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Kohala Kuamoʻo: Naeʻoleʻs Race to Save a King

When a prophecy proclaims that the unborn Kamehameha would overshadow the ruling chiefs, his life is in danger. Naeʻole, the trusted attendant of Kamehamehaʻs mother, races across Kohala to save the infant Kamehameha.

Retold by three generations of the Kawaiʻaeʻa ʻohana, descendants of Naeʻole. Purchase the book today!

Merrie Monarch Festival DVD

Experience the grace and grandeur of the 2010 Merrie Monarch Festival with this commemorative DVD set. From the rich cultural traditions of the hula kahiko to the vibrant artistry of the hula ‘auana, this collection captures the world’s most prestigious hula competition on 4 DVDs. Featuring:

• 56 hula kahiko and hula ‘auana performances by 26 halau
• 26 performances by 13 Miss Aloha Hula contestants
• Behind-the-scenes extras and interviews
• Commentary on each hula performance
• Bonus footage of other Merrie Monarch festivities in Hilo

The Merrie Monarch Festival is named in honor of King David Kalakaua, who is credited with reviving the hula and is affectionately known as the “Merrie Monarch.” This annual sold-out festival is held at the Edith Kanaka’ole Stadium in Hilo, Hawai‘i and recalls the island’s role in the origins of hula—where Hi‘iakaikapoliopele first learned hula from Höpoe and displayed her talents to her sister, the fire goddess Pele. Here among the culture and stories of Hawai‘i, our hula tradition lives on!

Orders taken on or before June 11 will be mailed on June 15.

Congratulations to Our Award-Winning Authors!

We are pleased to announce that No ka Wai o ka Puna Hou was awarded the Ka Palapala Poʻokela Award of excellence in Children's Hawaiʻi literature. ʻO Kaina ke Kumu Koa was also honored with an honorable mention in the same category.

Between the Deep Blue Sea and Me is an Award Winner!

Between the Deep Blue Sea and Me is the American Indian Library Association’s winner for best Young Adult book for 2010. Check out what librarians have to say about Between the Deep Blue Sea and me and other 2010 AILA award winners. Listen to the author read an excerpt of the story at teachingbooks.net.

Between the Deep Blue Sea and Me is a fictional story that follows the story of Moana Kawelo, PhD, who has a promising career as a museum curator in Los Angeles. The untimely death of her father – and the gravitational pull of Hawai‘i when she returns home for his funeral – causes Moana to question her motivations and her glamorous life in California. Between the Deep Blue Sea and Me is the story of Moana’s struggle to understand her ancestral responsibilities, mend relationships, and find her identity as a Hawaiian in today’s world.

Buy it here or learn more about the process behind this novel by visiting www.kamehamehapublishing.org/mcgregor.

Hulo! - The Hyperactive Hawaiian Word Game
Here in Hawai'i, 'ōlelo Hawai‘i is alive and spreading! But we all could use a little kōkua in learning new Hawaiian hua'ōlelo or brushing up on our vocab. Hulo! is a fast, fun, and easy way to practice your Hawaiian vocabulary. Whether you know five Hawaiian words or five hundred, you can enjoy learning with friends and family as you race to complete your Hawaiian crossword. Check out this exciting new game. Note for KS Internal Orders: Purchases using payment made by a department's cost center need to be made through the KS E-mall by the registered user.

Ke Ala o ka Mahina 2010 Web Application Update
The online web version of the moon calendar has been updated for the year. Note: You may have to clear your browser cache to view the updated version.

I mua Activity Answers
The Hawaiian word search featured in the Hā'ulelau 2009 edition of I mua used terms from the bilingual children's story No ke Kumu 'Ulu. Click here for the answer key.

The crossword featured in the Kupulau 2009 edition of Imua used words from the 'ōlelo Hawai'i story 'O Lauka'ie'ie. Click here for the key.

Kūkulu Instructional Videos
It's easy to learn how to play Kūkulu, the Hawaiian card game. Here are some instructional videos to get you started!

Lele Kawa: Fire Rituals of Pele Now Available
Taupōuri Tangarō's Lele Kawa: Fire Rituals of Pele is now available. Check out the online audio chants from this exciting new book here.

KS Internal Ordering Process
Through the KS E-mall, KS internal purchases can be ordered directly online and will no longer require an internal order form. Simply fill out a short registration form, and email it to jocalma@ksbe.edu or fax it to (808)541-5305 (no cover sheet necessary). Kamehameha Publishing will then send an email with the login and password to the authorized purchaser. Visit the FAQ page for more details.

Discount for Hawai'i Educational Institutions
As part of Kamehameha Schools’ commitment to extend its educational reach, Kamehameha Publishing is offering a 60 percent discount to schools and other educational institutions and programs in Hawai'i that service preschool through grade 12 students. Find out more by clicking here.

Spotlight - Kohala Kuamoʻo

Coming Soon

No ke Anilā: Our Hawaiʻi Weather - Learn traditional Hawaiian sayings to describe today's weather in this upcoming bilingual book for ages 4 to 8. A publishing collaboration with Hale Kuamoʻo.
ʻAiʻAi - When his father's fish pond is raided by Koʻona, a supernatural eel, ʻAiʻAi sets out to catch the culprit and end his kolohe ways. An upcoming bilingual book for ages 4 to 8, being published collaboratively with ʻAha Pūnana Leo.
No Pūnia me ka Lua Ula: Pūnia and the Lobster Cave - His family starving, Pūnia puts his own life at risk by climbing down to the lobster cave guarded by Kai'ale'ale, the shark ali'i. An upcoming bilingual book for ages 4 to 8, being published collaboratively with 'Aha Pūnana Leo..
Aia he Kāheka: There's a Tide Pool- Each wave washes another fish friend into the tide pool. An upcoming bilingual board book for young families, published in partnership with 'Aha Pūnana Leo.