Various books have been recommended for readers to check out this summer. The recommendations come from local book experts and include a mix of genres to suit different tastes, such as poetry, non-fiction, and graphic novels. The books include a collection of essays that transport readers into the natural world, a story about bullying in middle school, and a graphic novel about a girl's first sleepover. Local literature has also produced a collection of new and debut young reader books from three phenomenal Pasifika authors. The books celebrate family, history, community, and Samoan identity. The list includes an empowering picture book, a young adult novel, and a middle-grade debut, all of which are making vital contributions to Hawai‘i’s rich and diverse literary landscape.