Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 10, Number 11, 1 November 1993 — New book "Kuʻu Hoʻoilina" a window into the past for children [ARTICLE]

New book "Kuʻu Hoʻoilina" a window into the past for children

A new book of three short stories about Queen Lili'uokalani, "Ku'u Ho'oilina, My Legacy," has just been published by Hui Hānai, an auxiliary of the Queen Lili'uokalani Children's Center. The three stories are based upon actual events and reco!lections, but are re-told from the viewpoint of children. Author Maleolm Nāea Chun, a cultural specialist with the Children's Center, says the stories are meant to be read aloud and shared with both kamali'i and kūpuna. The stories are told in both English and Hawaiian, whieh makes this book a good reader for Hawaiian language students. Big Island artist Gail Kauhane's peneil sketches enhanee the large-print text. "Ku'u Ho'oilina, My Legacy" is available only through the 'Iolani Paiaee gift shop in Honolulu, or may be ordered through Native Books (808-845-8949), a distributor of books about native Hawaiians. Suggested retail price is $2.00.