“Waikaua is incredible! As a child I had “kupuna story time” as my only access to stories of old Hawaii. But now with Awaiaulu and projects like this, my children will have access to heavily researched stories that come to life in fun visuals and exciting storylines. As a native Hawaiian filmmaker I can’t help but feel Awaiaulu will be inspiring the next generation of great Hawaiian storytellers with this and their upcoming projects.”

-Paʻakai Sibbet - Writer & Executive Producer of Chief of War

Awaiaulu presents the historical graphic novel entitled, Waikaua - Spoils of War. This graphic novel is a project in tandem with their recent publishing of Ke Kumu Aupuni, the story of Kamehameha originally written by Samuel Kamakau in the 1860’s. In an effort to deliver the history of Hawaiʻi in a way that is palatable for Hawaiʻi’s youth, the authors, Pā’ani Kelson and Keawe Goodhue, in collaboration with artists Solomon Enos and Alika Spahn Naihe, have crafted an illustration of this compelling story while remaining firmly rooted in historical fact.

Written and Translated By
Pāʻani Kelson & Keawe Goodhue
Illustrated by Solomon Enos & Alika Spahn Naihe

128 ʻaoʻao | 128 pages