Hawaiian Book Aloha Niihau

Hawaiian Book Aloha Niihau

Aloha Ni'ihau. By Elama Kanahele, Kimo Armitage and Keao Nesmith. The important oral tradition which passes historical information to the succeeding generation of Hawaii is documented and preserved in Aloha Ni'ihau, a compilation of oral histories of three women from Ni'ihau. Written in both the Ni'ihau dialect of the Hawaiian language and in English, Aloha Ni'ihau weaves together the stories of Emalia Licayan, Virginia Nizo, and Elama Kanahele. Offering a slice-of-life that is seldom seen, this piece also serves as a textbook that is intended to encourage Hawaiian children to seek literature as a creative outlet, as well as to celebrate the lifestyle of Ni'ihau natives. 88 pages. 6 inches by 9 inches. Softcover.