4 • Holo I Mua • April 2011 “NERDS” Wins 2011 Nene Award Lanai Library will By Paul H. Mark Remain Open while

he children of have chosen “NERDS: Roof and A/C Replaced Hawaii State Public Library System April 2011 National Espionage, Rescue, and Defense Society” by Michael Buckley as the winner of the 2011 Nene anai Public & School Library Award. “NERDS” is a humorous story about a group is scheduled to undergo an air of unpopular fifth graders who run a spy network conditioning and roof replacement Create Your Own Story T project beginning April 11. The Libraries from inside their school. With the help of cutting-edge L science, they transform their nerdy qualities into incredible Library and book drop will remain abilities to battle an array of James Bond-style villains, open, however access to some will Offer Special @ your library collections where repair work is being each with an evil plan more diabolical and more ridiculous By Paul H. Mark than the last. The Nene Honor Book Award (runner-up) is done will be restricted. Family Story Time Patrons will be able to borrow “The Lemonade War” by Jacqueline Davies. awaii’s public available books and DVDs, as well as By Paul H. Mark Margaret Peterson Haddix won the 2010 Nene Award for “Found,” book one libraries are items on hold. Some computers with of “The Missing” series. She was the special guest speaker, and announced the special Family Story Time places for new Internet-access will be available during 2011 Award March 24 before a large audience of invited dignitaries, students, series will be conducted at six beginnings. the renovation. teachers, and other guests at the 46th Annual Nene Award Presentation Ceremony, Oahu public libraries in April Whether you are conducted this year at the Consolidated Theatres’ Ward Stadium 16. Patrons may also log-on to the H 2011, in observance of Child applying for your first HSPLS website: www.librarieshawaii. In addition to “Found,” Haddix has written more than 25 books for children Abuse Prevention Awareness library card, learning Jeff Peterson John Keawe I. Made Widana & Anna Reynolds and teens. Her books have been honored with “New York Times” bestseller status. org to browse the HSPLS Catalog, use A Month. The Child Abuse Prevention new computer skills or The annual Award is presented to the favorite fiction book based on a vote by the “Ask-A-Librarian” E-Reference Planning Council and State Department planning a trip, the public library is the place where the children of Hawaii in grades 4 through 6. This year, a total of 5,329 students service for answers to brief of Health are sponsoring these free your story begins. National Library Week is April voted statewide cast their ballots at public libraries, private and public schools. informational reference questions, and story times. 10-16, 2011; join our public libraries and librarians The ceremony also featured presentations by winners of the student contests use “My Account” to check on items Police Chief Louis Kealoha of the to “Create your own story @ your library,” this celebrating “Found” in persuasive and interpretive essays and posters. Visit such as “Hold Requests” and “Items Police Department and Miss year’s theme chosen by the American Library the Nene Award website: http://nene.k12.hi.us for a listing of the winners and Out.” Hawaii 2010 Jalee Fuselier, will be Association. honorable mentions. Nene Award corporate sponsor Perma-Bound Books Lanai Public & School Library’s featured as Special Guest Readers at the “Every day, Hawaii’s public libraries are Kealoha Dave Thorne presented a copy of “NERDS: National Espionage, Rescue, and Defense Society” public service hours are: Monday, kick-off event on Saturday, April 2 at helping people create their own unique stories,” said to each participating public library or school. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 10:30 a.m. in the Hawaii State Library- State Librarian Richard Burns. “Whether it is by opening a book to explore distant The Nene Award is supported by the Hawaii State Public Library System and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Thursday, from 1 Edna Allyn Children’s Room. lands, or learning how to use new technologies to find a job, people in our libraries State Department of Education. The ’ Parrent Fund, Hawaii p.m. to 8 p.m. The Library is closed on Children ages 3 and older, are creating new stories for themselves.” Library Association, Hawaii Association of School Librarians, the Hawaii State Saturday and Sunday. accompanied by a parent or caregiver, Hawaii’s public libraries will host free programs throughout the month to Teachers Association, Perma-Bound Books, Scholastic Book Fairs, Follett Library are invited to listen to a variety of celebrate National Library Week. Featured performers include: Resources/Title age-appropriate stories at the kick-off • “The Slack Key Artistry of Jeff Peterson.” Peterson, a multiple Grammy Wave, Barnes & event, as well as at other participating Award and Na Hoku Hanohano Award winner, is recognized as one of Hawaii’s Noble-Kahala public libraries. Each child will receive most versatile musicians and is at the heart of today’s Hawaiian music scene. Mall, and a free goody bag filled with treats Peterson will perform at three selected Oahu and libraries: April 9, 10:30 Consolidated Holo I Mua (move forward, advance) including a McDonald’s coupon, and a.m. at Kapolei Public Library; April 20, 6:30 p.m. at Makawao Public Theatres’ Ward is published monthly by the Hawaii State Public Library System fun and informational materials for Library; and April 21, 6:30 p.m. at Wailuku Public Library. Stadium 16 are Library Development Services parents, while supplies last. For more • John Keawe, “A Tribute to Slack Key.” Keawe is a multiple Na Hoku sponsoring this 3225 Salt Lake Blvd., Suite 205 Honolulu, Hawaii 96818 information, please call the Hawaii Hanohano and Hawaii Music Awards recipient and a contributing artist on year’s Nene Tel. 831-6877 / Fax 831-6882 State Library-Edna Allyn Room for Hawaii’s first Grammy Award. See Keawe perform at three selected Big Island Award event. Website: www.librarieshawaii.org Richard Burns, State Librarian Children at 586-3510. and Maui libraries: April 12, 6:30 p.m. at Kihei Public Library; April 16, 1 p.m. The 2010- Paul H. Mark, Editor Other public libraries that will at Kailua-Kona Public Library; and 2011 Nene Award Board of Education: For info. visit: www.hawaiiboe.net host the Family Story Time program April 21, 6:30 p.m. at Keaau Public Committee include: and School Library. Mark Your Calendars Garrett Toguchi, chairperson Chairperson is Randall Yee, 1st vice chairperson • April 3 (Sunday), 10:30 a.m. at • I. Made Widana and Anna April 22 – Good Friday and April 24 Nalani Naluai, Herbert Watanabe, 2nd vice chairperson Kaimuki Public Library (1041 Koko Reynolds, “The Music and Dance of Several of the Nene Award student contest winners join author – Easter Holiday, all libraries closed. Kamehameha Margaret Peterson Haddix (3rd row, 4th from right), Board of Janis Akuna Carol Mon Lee Dr. Eileen Clarke John R. Penebacker Head Ave., 733-8422) Bali.” Performers Widana and Reynolds rd rd Some libraries will be open on April Elementary Education (BOE) Member Pamela Young (3 row, 3 from left), Maggie Cox Leona Rocha-Wilson • April 5 (Tuesday), 9 a.m. at - will demonstrate traditional Balinese th 23. Visit www.librarieshawaii.org for School Librarian. and (4 row from left): Stewart Chun, President, Hawaii Library Don Horner Pamela Young Palama Public Library (1325 Kalihi music and dance using gongs, bronze public service hours or call your local Association; State Librarian Richard Burns, and BOE Member Kim Coco Iwamoto Mark Dannog, Maralyn Kurshals student representative library. Carol Mon Lee. See Family Story Time, page 2 See Create Your Own Story, page 2 2 • Holo I Mua • April 2011 Holo I Mua • April 2011 • 3

Create Your Own Story from front page Hawaii, Marriott Resorts Hawaii, Martha L. Crump Library (483-7333), Aina Haina Ko Olina Resort & Marina, Meadow MYSTERIES OF Public Library (377-2456), Hawaii metallophone instruments of various Gold Dairies, HMS Host, Hansen THE KOMODO Kai Public Library (397-5833), sizes, double-headed drums, and flutes Distribution Group, ING Foundation, DRAGON: Kailua Public Library (266-9911), at six selected Big Island, Molokai, THE BIGGEST, Kapolei Public Library (693-7050), The most popular Bestsellers and DVDs Armstrong Produce Ltd., Bowman and Oahu libraries: April 13, 3 p.m. at borrowed from Hawaii’s public libraries in Connectivity Solutions, Inc., Girard’s DEADLIEST Liliha Public Library (587-7577), March 2011: Molokai Public Library; April 14: Dressing, Roberts Hawaii Tours, By Curt Fukumoto, Children’s Librarian, LIZARD GIVES UP ITS SECRETS McCully-Moiliili Public Library 9:30 a.m. at Laupahoehoe Public Toshiba Business Solutions, and DFS Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library (Gr. 3-7) Find out how scientists study (973-1099), Mililani Public Library Bestseller & School Library, and 5:30 p.m. at Hawaii are sponsoring the National Komodo dragons to learn about their (627-7470); Waimanalo Public Honokaa Public Library; April 19, Library Week 2011 programs. Mo Willems life cycles, behavior patterns, diet & School Library (259-2610); 1. Tick Tock by James Patterson & 6 p.m. at Kaimuki Public Library; Additional funding and support is CITY DOG, and eating habits, and environment. Big Island – Hilo Public Library Michael Ledwidge April 25, 6:30 p.m. at Mountain View being provided by the University of COUNTRY FROG This well-illustrated book features (933-8888) and Kealakekua Public 2. Gideon’s Sword by Douglas J. Public & School Library; April 30, 11 (Preschool-Gr. 2) high-quality color photographs of the Library (323-7585); and Maui – Preston Hawaii- Outreach College’s a.m. at Hawaii Kai Public Library. Kihei Public Library (875-6833) and 3. The Sentry by Robert Crais Statewide Cultural Extension Program, City Dog and Komodo dragon in action. 4. Strategic Moves by Stuart Woods • Kealoha, “Slam Poetry.” Hawaii’s the Hawaii State Foundation on Country Frog enjoy Lahaina Public Library (662-3950). 5. Fatal Error by Judith A. Jance “unofficial slam poet laureate” Kealoha Culture and the Arts, and the National playing games together after meeting At press time, Star Wars 6. Secrets to the Grave by Tami Hoag is an internationally-acclaimed poet Endowment for the Arts. Program each other during the spring season, Stormtroopers and other characters 7. Port Mortuary by Patricia Daniels and storyteller. He will combine poetry, schedules are subject to change. but things begin to change as winter in costume representing the Pacific Cornwell st storytelling, movement, music, theatre, Contact the hosting library as soon as approaches. The concise text and Outpost of the 501 Legion (“Vader’s 8. Call Me Irresistible by Susan Free Comic Book and interactive speaking at four selected Fist”) were confirmed to make special Elizabeth Phillips possible if a sign language interpreter watercolor illustrations masterfully 9. Damage by John Lescroart Big Island, and Oahu libraries: April 13, or other special accommodation is capture the meaning of friendship and Day is coming to appearances at Kapolei Public 10. In Too Deep by Jayne Ann Krentz 6:30 p.m. at at Waimanalo Public and needed. the changes encountered in life. Library from 10 a.m.-noon and Aiea School Library; April 20, 6:30 p.m. at In addition, other public libraries Libraries on May 7 Public Library from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. DVD Mililani Public Library; April 21, 1 will host programs featuring noted Jane O’Connor Please visit the HSPLS website: p.m. at Ewa Beach Public & School local storytellers, performing artists, FANCY NANCY By Paul H. Mark www.librarieshawaii.org or call

1. Iris (Korean drama) Library; and April 25, 4 p.m. at North crafters, and author talks. Visit the AND THE the hosting libraries for updated 2. O Brother, Where Art Thou? hirteen libraries will offer readers Kohala Public Library. HSPLS website: www.librarieshawaii. DELECTABLE information, including special library 3. Hong dou nu zhi lian (My love free comic books on Saturday, • Dave Thorne, “The Art of CUPCAKES appearances by other costumed – Patzzi) – (K-drama) org for a complete listing of National May 7 in celebration of the 10th Cartooning.” Thorne is a professional (Preschool-Gr. 2) character groups. 4. La Femme Nikita Library Week 2011 programs or anniversary of Free Comic Book 5. Princess Mononoke cartoonist who works with publishers call your local library to find out what In this book for T Day. Library patrons showing their 6. Hearts in Atlantis of educational and humorous books. beginning readers, programs will be offered. valid Hawaii State Public Library 7. Girl with a Pearl Earring He will present various cartoon forms Nancy helps her System card will receive a special free 8. The Notebook and demonstrate how cartoonists mother bake cupcakes for the school 9. Out of Africa comic book, while supplies last. Don’t develop characters at four selected Big bake sale. Everything is fine until the 10. The Passion of the Christ Family Story Time, from front page have a library card? You can apply for LIBRARY Island and Oahu libraries: April 13: family dog finds the cupcakes before a card at your nearest public library. 1:30 p.m. at Thelma she can take them to school. Mahalo nui loa to the Friends of the TOONS! Parker Memorial St., telephone 832-3466) Library of Hawaii, Jelly’s the Original By Wayne Kaneshiro, LBPH Public and School • April 7 (Thursday), 10:30 a.m. Margi Preus and Collector Maniacs for sponsoring Library, and 5:30 at Hawaii Kai Public Library (249 HEART OF this year’s event. p.m. at Kealakekua Lunalilo Home Rd., 397-5833) A SAMURAI: Free Comic Book Day (www. Public Library; • April 14 (Thursday), 10:30 a.m. BASED ON THE freecomicbookday.com) is celebrated April 16, 1 p.m. at at Kapolei Public Library (1020 TRUE STORY throughout the world on the first McCully-Moiliili Manawai St., 693-7050) OF NAKAHAMA Saturday in May and participating Public Library; and • April 21 (Thursday), 6:30 p.m. at MANJIRO libraries and comic book shops have April 18, 3:30 p.m. Liliha Public Library (1515 Liliha St., (Gr. 5-older) given away millions of free comic at Kalihi-Palama 587-7577) Fourteen year-old books over the past nine years. Each Public Library. Contact the hosting library Manjiro and his friends are rescued participating HSPLS library will offer Programs as soon as possible if a sign by an American whaleboat captain The Hawaii State Public Library System’s Presidents’100 Club a variety of comic books for all ages. featuring storytellers language interpreter or other special after being shipwrecked on an island Team participated in the 2011 Kaiser Permanente Great Aloha Readers can choose from among and performing artists accommodation is needed. far from their Japanese homeland. Run on February 21. The 8.15-mile race has donated more popular series including Thor, Batman, than $8.6 million to Hawaii’s charities since 1985. Attending are recommended For more information, please call Instead of returning to Japan, Manjiro Betty & Veronica, Kung Fu Panda, and the post-race Papa John’s Pizza Party at Aloha Stadium were for all ages unless the hosting library. Contact Prevent decides to join the captain on his ship, Avatar: The Last Airbender. (from left to right) Colette Young, Laurence Cabanting, Hewitt otherwise noted. Child Abuse Hawaii at 951-0200 for in this story based on a true nineteenth- Participating public libraries Reynolds, Edwin Kamikawa, Edna Weeks, Duane Wenzel, The Friends program dates of participating military century adventure. Carole Suzui, Paul H. Mark, and Emily Dovermann. include: Oahu – Aiea Public of the Library of libraries, and for further information.