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Book Pick Of The Week
I finished Joelle Charbonneau’s dystopian fiction duology, Verify (made up of Verify and Disclose), and
the theme of the series touches on the chasm between print and digital, and what happens when books,
papers, magazines and newspapers are outlawed. History is altered with the click of a button and
words once used to spark change have been slowly removed from common
language, leaving the government to
control all aspects of life under the guise of safety. A small group of rebels has
been hoarding paper-bound materials for decades upon decades, and when the main character Meri Beckley stumbles upon them, her eyes are opened to the danger that lies in trusting solely what’s said online and on social media without verifying for oneself.
I got some great book
recommendations from readers, like Adele, who
suggested From A Native Daughter by Haunani-Kay Trask. “I think anyone who calls Hawai‘i home should read this book,” she states via email. I
have it on hold with the library right now. Finally, Maui-based New York Times bestselling author Alexander Maksik has
his new book out (The Long Corner), and it’s setting is based on the Valley Isle. The Long
Corner is available on edelweiss.plus.
by Nicole Monton
Endless Artistic ‘Paw’-sibilities
We’re changing things up this week for a good cause, and I’ m instead ask- ing readers in grades 6-12 to try something that’ ll benefit animals on O‘ahu. Hawaiian Humane Society launched its annual “Mission PAWsible Contest,” and this year, the art competition will raise aware- ness about the nonprofit’s new West O‘ahu campus currently under construction.
open a conversation about the needs of our animals.”
I’m (way) too old and lack any drawing ability, but I know there are young ones out there who will have fun using their creative talents to help our animals.
Hawaiian Humane Society’s “Mission PAWsible Contest” is open to O‘ahu students in grades 6-12 who have interest in submitting traditional or digital art, as well as creative writing pieces and 3D projects.
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Art categories for 2022 in- clude: traditional (drawing, painting), digital (photogra- pher series, video, graphic design, animation), creative writing (poetry, short story) and 3D (a classification that includes physical materials like ceramic, wood, metal, sewing and more).
“We are excited to be able to assist our west and north communities better,” says education programs coordi- nator Anne Mukai of the or- ganization’s second location. “We have seen a need for similar resources throughout the years, which are currently provided only at our Mō‘ili‘ili campus (spay/neuter, micro- chipping, pet food bank). To drive into town can be stress- ful and time-consuming, so we are most excited to make it easier for all to access those needed services.”
To submit and for more de- tails, visit hawaiianhumane. org/missionpawsible or call 808-356-2223.
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To that end, all art submis- sions must reflect the creator’s excitement and hopes for the new West O‘ahu campus.
Winners chosen from each category will receive a $150 Visa debit gift card, as well as a Humane Achievement Award. The deadline to submit entries is May 8.
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“This year’s topic will hopefully have students show- ing (or telling) us what needs they think animals in their community have that may or may not already be in our plans,” adds Mukai. “Drawing a picture of an animal getting microchipped or living out- side and then showing it to even one or two friends can