Kamehameha Publishing
Kamehameha Publishing supports Kamehameha Schools’ mission by publishing and distributing Hawaiian language, culture, and community-based materials that engage, reinforce, and invigorate Hawaiian cultural vitality. As a new division in the Community Relations and Communications group, Kamehameha Publishing functions as a strategic tool to increase educational opportunities for Hawaiian children and families.
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Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Ph: (808) 523-6267
E-Mail: publishing@ksbe.edu
Web: www.kamehamehapublishing.org
The Water of ka Punahou
January 20th, 2010
When an elderly couple’s daily toil for water during a drought fills them with despair, a mysterious dream reveals an unexpected source of water. With hard work and faith, the life-giving water gives way to hope to many in O‘ahu’s Mānoa Valley. This is the third book in the Ku‘una Series, a collaboration between Kamehameha Publishing and Hale Kuamo‘o.
About the Author and Illustrator
Kawehi Avelino is a graduate of the Kahuawaiola Hawaiian Medium Teacher Education Program and currently [...]
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Rise of the King
January 20th, 2010
This value-priced, six-book set depicts Kamehameha the Great’s rise to prominence and features the first six books in the Kana‘iaupuni Series. The award-winning series highlights the people, places, and events that shaped Kamehameha’s life and led him to become the conqueror of the Islands.
The set includes:
• White Rainbow, Black Curse: The Story of Kamehameha’s Birth (Book 1),
• Lumpy Poi and Twisting Eels: The Story of Kamehameha’s Early Childhood (Book 2),
• Blazing Stars and Shark Eye [...]
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Hulo! Hawaiian Word Game
November 26th, 2009
Hulo! (hooray) is a fast, fun, and easy way to practice your Hawaiian vocabulary while competing with friends and family. Whether you know five Hawaiian words or five hundred, you'll be surprised how much you learn. Hulo! is reminiscent of the look and feel of old Hawaiian nupepa (newspapers). From 1834 to 1948, nearly one hundred different Hawaiian language nupepa published approxiamately 125,000 pages of news, political dialogue, social commentary, history, cultural practices and literature – both local and foreign. Hulo! is just another reason to cheer for [...]
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'O Kaina Ke Kumu Koa: Kaina the Koa Tree
November 12th, 2009
A young koa tree finds new friends, new places, and new challenges as he searches for home. This is the first book in the Kupukupu Series of contemporary stories written by a new generation of storytellers. The series is produced in collaboration with Hale Kuamo‘o. Basic Hawaiian words and phrases are included in the bilingual version of ‘O Kaina ke Kumu Koa. Hawaiian language lessons and a glossary are also included at the back of this book to provide additional learning opportunities.Comment on this entry »
No Ka 'Elepaio Kolohe-The Naughty 'Elepaio
September 25th, 2009
This is the first in a series of traditional Hawaiian stories retold for today’s learners. In this bilingual tale, 'Elepaio pecks a hole in Kanaka's water gourd, provoking the man to throw a rock at him. ‘Elepaio flits about the forest trying to get sympathy from the other birds. In the end, 'Elepaio learns that when you do bad things to others, bad things come back to you. This story, part of the Ku'una Series, is presented in partnership with Hale Kuamo’o Hawaiian Language Center at the University of Hawai'i-Hilo.
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Blazing Stars and Shark Eyes
September 25th, 2009
As a young warrior, Kamehameha battles with the viscous niuhi shark. Blazing Stars and Shark Eyes is the third in a twelve-book series on the life of Kamehameha. Based on Hawaiian sources and years of research, the story sheds new light on people and places that nurtured Kamehameha in his youth. As a work of historical fiction, Blazing Stars and Shark Eyes depicts the relationship of Kamehameha and Kekūhaupi'o, the fierce warrior chief from Keÿei. The book sets the stage for Kamehameha’s lifelong quest to unify the Hawaiian Islands.
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Lele Kawa-Fire Rituals of Pele
September 25th, 2009
The mele contained in this book are fundamental to hula Pele and reflect a vast and dynamic Hawai'i worldview. These mele have been preserved for centuries via oral traditions, the sacred hula of Hawai'i, and, more recently, in twentieth-century written texts. Lele Kawa offers original translations and provocative interpretations of the Pele literature from a practitioner's perspective. The author's work is based on generations of ancestral connections and years of immersion in the fiery 'aiha'a dances of the hula Pele. Listen to the chants [...]
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Between the Deep Blue Sea and Me
September 25th, 2009Could you give an example of where fiction crosses over to nonfiction? The environmental issues affecting Hawai'i and government corruption is an example of where the story specifically crosses over to nonfiction. Lei is an environmentalist, and I wanted to go much further with cruise ship pollution, the beach cleanup, government protection of industry but instead I just touch on it. I even had the Superferry in the story at one point and the current governor’s real-life decision to waive environmental protection laws on their behalf, but it was starting to distract from the plot.
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September 24th, 2009
Hūlili is a multidisciplinary forum for current research that examines the nature, needs, and strengths of Hawaiians, their families, and their communities. Through collaboration and critique, Hūlili fosters new connections and shared insights to mobilize greater Hawaiian well-being.Comment on this entry »
