Fast & Brave

Keeley loves spending time with her grandparents. One fun afternoon sharing comic books and banana bread turns into a learning moment when Pops recalls the day that Grams had a stroke. Thankfully, he knew how to spot the signs, act F.A.S.T., and get help. Presented by The Hawai‘i Stroke Coalition, FAST & BRAVE is a heartwarming story that educates keiki and their ‘ohana about stroke awareness.  Learn along with Keeley, her grandparents, and their cat, Spots, so you, too, can feel empowered to be brave and act F.A.S.T.!    Published in partnership with the Hawai'i Stroke Coalition. A portion of sales proceeds from every title is donated to the HSC! _____ Author Sarah DeLuca finds great joy in working alongside young children as a long-time early childhood educator and author. Born and raised in Kaimukī, she graduated from ‘Iolani School, received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Oregon, and her MEdT from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. She enjoys traveling to Italy, exploring her island home, and getting lost in the wonderful world of books.  Author & Illustrator Mariko Merritt is a designer and artist who creates out of her home in Mānoa, Hawai‘i. She is a graduate of Punahou School and the Rhode Island School of Design and has been designing and illustrating popular Hawai‘i picture books for over a decade. When she’s not painting, Mariko can be found making pottery for her business, Beachcake ceramics, or curled up with a beautifully crafted book.   _____ hardcover   |   32 pages   |   9" x 11"   |   color