The True Story of an Island and Her People

In the middle of the great Pacific Ocean is a little island. Her name is Kaho’olawe. Discover the story of an island sacred to Native Hawaiians. From Kaho’olawe’s birth in a volcanic eruption and the arrival of Polynesian voyageurs to the island’s use for target practice during World War II and the ensuing protests to reclaim it, this picture book covers a vast history.

Author Kamalani Hurley and illustrator Harinani Orme present the remarkable story of the smallest Hawaiian island, encompassing loss and erasure, sacrifice and dedication, and ultimately restoration and resilience.

Kamalani Hurley

Hardcover, 32 pp.