Kaui Hart Hemmings.

A biography of Kaui Hart Hemmings, the Hawaii-born author, is presented, and it mentions several of her books such as "The Descendants," "Juniors," and "House of Thieves." Hemmings' parents and her education at Colorado College are addressed, along with her childhood in Honolulu, Hawaii and the film adaptation of "The Descendants" which earned five Academy Award nominations. Hemmings' work in the tragedy and comedy fiction genres is assessed.