Authentic Pasifika voices: Provides genuine representation of Samoan identity for young readers
Real student and teacher stories: Offers insights from a school project, making the content relatable and educational
Study questions included: Supports classroom discussion and deeper understanding of themes
Universal lessons on belonging and family: Reaches a wide audience with themes of resilience and cultural pride
Young adult fiction in English: Appeals to teens and young adults interested in Pacific cultures
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Author: Dahlia Malaeulu Middle Grade/Young Adult Text mainly in English 154 pages, 203 mm x127 mm ISBN 9780473527495 Teine Samoa (Samoan girl) explores the cultural and identity challenges faced by four teine Sāmoa. It includes the fictional story, study questions and the Teine Sāmoa Project, where Samoan female students and teachers share t