Kapaemahu [hc]
Written by Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, Dean Hamer & Joe Wilson and illustrated by Daniel Sousa
In the 15th century, four Mahu sail from Tahiti to Hawaii and share their gifts of science and healing with the people of Waikiki. The islanders return this gift with a monument of four boulders in their honor, which the Mahu imbue with healing powers before disappearing.
As time passes, foreigners inhabit the island and the once-sacred stones are forgotten until the 1960s. Though the true story of these stones was not fully recovered, the power of the Mahu still calls out to those who pass by them at Waikiki Beach today. 40 pages
"Filled with cultural details and beautifully illustrated in vibrant tropical colors, the book pays homage to Indigenous Hawaiian healing traditions and affirms two-spirit people. The fascinating backmatter provides background information about the original Hawaiian legend and Niihau dialect. A poignant monument to the power of hidden Indigenous histories." -Kirkus Reviews, Ages 7-12
June 7, 2022
Based on the Academy Award–contending short film. Learn more at https://kapaemahu.com/.
