A President from Hawaii

by Terry Carolan, Joanna Carolan

Other authors: Elizabeth Zunon (Illustrator)

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A celebration of President Obama's ties to Hawaii highlights the state's cultural traditions and includes photos from Barack Obama's childhood.Barack Obama is the first United States President to be born in Hawai'i, the Aloha State. A President from Hawai'i - originally distributed exclusively in that state - explores the unique history and cultural traditions of President Obama's birthplace. In addition to the well-known concept of aloha, it introduces such Hawaiian concepts as kokua (to help), lokahi (unity), and ohana (family), among others, and includes quotes from Barack Obama's speeches, books, and interviews that reflect and embrace these themes. Back matter includes a glossary.… (more)

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CD included which includes, not only the book, but a blessing and Hawaiian music. Collage Illustrations. Manu facts about Hawaii and quotes from Onama’s description of his youth there.

VillageProject | Dec 5, 2023 |

A colorful, appealing introduction to President Obama's birthplace. Family photographs and quotes from the president are interspersed with facts about the culture, history, geography, and language of Hawaii. (

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Author name	Role	Type of author	Work?	Status
Carolan, Terry	—	primary author	all editions	confirmed
Carolan, Joanna	—	main author	all editions	confirmed
Zunon, Elizabeth	Illustrator	secondary author	all editions	confirmed

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The Best Children's Books of the Year (Five to Nine – 2013)

Great Reads from Great Places (Hawaii – 2009)

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A celebration of President Obama's ties to Hawaii highlights the state's cultural traditions and includes photos from Barack Obama's childhood.Barack Obama is the first United States President to be born in Hawai'i, the Aloha State. A President from Hawai'i - originally distributed exclusively in that state - explores the unique history and cultural traditions of President Obama's birthplace. In addition to the well-known concept of aloha, it introduces such Hawaiian concepts as kokua (to help), lokahi (unity), and ohana (family), among others, and includes quotes from Barack Obama's speeches, books, and interviews that reflect and embrace these themes. Back matter includes a glossary.

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Looks at the life of President Barack Obama, including his childhood living in Hawaii, along with information about Hawaiian history and cultural traditions.

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