Ho‘onani: Hula Warrior
Heather Gale
Based on a true story, this book follows Ho‘onani, a young person in Hawai‘i who does not see herself as only a girl or only a boy. At school, she wants to take part in a traditional kane hula chant and hopes to lead the troupe, although it is limited to boys. As others question her place in the group, Ho‘onani persists in trying to participate and lead. Her story centers on Hawaiian culture, gender identity, acceptance, and leadership.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 2 editions from 2 organizations.
