Brenda Mcconnell Email and Phone Number

Brenda McConnell is the co-owner of the independent bookstore on the Big Island of Hawaii. She opened her bookstore in 2006 and watched one by one the bookstores close around her including Borders. Kona Stories continues to thrive as a community bookstore and is known for its lively book clubs and author events. Brenda while being an enthusiastic bookseller is responsible for marketing/advertising, organizing events, buyer for sidelines and is the financial officer of the business. She identifies as LGBTA+. While being actively involved with the daily operations of the store She finds time to give back to her community. Brenda is passionate about music education and works to support teachers and students of the Hawaii Island community by volunteering with a non-profit organization who brings free music education into the public schools. In 2017 she began working with Art and Culture Non-Profit originations providing support by helping them with grant applications. Today she manages grants for several non-profits in Hawaii and serves on the Board of Directors for Big Island Yoga Center.