Brownish Girl, White World

About the Book

This personal memoir is brought to you by Tracie Keolalani, a true local girl tita ē. Born and raised in Hawaiʻi, she takes us on her journey of discovering the truth behind her homeland and her people.

Her Perspective

As a "brownish" local girl, she weaves in personal experiences of systemic racism, prejudice, and struggle. Honestly and wholeheartedly, she lets us peek into the sorrow, beauty, and humor of her world as she struggles to find her own identity and voice.

Message and Impact

"Brownish Girl, White World" is a reflective and informational book encouraging us to be aware of how our behavior affects those around us. Her story exposes us to her people's pain in order to compel positive change through our actions and behavior.