Dahlia Malaeulu

Sione, Lima, Tavita, and Filipo are high school friends, uso, or brothers. They are part of a special letter-writing project that helps to start a brave new conversation, an open and honest talanoa with themselves, starting with the words, Dear Uso ... Here they share the cultural challenges they face, and without realising it, their need to belong, to be...

Teine Samoa means Samoan girl. It's a label that carries with it an unspoken duty to obey, serve, and respect your family and Samoan culture. But who can be a teine Samoa? When should you be a teine Samoa? And how can you be a teine Samoa outside of Samoa? Lani is an afakasi, and is unsure of her Samoan...

Isaia Says is based on Simon Says but uses Samoan names for where the reader places their hands. Analia Asks features Analia who requests one food item after another and thanks the giver each time. Eventually, we find that she has been collecting the food to create a picnic for all to share. This story introduces polite behaviour, manners and...

Petelo Peeks - when Petelo looks out the window he sees lots of different vehicles, from car to train, and then the best of all, a plane to take the family on holiday. Lei Loves - introduces festive greetings from Mother's Day to Happy New Year, and culminates in wishing Leia 'Happy Birthday'. Each story ends with a Vocabulary and...

Moka Shares / Foaki e Moka teaches us the days of the week in Niuean while sharing with others. This book includes two stories in one: Moka Shares provides language learning supports, and Foaki e Moka is the Niuean translation. The Mila's My Pasifika Series are picture books that offer safe language learning opportunities, based on the first Mila's My...

Ofa Shares / Ko e loto fevahevahe'aki 'a 'Ofa is a delightful tale where 'Ofa loves to share with everyone. 'Ofa teaches us the days of the week in Tongan while showing us how to share with others. This book includes two stories in one volume - Ofa Shares, which provides scaffolded language supports, while Ko e loto fevahevahe'aki 'a...

Paea Spies / 'Oku sio 'a Paea by Dahlia Malaeulu is a delightful bilingual book where Paea enjoys playing games with her friends, introducing readers to Tongan colours through a fun game of 'I spy'. It includes two stories in one book: Paea Spies offers scaffolded language support while 'Oku sio 'a Paea presents the Tongan translation. Based on the...

Tealo teaches us colours in Tokelauan while playing a fun game of 'I spy'. Pene’s Room / Te Potu o Pene includes two stories in one book - Tealoa Spies provides language learning supports and Na mea na kitea e Tealo is the Tongan translation. My Pasifika Series are picture books that provide safe language learning spaces based on the...

Pene’s Room / Te Potu o Pene is an engaging story where Pene teaches us how to count in Tokelauan while tidying his bedroom. This book includes two stories, offering a unique language learning experience. Pene's Room provides valuable language support, while Te Potu o Pene offers the Tokelauan translation. The book is part of the Mila's My Pasifika Series,...

A unique story where the past meets the present, while also showcasing Samoan cultural values and history through the beautiful artform of Siva afi. Mila's My Aganu'u Series 1 are the first stories in the world that are written, edited, illustrated, designed and published by an all Pasifika team. Teuila is the only girl competing in her first ever Siva...

Tealo Spies / Na mea na kitea e Tealo introduces us to the days of the week in Tokelauan while sharing lessons with others. This book includes two stories in one – Hui Shares offers language learning support, while Ko Hui e fakahoa provides the Tokelauan translation. Part of the My Pasifika Series, these picture books offer a safe environment...

The Teine Pasifika Wellbeing Journal is designed to help Pasifika girls feel SEEN, HEARD and VALUED. The Teine Pasifika Wellbeing Journal is a culturally safe space for our teine Pasifika to reflect, explore and strengthen their wellbeing through engaging and interactive activities and writing tasks. Culture, identity and wellbeing are interconnected, and this is why Mila's My Pasifika Wellbeing Journal...

Tevita’s Room / Loki ʻo Tevita teaches us how to count in Tongan while taking us on Tevita's journey of cleaning up his bedroom. This book includes two stories in one: Tevita's Room provides scaffolded language learning supports, while Loki ʻo Tevita is the Tongan translation of Tevita's Room. Based on the first Mila's My Gagana Series (2019), these dual...

Tule’s Room / Ko e Poko mohe ha Tule by Dahlia Malaeulu is a delightful story where Tule teaches us how to count in Niuean while tidying his bedroom. This unique book includes two stories in one: Tule's Room provides language learning supports, while Ko e Poko mohe ha Tule is the Niuean translation of Tule's Room. Part of the...

Alofa tele atu, sending all my love, conveys a Pasifika parent's dreams, hopes, and cultural wishes for their Pasifika child as they embark on life's journey. The book unfolds as a personal letter expressing deep love and pride, incorporating cultural wisdom and cherished traditions. Vibrant Pasifika symbols adorn each page, celebrating the beauty of the Pacific islands. Throughout the letter,...

Grandpa and Luka share the same birthday and today they get to celebrate it with the whole 'aiga. Grandpa is also a storyteller and surprises his grandchildren with a Samoan Siapo that tells a very special story about Samoa's journey to independence. Grandpa's Siapo is the only picture story book in the world that introduces readers to historical events in...

The I am Pasifika Wellbeing Journal is designed to be a space for Pasifika to explore and record information to support cultural identity journeys. Our dream is to have a generation of tamaiti and families who understand the power of being Pasifika and to continue our proud navigator legacy into the future. Culture, identity and wellbeing are interconnected, and this...

Losi the Giant Fisherman tells the tale of Losi the Giant, the greatest fisherman across all the moana. A mischievous and loyal friend to sea creatures and all humans, Losi will always be remembered as the hero who brought taro, the food of the Gods, to Earth.

Mila's My Gagana Series promotes the learning of Gagana Samoa by providing accessible tusi faitau that engage our tamaiti, fanau, and faia`oga in a fun and interactive way. Filled with relatable everyday contexts, each story focuses on basic Gagana Samoa: numera (numbers), lanu (colours), and aso o le vaiaso (days of the week).

Mataali'i weaves a story rich in Samoan cultural values, blending earthly duties with ancestral bonds. Fetu, the youngest sister of a unique family of matai, and her connection to her siblings becomes a guiding light for her village and a reminder of the enduring power of 'aiga, duty and hope for the future.

Mele Spies / Kitia e Mele teaches us colours in Niuean while playing a fun game of 'I spy'. This book includes two stories in one: Mele Spies provides language learning supports and Kitia e Mele is the Niuean translation. The Mila's My Pasifika Series are picture books that provide safe language learning opportunities, based on the first Mila's My...

Kuso's Clean - Everyday, when Kuso gets home, he is very dirty and needs a bath. This story introduces the names of parts of the body. Sala's Surprise - When Sala gets up in the morning, she puts on a range of colourful clothing. The result is a surprise to her family.

Malia Shares is part of Mila's My Gagana Series, which promotes the learning of Gagana Samoa by providing accessible tusi faitau that engage our tamaiti, fanau, and faia'oga in a fun and interactive way. Filled with relatable everyday contexts, each story focuses on basic Gagana Samoa: numera (numbers), lanu (colours), and aso o le vaiaso (days of the week).

2 books in 1! Introducing Samoan language within English language text in a way that makes the meaning clear to the reader of either language. Sina's Busy Day - introduces everyday greetings from Hello! to Goodbye. Luka Looks - is looking for his teddy bear and his clothes. Readers need to seek and find the clothes in each room in...