Guest musical performer guitarist Bobby Nishida accompanied Cheryl Bartlett at Aloha Shorts 3/6/11 taping. Photo credit: Sammie Choy.

Kat reads the chapter "The Firebombing" from ANSHU by Juliet Kono, Aloha Shorts live taping 3/6/11. Photo by Sammie Choy.

Stephanie reads from Juliet Kono's ANSHU at Aloha Shorts taping 3/6/11. Photo by Sammie Choy.

Caitlin reads Juliet Kono's "Eggs" at Aloha Shorts taping 3/6/11. Photo by Sammie Choy.

At Aloha Shorts taping 3/6/11, Kiana read "Grandmother" by Susan Nunes and "Big Bones" by Cathy Kanoelani Ikeda.

Donalyn reads "Sassy" by Lisa Linn Kanae at Aloha Shorts live taping 3/6/11. Photo by Sammie Choy.

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