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'Hamakua Hero: A True Plantation Story' booksigning (Dec. 18)

‘Hamakua Hero: A True Plantation Story’ booksigning (Dec. 18)

MEDIA RELEASE “A Japanese storekeeper, K. Goto, was found dead this morning at 6 o’clock, hanging from a cross arm on a telephone pole about one hundred yards from the Honokaa jail. A two-inch thick rope, evidently purchased for the purpose, was used and, from all appearances, no bungling hands performed the work. The dead […]

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Author, illustrator reception at UH-Hilo (Nov. 23)

Author, illustrator reception at UH-Hilo (Nov. 23)

MEDIA RELEASE The public is invited to attend a reception for the author and illustrator of “Hamakua Hero: A True Plantation Story.” This is the true story, in manga style, of Katsu Goto who worked, lived, and died in Honokaa. Author Patsy Iwasaki, is a faculty member at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. She […]

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The Hilo Public Library will host local author Patsy Y. Iwasaki in a special presentation entitled, “A Walk with Katsu Goto: One Man’s Japanese-Hawaii Immigrant Experience” on Saturday, October 23.  This program will be held in the Library’s Children’s Room beginning at 3:30 p.m. and admission is free.

Author Patsy Iwasaki talks about her graphic novel on Katsu Goto Saturday (Oct 23)

The Hilo Public Library will host local author Patsy Y. Iwasaki in a special presentation entitled, “A Walk with Katsu Goto: One Man’s Japanese-Hawaii Immigrant Experience” on Saturday, October 23. This program will be held in the Library’s Children’s Room beginning at 3:30 p.m. and admission is free.

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Workshop on the creation of the graphic novel 'Hidden Hero'

Workshop on the creation of the graphic novel ‘Hidden Hero’

The University of Hawaii at Hilo College of Continuing Education and Community Service (UHH CCECS) is proud to present “Hidden Hero Revealed,” a unique three-week course beginning on April 6 that brings to life the Japanese-Hawaii immigrant experience as seen through the eyes of Katsu Goto. Goto is the main character of creator Patsy Iwasaki’s […]

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