{"product_id":"an-expanse-of-blue","title":"An Expanse of Blue","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Via distinctive and emotionally resonant verse, Adams crafts an evocative story about identity, devotion, and belonging. Measured and profound language--arranged in short lines, cascading stanzas, and block formations that reflect emotional shifts--conveys Aouli's internal growth and cultural awakening with aching assuredness. \" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublisher's Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This heartfelt debut novel in verse will appeal to both literary and reluctant readers, as will Aouli's fervent love for her sister and Nalu, for the blue sky, and for the big blue sea.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"An intimate slice of life about grief, sisterhood, and the power of being seen. Adams skill is evident as tells the story from inside a specific diasporic community and, because of its diaristic format, \u003ci\u003eAn Expanse of Blue \u003c\/i\u003eis intrinsically intimate. But as is so often true of poetry, its specificity is what lends to its universality--in the wide expanse of space between Aouli's words, anyone might find a piece of themselves reflected.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"An emotionally raw, nuanced work from a new voice to watch. Kānaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) debut novelist Adams makes strong use of the verse format, effectively utilizing layout to emphasize meaning in this culturally rich coming-of-age story. Aouli's desperate yearning to be seen and valued for herself will resonate widely.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Empowering...Rather than building toward neat resolution, the novel embraces uncertainty. Aouli's world is not magically repaired. Yet what she gains is something more enduring: the recognition that she has wings.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Executed beautifully, with an unforced elegance in its artistry that avoids getting overly precious but utilizes every word and every page. Rebellious daughters who found kinship in Julia in Sánchez's \u003ci\u003eI Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e may find another like-minded comrade in Aouli.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Adams's verse novel makes inventive use of the page as a visual medium. Her imagery evokes emotions and experiences ranging from isolation, helplessness, and loneliness to self-confidence, courage, and freedom. While Aouli experiences loss and changes in her relationships, she also gains self-trust, romantic love, and connection to her ancestors\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 03\/20\/2026 pg. 1 (EAN 9780063417953, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 02\/23\/2026 (EAN 9780063417953, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e 03\/01\/2026 (EAN 9780063417953, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/span\u003e 12\/30\/0001 (EAN 9780063417953, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/span\u003e 05\/01\/2026 (EAN 9780063417953, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 05\/01\/2026 (EAN 9780063417953, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/span\u003e 07\/01\/2026 pg. 84 (EAN 9780063417953, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eAdams, Kauakanilehua Mahoe\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKAUAKANILEHUA MĀHOE ADAMS \u003c\/strong\u003eis a Kanaka Maoli\/Native Hawaiian, Asian, and white author and poet originally from Seattle, Washington. 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