My name is Penina Tofete. I believe that books make the world go round, I am a disney FANatic and I speak Harry Potter fluently. I am a the mother of Makaʻena & Sophia and my kāne is Kainoa Hoʻopiʻi. I am born and raised on the West side of Oʻahu in Hawaiʻi.

Penina's Reading Corner is the name of my shop for Usborne Books & More. I am super passionate about literacy, giving back to my lāhui, kaiāulu and keiki.

I have been with Usborne for over a year and it all started with a BOOK PARTY! and one of my best friends, Nalei Halemano.

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