Book discussion talks ‘A Patchwork Planet’
North Kohala Public Library’s book group meets at 11 a.m. on the second Tuesday of each month. The
July book selection is, “A Patchwork Planet” by Anne Tyler.
Fiction Book Club to discuss ‘Commonwealth’ By Ann Patchett
This group meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month to discuss the books. Please read it prior to attending the group and be prepared to discuss it. The group is open to everyone just show up and join in the fun.
Bring an appetizer or beverage to share preferably something that represents the place read about in the book.
This group is free to anyone who purchased the book at Kona Stories or a $5 donation is appreciated.
Info:324-0350.
Viral video of dolphin rescue inspires children’s book
Notch, the Rescued Dolphin, teaches kids environmental responsibility.
The incredible footage of an injured wild bottlenose dolphin approaching a Hawaiian dive team for help, then patiently waiting to be untangled from fishing line, has been shared by major news outlets worldwide and amassed over 30 million YouTube views.
Now, Martina Wing, the underwater camerawoman responsible for filming the rescue, has designed a children’s book about the event. She’s hoping Notch’s story will inspire kids (and their parents) to become environmental advocates.
“My book, ‘Notch, the Rescued Dolphin’, has important messages for kids about animal intelligence, the value of compassion, and our collective responsibility to protect the environment we all share. This wild dolphin had a life threatening emergency caused entirely by careless human beings, yet he still came to us and trusted us to save him. Kids are fascinated by the courage and communication between this beautiful animal and the divers, especially because it’s a true story.”
‘Notch, the Rescued Dolphin’ is available for preorder via Kickstarter at www.notchdolphinbook.com.
Varez wins book award
Artist and author Dietrich Varez is a local living treasure. His signature block print illustrations are easily recognizable to visitors from around the world and local residents. His artwork is prominently featured at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and is familiar in prints, books, magazines and other products.
At the 2017 Ka Palapala Pookela Book Award ceremony held in Honolulu, Varez received the Award of Excellence in Children’s Literature, the top honor in that category, for his book, “Iwa, The Hawaiian Legend.” It tells the story of a skilled fisherman, a magic luhee (cowry shell octopus lure), the historic figure Chief Umi, and a young boy thief named Iwa, after the Great Frigate Bird known for its thievery.
The emcees complimented Petroglyph Press of Hilo for publishing and keeping in print many Hawaiian classics, calling “Iwa” the next Hawaiian classic. Petroglyph Press celebrates 55 years in business in 2017 and has grown from a small commercial printing shop into a thriving “mom and pop” book publisher. The subsidiary company, Basically Books, expands upon the mission by focusing on books, maps, music and gifts centered around Hawaii’s history, culture and lifestyle. They are located together at 160 Kamehameha Ave. in downtown Hilo.
Info: 935-6006 or visit www.PetroglyphPress.com. ■