In this collection, we bring together dynamic pairings – established and up-and-coming writers, kumu and haumana, friends and colleagues, and much more. The submissions in this collection, originally published bi-monthly through Hoʻolana's online journal between 2024 and 2025, are treasured gifts, and we are grateful to the 53 writers who contributed their talent and work to the project.

This inaugural journal is dedicated to kumu Caroline Sinavaiana-Gabbard.