News & Articles
May is Maoli Arts Month!
Experience the world through the eyes of our keiki as the students of Ke Kula 'o Samuel M. Kamakau tell the bilingual tale of Hauwahine and Meheanu through their art and their words.
in celebration of the Maoli Art Festival, take 25% off the cover price of He Ka'ao no Hauwahine lāua 'o Meheanu. Offer good through the month of May.
Kamehameha Publishing at Merrie Monarch
We’ll be in the Butler Building at the Civic Center from April 15 – April 18. Come down and check us out! Taupōuri Tangarō will be signing copies of his new book, Lele Kawa: Fire Rituals of Pele, each day from April 16 (Th) – April 18 (Sat) at 1 p.m. We'll also have other products on sale at discounted prices. See you there!
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.
Imua Crossword Puzzle Answers
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.
Ke Ala o ka Mahina Web Application Launched
Kamehameha Publishing is proud to offer a free online version of the Ke Ala o ka Mahina Moon Calendar. Developed in partnership with Hui Mauli Ola and Mana Studios, we hope to add even more functionality to the calendar in the near future. Future features may include:
- Google calendar integration
- Expanded activites for certain moon phases
- Specific moonrise and moonset information
- Historical events that took place
Kamehameha Publishing plans to continue with publishing the printed version of the calendar. It is currently available for purchase at our online store.
Between the Deep Blue Sea and Me
By Lurline Wailana McGregor
Now available! 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.
Kūkulu Now Available!
Kūkulu is a fun and interactive way to build your 'ōlelo Hawai'i (Hawaiian language) skills. Whether you're fluent or just starting to learn, this versatile 92-card deck promotes the use of 'ōlelo Hawai'i among people of all ages. Learn more about this exciting card game!
Humehume of Kaua'i - A Boy’s Journey to America, An Ali’i’s Return Home
By Douglas Warne with the collaboration of Holly Kilinahe Coleman
Now Available!
The long awaited story of Humehume, first born son of Kaumuali’i, the last great ali’i nui to rule over Kaua’i and Ni’ihau, will be available in local bookstores.
Don’t miss the chance to learn more about Humehume’s journey from Kaua’i to New England and his return to Kaua’i with the first group of Protestant missionaries.
Humehume of Kaua’i illuminates a specific time and place that have received little attention in the history books. The story of Humehume’s life also sheds light on Kaua’i’s unique position in the larger context of Hawaiian history. Click here to get your copy.
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 publishing@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 about it by clicking here.
Spotlight - Book 3 of the Kana'iaupuni Series
 Blazing Stars and Shark Eyes is the third book in a 12-book series for young readers about the life of Kamehameha. It follows Lumpy Poi and Twisting Eels in the Kana'iaupuni Series. The series is written by David Kawika Eyre and illustrated by Native Hawaiian artist Imaikalani Kalahele.
Based on Hawaiian sources and years of research, the story sheds new light on the people and places that nurtured Kamehameha in his early years. As a work of historical fiction, Blazing Stars and Shark Eyes depicts the relationship of Kamehameha and Kekūhaupi'o, the fierce warrior chief from Ke'ei. The book sets the stage for Kamehameha’s lifelong quest to unify the Hawaiian Islands.
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