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Book End: Weekend of May 6, 2011

by Alex on May 6, 2011
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It’s time…it’s time…it’s Book End Time! Welcome to this week’s Book End, highlighting the week’s literary and library events here in Hawaii.

Free Comic Book Day

It’s back! Get your HSPLS cards ready because Free Comic Book Day is …

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Ka Palapala Award Predictions–who do YOU think will win?

by Misty on May 5, 2011
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This year’s awards ceremony is gonna be a spectacular event, if you haven’t already bought your tickets… what are you waiting for [get them here]!?

The Annual Ka Palapala Po’okela awards are a big deal for us here at …

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Keiki Book Review: No Pūnia me ka Lua Ula

by Alex on May 5, 2011
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Hey, did you know it’s Children’s Book Week?  I feel like we say that a little too often, but it’s true. According to the Children’s Book Council, Children’s Book Week spans from May 2-8, 2011.  So, if you haven’t read …

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Hawaiian Word of the Day: Keiki

by ʻŌlelo on May 5, 2011
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Child

Ka lei hāʻule ʻole, he keiki.

A lei that is never cast aside is one’s child.

 

Alternate: KAMALIʻI HŪPĒ KOLE (Runny-nosed brats)

 
Happy Children’s Day!…

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Keiki book review: I Choose You

by Misty on May 4, 2011
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I Choose You by Patricia Lei Murray is one of the only ‘early chapter books’ I’ve ever seen locally published. Part of Island Heritage Publishing‘s ‘Heritage Collection’, this exceptionally well produced book is also nominated for a 2010 Ka

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2011 Ka Palapala Awards Nominees: Excellence in “Aloha from across the Sea”

by Alex on May 4, 2011
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The 2011 Ka Palapala Poʻokela Awards gala is coming soon (Friday, May 6) and to generate excitement for the event as well as educate the public on the nominees, we are counting down the potential winners, quickly highlighting the books …

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Hawaiian Word of the Day: Lumi Hoʻopaupilikia

by ʻŌlelo on May 4, 2011
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Restroom (Lit., a room to solve one’s problems)

Aia ʻo Julia a me ʻewalu hoa pili ona ma ka lumi hoʻopaupilikia.

Julia and her eight best friends are in the bathroom.…

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2011 Ka Palapala Awards Nominees: Excellence in Design

by Alex on May 3, 2011
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The 2011 Ka Palapala Poʻokela Awards gala is coming soon (Friday, May 6) and to generate excitement for the event as well as educate the public on the nominees, we are counting down the potential winners, quickly highlighting the books …

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Hawaiian Word of the Day: Kaikamahine

by ʻŌlelo on May 2, 2011
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Girl, daughter, or niece

Makemake au e loaʻa iaʻu ke kaikamahine a Jessie.

I wish that I had Jessie’s daughter / girl.…

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Hawaiian Word of the Day: Naʻau

by ʻŌlelo on May 2, 2011
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1. Intestine, guts 2. Mind, heart, affection 3. Temper, feelings

Pōkole ka naʻau o Danno.

Danno is short-tempered. Lit., the intestine of Danno is short.
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2011 Ka Palapala Awards Nominees: Excellence in Nonfiction

by Alex on May 1, 2011
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The 2011 Ka Palapala Poʻokela Awards gala is coming soon (Friday, May 6) and to generate excitement for the event as well as educate the public on the nominees, we are counting down the potential winners, quickly highlighting the books …

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