It’s time…it’s time…it’s Book End Time! Welcome to this week’s Book End, highlighting the week’s literary and library events here in Hawaii.
Urusei Yatsura
Anime Art Contest
This is the final week for young adults in grades 6 through 12 to submit anime style artwork to Liliha Public Library. The contest ends on July 15. The grand prize winner will get a Manga-Comic Pro Sketching & Inking set, a red pen case, and a Canson Comic & Manga Artist Trading Cards generously donated by Sakura of America, as well as the Manga Studio Debut 4 software donated by Smith Micro Software, Inc, a Bamboo Pen donated by Wacom Technology Corporation, a set of Copic markers, and other prizes. First place winners will receive prizes that include a Pigma Sensei kit, red pen case, and a Canson Comic & Manga Artist Trading Cards, while second place winners will receive prizes that include a red pen case with a Micron pen courtesy of Sakura of America.
Winners will have their art displayed at Liliha Public Library. For official contest rules, an entry form, or for more information, visit the Liliha Public Library or call 587-7577.
New Look Internets
There’s been a lot of makeovers lately! Just yesterday, UH Press launched their brand new, redesigned web site. It’s much cleaner, easier to navigate, and much simpler to purchase books from. Go check it out. Not too long ago, Watermark Publishing launched their own blog, which provides a great way to keep up with their events and of course more importantly to everyone, their contests! And I don’t think it was that long ago when the Friends of the Library of Hawaii completely revamped their website and online social presence. It’s great seeing these local book publishers and literary organizations taking advantage of the web, and I look forward to future improvements and innovations in the book industry both locally and abroad.
Best of the Beach
I received word on Twitter (@HawaiiBookBlog) from author Janet Spurr (@janetspurr) that her book, Beach Chair Diaries, recently received Honorable Mention in the General Non-Fiction category of the 2011 Beach Book Festival. Her book, which was re-published by Island Heritage in 2010, features collections of light and humorous essays focused on her love of the beach. You can read an author interview we did with Janet Spurr back in April here: [Author Interview: Janet Spurr].
Saturday, July 9
- Friends of the Library Kona (FOLK) Book Sale – There will be no book sale in August, so now is your chance to stock up on great books at low prices for the rest of summer! Proceeds will go to benefit Kona libraries. Kailua-Kona Public Library lanai; 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. For more information, click here.
- A Trilogy of Grimm’s Fairytales – Children ages 5 and older, accompanied by a parent or caregiver, are invited to hear the Travelling Storytellers present their version of the classic tales of “Lil’ Red Riding Hood,” “Rumplestiltskin” and “Hansel and Gretel.” This is a free 30-minute program. Kailua Public Library (Oahu); 10:30 A.M.For more information, call 266-9911.
- Trickster Tales from Around the World – as told by Melinda and Peter Wing. Maui the Demigod is not the only trickster! Don’t forget Coyote (Native America), Anasi (Africa), Jack (British Isles), Brer Rabbit (African/American South), and The Monkey King (China). You’ll meet these characters and more in this humorous program of tales from around the world. Program is recommended for ages 5 and older. Kihei Public Library (Maui); 10:30 A.M.For more information, call 875-6833.
- Stories from Around the World w/ Dave Del Rocco – Storyteller Dave Del Rocco will share folktales from every corner of the globe, including Hawaii, Laos, Italy, Alaska, the Philippines, Africa, and more. These tales are mostly funny and explain how different cultures view aspects of their world. This program is recommended for ages 5 and older. Hawaii State Library – Edna Allyn Room for Children (Oahu); 10:30 A.M.For more information, call 586-3510.
- Children’s Storytime – Got kids? Take them to the book store’s keiki section for some fun story time reading! The featured book this week is Pig Kahuna by Jennifer Sattler, a cute tale of pigs discovering a surfboard on the beach. Barnes & Noble Ala Moana Center; 11:00 A.M. For more info, click here.
- Novel Destinations: There’s The Door – Storytellers Neal Milner, Dann Seki, and Nyla Fujii-Babb continue a humorous and poignant examination of the struggle to answer life’s BIG questions in original stories. “Who am I?” “Why am I?” “Where am I?” “How did I get here?” “What’s next?” “Why do I feel so alone?” “Why don’t people leave me alone?” And as Peggy Lee sang, “Is that all there is?” They will be joined by Musician “Gentleman” Jeffry Stephen Babb who will open with a sing-along of oldies but goodies! This program is suitable for ages 12 and older. Hawaii State Library (Oahu); 11:30 A.M. For more information, call the library at 586-3499.
Signing w/ Author Charles J. Johnson – Come down to the book store and meet author Charles J. Johnson. He will be signing copies of his new book Reunion Promise, described by one comment as an “epic love story with adventure and diamonds.” Barnes & Noble Kahala Mall; 1:00 P.M. For more info, click here.
Sunday, July 10
- Novel Destinations: There’s The Door – Storytellers Neal Milner, Dann Seki, and Nyla Fujii-Babb continue a humorous and poignant examination of the struggle to answer life’s BIG questions in original stories. “Who am I?” “Why am I?” “Where am I?” “How did I get here?” “What’s next?” “Why do I feel so alone?” “Why don’t people leave me alone?” And as Peggy Lee sang, “Is that all there is?” They will be joined by Musician “Gentleman” Jeffry Stephen Babb who will open with a sing-along of oldies but goodies! This program is suitable for ages 12 and older. Pearl City Public Library (Oahu); 1:00 P.M. For more info, call the library at 453-6566.
- Chef Chai on Biting Commentary – Chef Chai Chaowasaree (Chai’s Island Bistro at Aloha Tower & Singha Thai in Waikiki) will be featured on the next episode of HONOLULU Magazine’s Biting Commentary with John Heckathorn TV series. Watermark Publishing will be giving away a copy of Chef Chai’s cookbook, The Island Bistro Cookbook to one lucky winner. View details on their blog post. The show will air on KGMB9 at 2:30 P.M.
Book Launch and Reading w/ R. Zamora Linmark – Zack Linmark’s first novel, Rolling the R’s, is one of the most iconic stories of the Filipino Hawaiian experience, and his latest, Leche, continues his unique brand of storytelling: nonlinear, deeply historical, cheeky, and original. It has been praised by many publications for its colorful and evocative portrayal of the cross-cultural experience. Revolution Books (2626 South King Street); 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. For more information, visit the bookstore’s website.
Remember, all events listed above may be subject to change. Please contact the venue beforehand if you plan on attending. We encourage you to click on the links that are included with the events in the time line above. More events can be found on our Hawaii Book Blog Events Calendar. You can also keep up with events through us on Twitter by following @HawaiiBookBlog.
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