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Channel website. In addition, the homep- competed for fun in three Links to Lit- age offers “Spotlight On…,” which eracy tourneys from 2000-2002. features an article on a current topic. For Funds were also raised during a example, “The law: textbooks and the silent auction at the awards banquet at the president’s constitutional powers.” JW Marriott Ihilani Resort and Spa. In its Hawaiÿi State Public Library System October 2006 For history buffs that have a craving 13-year history, the golf tournament has By Myrna Libed, Librarian, Hawaii State Library- for history at 2 a.m. or for those looking netted over $700,000. Language, Literature, History Section for a reputable online resource, check out Marriott International (Hawaiian Teen Read Week... History Resource Center: these online databases. By the way, the Islands Hotels and Resorts) is the title Underground Railroad offered freedom- sponsor for Links to Literacy. This year’s U.S. and World seeking African American slaves assis- platinum sponsors are Meadow Gold Hawaii to Host Get Active @ your library! tance in escaping their masters. Dr. Rhee Dairies and Unilever Food Solutions. Are you studying United States history was indeed a real person - Dr. Syngman Corporate sponsors are: Aloha Airlines, By Paul H. Mark and need to do research on the Under- Rhee - the first President of the Repub- Armstrong Produce, Ltd.; Beachside Western Council n celebration of ground Railroad? Maybe you’re watch- lic of Korea (South Korea), who died in Roofing, Coca-Cola Bottling Co. of Teen Read Week ing a historical Korean drama based in exile in Hawaii (1965). Hawaii, HMS Host, Hansen Foodservice, Meeting 2006 (Oct. 15- Seoul . . . is Dr. Rhee a real person? Both History Resource Center Roberts Hawaii and Starbucks Coffee. he Hawaii State Public Library 21), the Hawaii databases are provided through Federal Hole-in-One sponsors included Honolulu I ou can find answers to these and System will host the Western State Public Library Library Services and Technology Act Ford, John H. Connors Insurance, King other questions by logging on to the Council of State Libraries, which System is scheduled funding, which is administered by the In- Windward Nissan and Pension Services HSPLS Website at www.librariesha- is scheduled to conduct its Fall to feature noted local T Lann-Clark stitute of Museum and Library Services. Hawaii waii.org, click on “Other Databas- meeting at the Marriott Waikiki Beach and Mainland sto- Y Next month: Newspaper Source es,” scroll down the list and select His- Resort and Spa, Oct. 16 -18. rytellers at selected tory Resource Center: U.S. or History Members of the Western Coun- libraries statewide. Resource Center: World by Thomson (Western Council Meeting, from front page) cil, which includes HSPLS, are state They are: Alton Gale. You will be asked to enter your librarians from 20 states west of the Chung, award-win- challenges, and initiatives. valid library card number. All-time High Mississippi River. This organization ning storyteller In addition to the regular busi- Both databases are designed to serve meets twice a year to share information and former Oahu ness meeting and discussions, members as sources of historical data for students, on federal, state and local issues and resident; California Marriott Links to are scheduled to visit the Hawaii State Gere Chung Seki MacLees their professors, and other library cus- legislation that impact libraries in their storyteller Erica Library, Kapolei Public Library, and the tomers. The homepage for both sites are states. Lann-Clark; and local storytellers Jeff Gere, Sandra MacLees and Dann Seki. Literacy Raises Bishop Museum archives and library. almost identical and user-friendly. There Stephen Abram, Vice-President of Chung, winner of the National Storytelling Network’s 2005 J. J. Reneaux Emerg- Innovation at SirsiDynix, will be the is also the option to do a search using $120,000 ing Artist Award, returns from successful performances at last year’s Teen Read Week both the U.S. database and the World keynote speaker. Abram, an engaging celebration, where his obake tales were very popular with audiences. Chung tells ghost database. he 13th and brilliant technology trend-watcher, stories from around the world, from classic Japanese ghost tales to local stories from A search for “Korea” displays items Annual Mar- is known for his profound and illumi- the collection of the late Dr. Glen Grant, to his own encounter with a ghost in Tennes- for reference materials, periodicals, riott Links nating observations and insights about see. primary sources, and map & multimedia. T to Literacy the implications of these tech trends for Lann-Clark, who recently performed at the National Storytelling Festival in Ten- Many of these links are full-text and in- golf tournament Holo I Mua (move forward, advance) libraries. nessee, blends traditional folklore with original stories in a lively session of theatre. is published monthly by the struct the user on how to find the citation. recently raised over $120,000 at Ko Olina The meeting agenda will feature She has entertained audiences for over 15 years throughout the United States, and in Hawai‘i State Public Library System Searches offered are by person, subject, Golf Club, topping last year’s record high HSPLS, which is unique among the Library Development Services Canada, Thailand and Singapore. or advanced method. by $10,000. This fundraiser is a benefit 3225 Salt Lake Blvd., Suite 205 state library agencies in its operation Gere is founder of the annual Talk Story Festival, Hawaii’s largest storytelling cel- Other features include a dictionary, for the Hawaii State Public Library Sys- Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96818 of a statewide public library system. ebration, and creator/host of Talk Story Radio. He blends talents as painter, puppeteer, search tips, help, and research guides. tem through the Friends of the Library of Telephone 831-6877 State Librarian Jo Ann Schindler will mime, teacher, and director into a performance style that audiences throughout Hawaii The guide gives the student an introduc- Hawaii. Website: www.librarieshawaii.org share information about the Hawaii and the United States have enjoyed for the past two decades. tion to historical resources and provides The team of George Aipa, Siitia Lilii Jo Ann Schindler, State Librarian State Public Library System’s history, MacLees, a traditional American storyteller, uses drama and humor to bring to life a guide to developing a research assign- and Christy Remular of Beachside Roof- Paul H. Mark, Editor (See Western Council Meeting, back page) folk tales, fables, myths, legends, biographies and history. ment. ing won the tourney, closely followed Seki, who is also a stage and screen actor, has been a featured performer in Board of Education: Both databases provide a listing of by the first runner-up Roberts Hawaii Hawaii’s public libraries. As an actor, Seki has appeared in most of the television For info. visit: www.boe.k12.hi.us Mark Your Calendars their reference sources, primary docu- team of Dean Mori, Kelly Nakama, and Randall M.L. Yee, chairperson shows filmed in Hawaii, numerous local commercials, and on stage at many of the lo- ments, and journals & periodicals that are Naoyuki Takahashi. Both teams were Karen Knudsen, 1st vice chairperson Nov. 7 – General Election Day holiday, cal theatres. used. Each provides integrated access to awarded vacation getaways at the Wailea Herbert Watanabe, 2nd vice chairperson all libraries closed. The Teen Read Week 2006 celebration is sponsored by the Friends of the Library a comprehensive collection of reference Beach Marriott Resort & Spa on Maui or Darwin Ching Denise Matsumoto Nov. 11 – Veterans Day holiday, all of Hawaii, UH–Manoa Outreach College’s Statewide Cultural Extension Program, Maggie Cox Shirley A. Robinson resources, full-text articles from leading the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa libraries closed. Check with your local City & County of Honolulu and the Alliance for Culture and the Arts. Teen Read Week Mary J. Cochran Garrett Toguchi scholarly publications, various primary on Oahu. library for holiday hours or visit the encourages teens to read for the fun of it and to use the resources at their public library Breene Harimoto Paul Vierling HSPLS website: www.librarieshawaii.org. sources, images, maps, and charts. Michelle Wie served as Honorary to help them lead active lives. Cec Heftel Darren Ibara, Nov. 23 – Thanksgiving Day holiday, all From the homepage there are links to Chairperson for the third consecutive Lei Ahu Isa student representative libraries closed. For a complete listing of Teen Read Week programs, visit: www.librarieshawaii. other Gale databases and to the History year. Before turning pro last year, Wie org and under “Programs” click on “Teens.” 2 • Holo I Mua • October 2006 Holo I Mua • October 2006 • 3

WORLD’S FASTEST safe place. They waited there while she Nancy E. Mercado INDIAN called 911 and while she used a fire (Editor) “Letters About Literature” Anthony Hopkins stars extinguisher to put out the flames. EVERYMAN FOR as a man who spent a Although children are often afraid of HIMSELF: TEN Enter Letter-Writing lifetime perfecting his fire fighters in full protective gear, Cora SHORT STORIES By Jan Kamiya, Young Adult Librarian, Manoa Contest classic Indian motor- and Aidan understood that the fire fight- Public Library ABOUT BEING A cycle. He sets off from ers were there to help. They knew they GUY Write a letter to your favorite author, New Zealand to clock were safe. James Patterson (Gr. 9-12) and you might win a trip to Wash- By Sally Walstrum, Librarian, his bike at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Hawaii’s public libraries can make SCHOOL’S OUT A collection of funny, ington, D. C. for yourself and your HSL - Art, Music, Recreation Section Utah. With all odds against him, he puts a difference in people’s lives. For more – FOREVER: MAXI- sad, and realistic short stories written parents! his irrepressible Kiwi spirit to the test. information about fire safety and preven- MUM RIDE #2 about guys dealing with the challenges 16 BLOCKS tion, check out your local public library of being a teenage guy – from facing he Center Bruce Willis and Mos (Gr. 7-10) for the WHY WE FIGHT for books with the call numbers 628.92. 14 year-old heroine bullies, to breaking up with your first Def star in this drama Eugene Jarecki’s girlfriend, to dealing with family prob- TBook in the Maximum Ride returns of an aging cop who documentary film about lems. Life can get complicated and these Library of Con- is assigned the task of with her flock! While gress in part- the anatomy of the on the run from secret guys have been there. Stories by award- escorting a fast-talk- American war machine winning “guy” authors Ron Koertge, nership with ing witness 16 blocks 2006 Friends Booksale government scientists Target Stores is combines personal sto- and the wolf-hybrid Erasers, they meet David Levithan, and Walter Dean Myers from the police station to the courthouse. ries with commentary Collects $150,000 are included. scheduled to award six student winners However there are forces at work trying FBI Agent Anne Walker who promises a trip to the nation’s capital next fall by military and political th to prevent them from making it. The recent 59 Annual Friends of the Li- them safety at her Virginia home. Having where they will read their letters during insiders. This film won the Grand Jury brary of Hawaii Booksale, Hawaii’s big- 98% human and 2% avian DNA isn’t Margaret Peterson Prize at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival. Haddix the National Book Festival. Students AKEELAH AND THE gest and best booksale, netted $150,000. easy when you’re trying to blend in at a in grades 4 through 12 are eligible to Proceeds from this sale benefit the new school! AMONG THE FREE BEE (Gr. 5-9) participate. Angela Bassett and Hawaii State Public Library System by To enter, write a personal letter to providing public libraries and staff with Sharon Shinn Luke, an illegal “third” Laurence Fishburne star Libraries Make A Difference... child from a futuris- an author, explaining how his or her in this story of an 11- books and equipment, performance pro- THE DREAM- work changed your view of the world grams, and continuing education grants. MAKER’S MAGIC tic society flees from year-old girl from south A Lesson Learned from the Population Police or themselves. You may select authors Los Angeles who earns (Gr. 7-12) from any genre –fiction or nonfiction, Although Kellen’s when he refuses to kill a spot in the Scripps Kihei Public Library an elderly woman who stands up to the contemporary or classic. Authors may National Spelling Bee. best friend Griffin has be from any time period and from any By Kathleen Ageton, Youth Services Librarian, deformed legs and is officers. His act of defiance starts a chain In the process, she unites her neighbor- Kihei Public Library reaction of events. How can one person’s country. hood, which witnesses her courage and teased by local bullies, The Hawaii Center for the Book ith Fire Prevention Week 2006 act cause the collapse of the government? inspiration. he is ambitious and has will select the top essayists in the state scheduled for October 8-14, This is the seventh and final installment a kind heart. Slowly, others grow to see for each of the three competition levels: here’s a true story with a happy of the “Shadow Children” series. GOSPEL OF JUDAS W beyond Griffin’s physical problems as Level I for children in grades 4 through ending: It was a hot summer morning at This documentary from Kellen and Griffin befriend many people 6; Level II for grades 7 and 8, and Kihei Public Library when Lisa Buckle Terry McMillan National Geographic in their tiny village. Then it is discov- Level III, grades 9 - 12. The winning and her two young children attended this IT’S OK IF YOU’RE traces the story of one ered that Griffin is destined to be the Hawaii essayists will receive Target library’s annual field trip to the Kihei Fire CLUELESS: AND of the most significant kingdom’s new “Dream-maker” and he is GiftCards and cash awards and be Station. 23 MORE TIPS FOR finds in early Christian called to serve at the Royal Court. entered in the national competition. Cora and Aidan, plus 102 other Gov. Linda Lingle (center) shares THE COLLEGE history. It combines Deadline to submit entries is De- participants got to see real fire fighters a moment with Patrick McNally, BOUND dramatic re-creations Melina Marchetta cember 8, 2006. To obtain the required geared-up and ready to go. They saw how Section Head of the Hawaii State (Gr. 10-12) and insightful analysis LOOKING FOR ALI- entry coupon, visit the Hawaii State special equipment was used in emergen- Library’s Hawaii and Pacific Section, BRANDI New York Times best- to try to determine whether the Gospel of and Antonina “Toni” Albios, Janitor II Public Library System website at cies, and they learned how to stay safe (Gr. 10-12) selling author Terry Judas is real. of Waialua Public Library, at the 2006 www.librarieshawaii.org and download and what to do in the event of an emer- McMillan offers practical advice for Governor’s Awards Ceremony on 17-year-old Josephine the coupon. gency. graduating high school students. Some UNITED 93 Oct. 4 at the State Capitol Audito- Alibrandi has never re- Teachers, librarians, or parents may Lisa and her family practiced what of her valuable words of advice include This emotion- rium. McNally’s section is this year’s ally missed her mystery visit the same website to download they had learned and were prepared the chapters, “College is a Place Where ally-packed, fact-based HSPLS Team of the Year, and Albios father; it’s always been copies of the contest guidelines, lesson when, just a few days later, a fire started is the HSPLS Employee of the Year. You Can Discover Who You Are and Get drama about September just her and her mom plans and writing samples. in their home. Aidan and Cora were in The Dept. of Health’s Case Manage- an Education at the Same Time” and to 11th paints an inspiring as a team. Josie thought she had her life Target sponsors Letters About their bedroom when a blanket over a ment Unit 4 Team and the University “Read Anything and Everything!” Mc- portrait of the 40 passen- mostly figured out: two hot guys like her, Literature as part of its national reading lamp burst into flames. of Hawaii’s Charles Nelson, Agri- she’s got a full scholarship at a wealthy Millan’s words of wisdom are delivered gers aboard the doomed cultural Equipment Development initiative, “Ready. Sit. Read!” to foster “Fire!” yelled Aidan as he helped private school, and she’s vice school with warmth, humor, and honesty. flight. Working Supervisor, won the 2006 a love of reading among children. his little sister get out of the room. They State Team of the Year and Employee captain. When the father Josie has never For more information, call the Ha- knew exactly where to go when their of the Year, respectively. met reappears, long-buried family secrets waii Center for the Book at 586-3555. mom told them to go to their designated are unearthed.