Our Sacred Mountain

<p><b>From Ilima Todd and Shar Tuiasoa (<i>Punky Aloha</i>) comes a powerful picture book about the battle between the sacred and the scientific happening on Native Hawaiians' beloved space, Mauna Kea. Perfect for fans of <i>We Are Water Protectors</i>.</b></p><p>Mauna Kea stands tall on the island of Hawai'i. It is the center of origin, spirituality, and everyday life for those who call the island chain their home.<br/>The mountain is also ideal for science, the exploration of space.<br/>But when outsiders try to build a telescope so large it threatens the integrity of the natives’ home, people from all over the globe stand tall and peacefully defend that which is sacred.<br/>Inspired by the 2019 protests against the construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope, O'ahu native Ilima Todd pens a love letter to Mauna Kea and a rallying cry to the world to save it. With empowering and vibrant illustrations by Polynesian illustrator Shar Tuiasoa, <i>Our Sacred Mountain</i> centers young people as the change-makers who can protect the earth we share.</p><p><br/></p><ul><li><b>Teaches Real History</b>: A narrative nonfiction book that will teach little ones about an important moment in Hawaiian history that might otherwise be forgotten by the mainland.</li><li><b>Culturally Relevant:</b> Teaches children about other cultures, emphasizes young people as the changemakers, and includes a glossary of Hawaiian terms in the back!</li><li><b>Perfect for Earth Day</b>: Reminds us of the importance of standing up for our environment.</li></ul>