to another virtual story time with da Shop! Join us for a reading by author Ron Hirschi of his book Shark Patrol: A Discovery Adventure in Hawai‘i, illustrated by...

The Chirri & Chirra picture book series is one of my faves. It’s six adorably chipper books by Japanese author/illustrator, Kaya Doi. In each book, the sisters Chirri and Chirra take their...

A few years ago, I worked my way through The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. It’s a 12-week self-guided workshop in creativity that’s become a cult classic among artists of all stripes....

Welcome to another virtual story time with da Shop! Join us for a reading by author Kim Vukovich of her book Hush Little Keiki, illustrated by Mariko Merritt. Mahalo, Aunty Kim!

We've heard it before: Be in the moment. Be present. Just be. Even the best of us who practice yoga or already embrace some form of meditation––if we are honest––still...

One of the many things I love about da Shop is being able to chat about books with whomever may be in the store when I'm browsing. We can't do...

Erin Entrada Kelly is a New York Times bestselling author whose Middle Grade novels explore the challenges of growing up with humor, understanding, and hope. Often celebrating her own Filipino...

Welcome to virtual story time with da Shop! Join us for a reading by author Christin Lozano of her book Island Toes , illustrated by Mariko Merritt, and the book Dog by Matthew Van...