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THE THREE ʻIO BROTHERS BOOK SERIES

Join three young Hawaiian hawks, the ʻIo Brothers, as they explore the world around them, stumbling on environmental challenges and learning how they can contribute to solving problems to make the world a better, safer, and more resilient place.

About the Author:

Keri Kodama was born in Honolulu, Hawai‘i, and grew up with a love for earth science. After graduating from Hawai‘i Baptist Academy in 2010, she went on to pursue a bachelor’s degree in math and later a doctorate in climate science. She has written and illustrated previous ‘Io Brothers books about hurricane preparedness, sea-level rise, and improving food security. In her free time, she enjoys creative writing, drawing and painting, reading, and playing with her dog Mele.

Illustration of three white birds sleeping in a bed with a dreamscape above their heads showing a rock wall, wooden lattice gate, and glowing fish jumping in the ocean beyond

The Three ʻIo Brothers and The Dream of Fish
In the most recent installment, the three young Hawaiian hawks learn from a local elder–and a magical moʻo–about the importance of the traditional practice of raising fish in Hawaiian fishponds.

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cover of the three io brothers and the rising tide book

The Three ʻIo Brothers and The Rising Tide
In their second adventure, the three young Hawaiian hawks discover the challenge of how to stop the rising seas from flooding their community and how it relates to the warming world around them.

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Cover illustration of The Three Io Brothers, depicts an animated hurricane scaring the birds

The Three ʻIo Brothers and The Big Bad Hurricane
In their first outing, the three young Hawaiian hawk brothers learn about the dangers of hurricanes and how preparation is well worth the time!

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