Imaikalani Kalahele, author of Kalahele, is a Hawaiian (Maoli) artist, poet, and philosopher. For the first time, the Nānā I Ke Kumu book series contain original artwork and poetry in Helu ʻEkolu, Volume III. This book features the bold symbols, ʻōiwi imagery, and thought-provoking poetry of Native Hawaiian artist Imaikalani Kalahele. Imaikane is the son of Rebecca Keliiolalo Kalahele, from Waiheʻe, Maui, and Dale Alton Muerlott, from Illinois; husband to Eunice; father of four; and grandfather of fifteen.