| Indigenous Pacific Islander Eco-Literatures | | Editor:
| Jetñil-Kijiner, Kathy Kava, Leora Perez, Craig Santos | Series edited by:
| Perez, Craig Santos | Contribution by:
| Devatine, Flora Aurima Avia, Tusiata Balaz, Joe Barcinas, Lia Maria Barford, Serie Borja-Quichocho-Calvo, Kisha Brotherson, Moetai Brown-Pereira, Audrey Carpenter, Jessica Case, Emalani Colleps, Donovan Kūhiō Cruz-Smith, J. A. Dela Donaldson, Kamele Figiel, Sia Flores, Evelyn Gapelu, Ryan Tito Genin-Juni, Waej Giles, William Nuʻutupu Giyai, Aleks Goodyear-Ka'ōpua, Noelani Gorodé, Déwé Grace, Patricia Hall, Dana Naone Hattori, Mary Therese Perez Hau'ofa, Epeli Hereniko, Vilsoni Ihimaera, Witi Ingram, Takiora Iwashita-Taylor, Grace Joab, Yolanda Kahakauwila, Kristiana Kalahele, Imaikalani Kamali, Daren Kasaipwalova, John Kihleng, Emelihter Leem, Selina Neirok Guerrero, Victoria-Lola M. Leon Lowe, Arielle Taitano MacKenzie, D. Keali'i Makereti, Tina Makini, Jully Marsh, Selina Tusitala McDougall, Brandy Nālani McMullin, Dan Taulapapa Mendiola, Clarissa Meredith, Courtney Sina Mila, Karlo Molisa, Grace Mera Morales, Serena Morei, Cita Muñoz, P. C. Naholowa'a, Leiana San Agustin Niumeitolu, Fuifuilupe Niumeitolu, Loa Onedera, Peter R. Osorio, Jamaica Heolimeleikalani Pascua, Jay Baza Perez-Wendt, Mahealani Poole, Doug portillo, leilani Pule, John Puleloa, Michael Qolouvaki, Tagi Ramarui, Hermana Revilla, No'u Salas, Shaylin Nicole Siagatonu, Terisa Simmons, Serena Ngaio Sipeli, Peter Spitz, Chantal T. Storie, Monique Sullivan, Robert Taesali, Penina Ava Tafilagi-Takala, Virginie H. Taitano, Lehua M. Tamu, Leilani Teaero, Teweiariki Teaiwa, Katerina Teaiwa, Teresia Kieuea (David Teva Chan), Tevachan Thaman, Konai Helu (Travis Kaululaʻau Thompson), TravisT Trask, Haunani-Kay Tuwhare, Hone Vaka'uta, Frances C. Koya Ventura, Desiree Taimanglo Waromi, John Wasasala, Jahra Wendt, Albert Westlake, Wayne Kaumualii Williams, Danielle P. Winduo, Steven Piahana-Wong, Kiri Wood, Briar Yamashiro, Aiko Zackhras, Carlon | Translator:
| Anderson, Jean Newson, Sarita Etherington, Bonnie | Series title: | The New Oceania Literary Ser. | ISBN: | 978-0-8248-9105-3 | Publication Date: | Aug 2022 | Publisher: | University of Hawaii Press
| Book Format: | Paperback | List Price: | USD $28.99 | Book Description:
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In this anthology of contemporary eco-literature, the editors have gathered an ensemble of a hundred emerging, mid-career, and established Indigenous writers from Polynesia, Melanesia, Micronesia, and the global Pacific diaspora. This book itself is an ecological form with rhizomatic roots and blossoming branches. Within these pages, the reader will encounter a wild garden of genres, including poetry, chant, short fiction, novel excerpts, creative nonfiction, visual texts, and even... More Description In this anthology of contemporary eco-literature, the editors have gathered an ensemble of a hundred emerging, mid-career, and established Indigenous writers from Polynesia, Melanesia, Micronesia, and the global Pacific diaspora. This book itself is an ecological form with rhizomatic roots and blossoming branches. Within these pages, the reader will encounter a wild garden of genres, including poetry, chant, short fiction, novel excerpts, creative nonfiction, visual texts, and even a dramatic play--all written in multilingual offerings of English, Pacific languages, pidgin, and translation. Seven main themes emerge: "Creation Stories and Genealogies," "Ocean and Waterscapes," "Land and Islands," "Flowers, Plants, and Trees," "Animals and More-than-Human Species," "Climate Change," and "Environmental Justice." This aesthetic diversity embodies the beautiful bio-diversity of the Pacific itself. The urgent voices in this book call us to attention--to action!--at a time of great need. Pacific ecologies and the lives of Pacific Islanders are currently under existential threat due to the legacy of environmental imperialism and the ongoing impacts of climate change. While Pacific writers celebrate the beauty and cultural symbolism of the ocean, islands, trees, and flowers, they also bravely address the frightening realities of rising sea levels, animal extinction, nuclear radiation, military contamination, and pandemics. Indigenous Pacific Islander Eco-Literatures reminds us that we are not alone; we are always in relation and always ecological. Humans, other species, and nature are interrelated; land and water are central concepts of identity and genealogy; and Earth is the sacred source of all life, and thus should be treated with love and care. With this book as a trusted companion, we are inspired and empowered to reconnect with the world as we navigate towards a precarious yet hopeful future. | |