The Creativity Salon Features 11-year-old Author Kekauleleanae'ole Kawai’ae'a

May 4, 2011 - PRLog -- HONOLULU - Kekauleleanae'ole Kawai’ae'a, the 11-year-old author of "Kohala Kuamo'o: Nae'o'le's Race to Save a King" – the true story of King Kamehameha – will be the featured guest on the next episode of Neil Tepper’s “The Creativity Salon" on Friday, May 6, 2011 on O’ahu Channel 52 – an ‘Ōlelo network channel.

In this episode, titled “Follow Your Vision,” Tepper and Kekauleleanae'ole, a Kamehameha Schools Kapālama sixth-grader, will explore the experience of becoming a first-time author at such a remarkable age. The episode also features Kekauleleanae'ole’s father Aaron Kawai'ae'a, who served as the book’s illustrator, as well as his grandfather, storyteller Walter Kawai'ae'a. The discussion will delve into how this book is sharing the mo‘olelo (story) of their ancestor, Nae‘ole, with the world – and its unexpected impact in Hawaii and abroad.

Three generations of the Kawai‘ae‘a family joined together to create "Kohala Kuamo'o: Nae'o'le's Race to Save a King," which offers a unique look at key events that shaped Hawaiian history.

Published by Kamehameha Publishing, the first printing commemorated the 200-year anniversary of Kamehameha’s unification of the Hawaiian Islands under one rule in 1810. "Kohala Kuamo'o: Nae'o'le's Race to Save a King" recently won the bronze award for Best Illustrator at the 2010 Independent Publisher’s Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards, an international competition that attracted more than 800 nominations

“Follow Your Vision” airs at 8:00 p.m. H.S.T. on Friday, May 6, 2011 on O’ahu Channel 52 – an ‘Ōlelo network channel. Viewers around the world can stream or download episodes at any time from www.olelo.org. ‘Ōlelo will re-broadcast the episode at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 10, 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17, and again on Friday, June 3, at 8:00 PM and 12:20 p.m. on Tuesday June 7 (to honor King Kamehameha Day).

In each episode of “The Creativity Salon,” creativity expert Neil Tepper welcomes guests from Hawai`i and around the world, including artists, business leaders and educators, who share how they use creativity to enhance their personal and professional lives. “The Creativity Salon” responds to America’s creativity crisis with real-world examples of how to apply inspiration and innovation to everyday life for greater fulfillment and success.

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About Neil Tepper
Neil Tepper – a former creative director for The Coca-Cola Company, Universal Television and the 1996 Olympics – coaches executives, artists and other high achievers seeking a creative edge. Known as “The Creativity Doctor,” Tepper helps people harness the power of their own creativity for greater business success and deeper personal fulfillment. His new book, "Prescriptions For Living A Creative Life" offers simple, creative solutions for common problems we face in our fast-paced information-based world. In addition to being a trusted coach, Tepper is an award-winning photographer, songwriter, and columnist for The Self Improvement Blog. For more information about Tepper, visit www.neiltepper.com. "Prescriptions For Living A Creative Life" is available at Amazon and in bookstores across the country.