Tuesday, June 4, 2019

Learn About Hawaii with Kanani Akina and Nanea Mitchell

Meet Nanea Michell and the author of her books!

       Kanani is the ninth Girl of the Year character; she and her collection were released in 2011. Kanani is the second multiracial character, following Jess McConnell. Her father is of Japanese and Hawaiian descent, and her mother is French and German. Hailing from Kaua'i, she helps her family run a shave ice shop and is passionate about helping people by sharing the aloha spirit and protecting Hawaiian wildlife.
       The Kanani doll has medium skin, hazel eyes, and long thigh-length light brown hair. She comes with a kukui nut necklace, a pink flower in her hair, and a light-blue floral print dress.
       Nanea Mitchell is the sixteenth historical character and the 3rd BeForever exclusive. She is from Honolulu growing up in the early 1940's representing the bombings at Pearl Harbor that ushered the U.S. out of The Great Depression and into World War II. She may be the youngest in her Ohana (family), but she still wants to be useful and help. But before she can prove that she is ready for more responsibility, Japan attacks the military base in Pearl Harbor where her father works.  
Our Artifacts for Hawaii Themed Projects, Lapbooks, and Journals:
Online Research Into Hawaiian Culture:
Hawaiian Native Tongue:
Hawaiian Island Environmental Resources:
Polynesia Culture:
The Attack at Pearl Harbor:
 Kanani Akina doll Fan Videos and Collections:
Books About American Girl, Kanani Akina:
  1. Aloham Kanani
  2. Good Job Kanani 
Nanea Mitchell doll Fan Videos, Articles and Collections:
Books About American Girl, Nanea Michell:
  • Growing Up with Aloha
  • Hula for the Home Front
  • The Legend of the Shark Goddess
  • Prints in the Sand: My Journey with Nanea
  • Real Stories From My Time: Pearl Harbor
More Reading: Historical Fiction
  • Early Sunday Morning: the Pearl Harbor of Amber Billows by Barry Denenberg - diary about the Pearl Harbor Attack in 1941 from the perspective of a 12 year-old girl

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