State Public Library System May 2008 “Rediscovering Emma” Display Molokai Girl Wins National Recognition @ the Hawaii State Library for Essay By Paul H. Mark n exhibit entitled Rediscovering Emma, which presents By Paul H. Mark the life and work of Emma K. Metcalf Beckley Nakuina, a Hawaiian intellectual of the last cen- arah Jenkins, a fifth grader at tury, is currently on display through June 2008 Akaula School on Molokai, was a A at the Hawaii State Library. Funded by the Friends of National Honorable Mention recipi- the Library of Hawaii, this exhibit may be viewed in ent for her winning essay “Roll of S the First Floor Reading Room during normal library Thunder, Hear My Cry” by Mildred Tay- hours. lor in the 2008 Letters About Literature Who was Emma? Emma was an alii and Lady-in- Award contest. Waiting to Queen Kapiolani. In addition, Emma was in Sarah was honored as the Level I charge of the Hawaiian Government Library, the Hawai- (grades 4-6) winner in the recent Fifth ian Government Museum, served as a Commissioner Annual Hawaii Center for the Book of Water Rights, recorded Hawaiian legends and wrote Award Ceremony at the Hawaii State Li- about Hawaiian history and culture. Well-known in her Nakuina brary. An overflow crowd of VIPs, family Hawaii State Archives photo own time, Emma nearly dropped members, students, teachers, and library from sight for more than 50 years. staff filled the Lobby and applauded this In a special program to unveil significant achievement. In addition to re- this exhibit on May 1, four contem- ceiving a cash prize and Target gift card, porary scholars and writers who she won an additional $100 Target gift had rediscovered Emma Kailika- card for herself, as well as a $1,000 grant puolono Metcalf Beckley Nakuina for Akaula School Library. shared their discoveries about this In her letter to Mildred Taylor, Sarah incredible woman: Cristina Bacchi- wrote “Nothing is more devastating than lega, Professor of English, Univer- bearing hatred because of the color of sity of Hawaii at ; Lynn A. your skin, because of the skin color God Davis, Head, Library Preservation Four contemporary scholars and writers who See Essay Winners, back page Department, University of Hawaii shared various aspects of Emma K. Metcalf Beck- at Manoa; Carol MacLennan, ley Nakuina’s life and work gathered with Martha Hoverson, Exhibit Coordinator and Librarian, Professor of Anthropology, Michi- Hawaii State Library-Hawaii & Pacific Section gan Technological University; and (2nd from left): Cristina Bacchilega, Carol Mac- Lennan, Dennis Kawaharada, and Lynn A. Davis. See Nakuina, back page

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May 24-26 – Memorial Day Holiday, most libraries closed. Some libraries will have special holiday-related hours; visit www.librarieshawaii.org or call your local library. June-July – 2008 HSPLS Adult, Children’s and Young Adult Summer Reading Programs: free 5-week programs at public libraries funded by a special grant from major sponsor the Friends of the Library of Hawaii, National Football League Chari- Statewide 2008 Letters About Literature ties and other long-standing sponsors for summer reading program incentives such Award winners, from left, Level III: Roy as McDonald’s Restaurants of Hawaii, Hawaii Pizza Hut, Diamond Bakery and the Franco, grade 11, ; UH-Manoa Outreach College. Participants receive weekly reading incentives while Level I: Sarah Jenkins, grade 5, Akaula supplies last. For more information: call your local library or pick up a copy of the School (Molokai); and Level II: Ben White, June 2008 issue of Holo I Mua @ your library. grade 7, . 2 • Holo I Mua • May 2008 Used by permission. “’s Kite” The two other state winners were: Level III (grades 9-12): Roy Franco, Takes Flight to grade 11, Kamehameha Schools, for es- say on “The Plague” by Albert Camus; Neighbor Islands and Level II (grades 7-8): Ben White, grade 7, Le Jardin Academy, for essay on new Theatre for Youth “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” stage production entitled Maui’s by J. K. Rowling. They also received cash Kite: Another Tale of Old Hawaii, prizes and Target gift cards. is currently touring selected public Hawaii Kai Public Library has received In addition, two state level Honor- A st able Mentions were recognized: Level libraries statewide through May 28. its 21 annual gift donation from the Special performances are scheduled as Nagoya Joto Lions Club and Hawaii I: Andrew Chang, and Level II: Nicole follows: Kai Lions Club. From left, Hiroshi Na- Caspers; as well as more than 50 Semifi- libraries May gata, Nagoya Lions President; Colleen nalists. Entrants wrote a personal letter to Lashway, Hawaii Kai Public Library 7-8, Maui and an author explaining how his or her book Manager; and David Osaki, Hawaii Kai Molokai libraries affected the student’s perception of life. Lions President, admire this year’s gift This national contest is sponsored May 20-27. Ad- of a Wadaiko drum and a pair of drum by the Library of Congress Center for the mission is free. sticks. In addition, both clubs donated This is the $1,000 each which increased the total Book and Target stores. story of how the donation amount to about $39,000. Hawaiian Kite was invented. Maui makes the kite, then calls the winds to Essay Winners, from front page Nakuina, from front page help him fly it. Too little wind, the kite gave us. I admire your book, Roll of Dennis Kawaharada, Dean of Arts and won’t go up. Too much wind, the kite Thunder Hear My Cry, because you had Sciences, Kapiolani Community College, blows away! Only the right amount of the courage to write about and expose a and Publisher, Kalamaku Press. The pro- wind will allow the kite to soar. topic so wounding. I can personally relate gram was co-sponsored by the Associa- Sponsored by the Friends of the Li- to the struggle against racism endured tion of Hawaii Archivists. brary of Hawaii, this 45-minute program by the African American people in your The Hawaii State Library is located is designed specifically for children ages book. Sadly, racial prejudice exists here at 478 South King Street. For more infor- 3-5. The library tour has been underway in my home – here in Hawaii. Your mation about the “Rediscovering Emma” since this past March. book confirmed my thoughts that no exhibit, call the library’s Hawaii Docu- Soar to new heights with “Maui’s one should judge a person by the color ments Section at 586-3543. Kite,” a high-flying journey filled with of their skin, but by their character and adventure and audience participation. personality of their soul. That’s all that Call the hosting library as soon as should matter.” Copyright © The Center possible if a sign language interpreter or for the Book in the Library of Congress. other special accommodation is needed. Following is the remaining schedule Holo I Mua of performances: Kauai libraries - May (move forward, advance) 7: 10:15 a.m. at Kapaa Public Library, LIBRARY is published monthly by the Hawaii State Public Library System 3 p.m. at Princeville Public Library; Library Development Services May 8, 10 a.m. at Koloa Public & TOONS! 3225 Salt Lake Blvd., Suite 205 Honolulu, Hawaii 96818 School Library; Maui and Molokai By Wayne Kaneshiro, LBPH Tel. 831-6877 / Fax 831-6882 libraries - May 20, 1:30 p.m. at Hana Website: www.librarieshawaii.org

Public & School Library; May 21: 10 Richard Burns, State Librarian a.m. at Wailuku Public Library, 2 p.m. Paul H. Mark, Editor at Kahului Public Library; May 22, 10 a.m. at Makawao Public Library; May Board of Education: For info. visit: www.boe.k12.hi.us 23:10:30 a.m. at Kihei Public Library, Donna Ikeda, chairperson 2 p.m. at Lahaina Public Library; May Karen Knudsen, 1st vice chairperson 27, 10 a.m. at Molokai Public Library. Herbert Watanabe, 2nd vice chairperson For a complete listing of the pro- Dr. Eileen Clarke Kim Coco Iwamoto Mary J. Cochran Denise Matsumoto gram schedule visit the HSPLS website: Maggie Cox John R. Penebacker www.librarieshawaii.org. The program Breene Harimoto Garrett Toguchi Cec Heftel Jonathan Allen, schedule is subject to change. For more Dr. Lei Ahu Isa student representative information, contact the hosting library. What do I read now?