Hawaii's Kid's Vote "Smile" the Winner of 2016 Nene Award

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Hawaii's Kids Vote "Smile" the Winner of 2016 Nene Award

"Smile" by Raina Telgemeier, a #1 New York Times bestseller, has been chosen by the children of Hawaii as the winner of the 2016 Nene Award. The announcement was made this morning by co-emcees Austin and Matthew Chun of Maryknoll, before an audience of more than 250 invited dignitaries, students, teachers, and other guests at the 52nd Annual Nene Award Presentation Ceremony at Consolidated Ward Theaters. The Nene Honor Book Award (runner-up) is "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate.

Special guest speaker Mahealani Sims-Tulba, Miss Hawaii Junior Teen United States 2015-2016, and Founder and Creator of B.R.A.V.E. Hawaii (Be Respectful And Value Everyone), shared her experiences of being bullied and offered advice on how students can stop bullying in their schools. Sims-Tulba is also the author and illustrator of "It's Okay To Be Different."

The annual Nene Award is presented to the favorite fiction book based on a vote by the children of Hawaii in grades 4 through 6. This year, a total of 5,779 students from 70 public libraries and private and public schools statewide voted.

"Smile" is the Eisner Award-winning graphic memoir based on the author's childhood. Raina just wants to be a normal sixth grader but one night after a Girl Scouts meeting, she trips and falls, severely injuring her two front teeth. She not only has to endure a long and frustrating recovery period but must also overcome a major earthquake, boy confusion, and not-so-friendly friends.

Student contest winners of the digital media, poster, and Wonder Kahoot categories celebrating 2015 Nene Award winner "Wonder" by R.J. Palacio were honored at the ceremony:

Digital Media

6th Grade

Judges' Choice: Carys Murakami, Sara Sanchez, and Payton Oliveira of Maryknoll Kids' Choice: Azure Kaina and Damien Olds of Kaneohe Elementary

5th Grade

Judges' Choice: Graysen Oumi of Kaneohe Elementary

Kids' Choice: Kealani Yamamoto, Merynn Yamane and Sydni Yoshida of Kaneohe Elementary

4th Grade

Judges' Choice: Isabelle Panos of Maryknoll

Kids' Choice: Tanner Shum and Jesse Baker of Maryknoll.

Poster

6th Grade

Judges' Choice: Kupono Nakakura of Pearl Ridge Elementary

Judges' Choice Honorable Mention: Clara Ontai of Sacred Hearts Academy

5th Grade

Judges' Choice: Chrissy Hori of Maemae Elementary

Judges' Choice Honorable Mention: Hailey Shimazu of Mililani `Ike Elementary

4th Grade

Judges' Choice: Anna Enos of Pearl Ridge Elementary

Judges' Choice Honorable Mention: Diana Lee of Sacred Hearts Academy

Wonder Kahoot

First Place - Roman Bickson of Maryknoll

Second Place - Jesse Baker of Maryknoll

Third Place - Marie Goosby of Pearl Harbor Elementary

Perma-Bound Books will donate a copy of the 2016 award-winning titles to each participating public library and school.

The annual Nene Award is sponsored by the Hawaii State Public Library System, State Department of Education, Friends of the Library of Hawaii, Hawai'i Association of School Librarians, Hawai'i Library Association, Perma-Bound Books, Scholastic Book Fair, and The Library Corporation.

School Librarians Michellle Colte of Hale Kula Elementary and Denise Sumida of Pearl Harbor Elementary served as the 2015-2016 Nene Award Committee Co-Chairpersons.

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