Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 23, Number 5, 1 May 2007 — Writing competition [ARTICLE]

Writing competition

In honor of Queen Lili'uokalani's birthday in September, a poetry and short-story writing competition is being organized by the Queen Lili'uokalani Children's Center. This writing competition is an addition to

the annual Hawaiian Art Exhibit and Poetry Reading presented by 'īmaikalani Kalahele, a QLCC staffer and native poet/artist. Three categories will include elementary, intennediate and high school levels. Submissions may be in 'ōlelo Hawai'i, English or pidgin. Winning entries will be published in "Nā Leo o nā Pua" and will be acknowledged at the Queen Lili'uokalani celebration on Sept. 1, the eve of her birth. The deadline for entries is lune 29. All 'ōpio are encouraged to write their thoughts and express their creativity. For an entry fonn or additional information, eall Nani or 'īmai at 847-1302, or email dkalahele@qlcc.org. Entries must include student's name, school, grade and

contact infonnation, and may be mailed to QLCC at 1300 Hālona St., Honolulu, HI 96817, attention: 'īmai Kalahele.