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Hiva and Heartbeats

By Selina Alefosio
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Hiva and Heartbeats follows Epi, a Tokelau girl growing up in the colourful chaos of family gatherings, legacy, and big dreams in the nineties. Through it all, it's hiva—traditional Tokelau dance—that keeps her grounded. As crushes get complicated and teen life throws its usual mix of... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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A coming-of-age story filled with laughter and love, Hiva & Heartbeats is for every young person who has ever danced between two worlds to find their own rhythm.

Description

Hiva and Heartbeats follows Epi, a Tokelau girl growing up in the colourful chaos of family gatherings, legacy, and big dreams in the nineties. Through it all, it's hiva—traditional Tokelau dance—that keeps her grounded. As crushes get complicated and teen life throws its usual mix of drama, doubts, and decisions, Epi learns that staying true to your roots is the real glow-up.

With her diary, her culture, and her sister-cousin Lia by her side, she dances through the highs and lows of teen life—one slow jam at a time.

Product Details

INFORMATION

Barcode: 9781738606061

Publisher: Dahlia Malaeulu

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 November 2025

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: Mila's Books

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 14g

Pages: 84

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New Zealand Book Awards for Children & Young Adult Selina Alefosio Young Adult

About the Author

Selina Alesana Alefosio is a Tokelau-Uvea-Sāmoan writer whose work uplifts Pacific identity, language, and youth voices. Her storytelling blends cultural knowledge, community rhythm, and themes of belonging to empower the next generation of Pasifika readers.

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