A Tongan artist and educator has released a book to address his concern at the future of the language. Doctor Tevita Mohenoa Puloka, who was recently appointed the Tonga Tradition Committee by its chairman King Tupou VI, wrote a bilingual book titled A Parents Dream : A Son Inspired.
Dr. Puloka described his book as being divided into three main sections. One is the story of his family and of his childhood. He refers to his father, who was a minister, and his mother and shares how his siblings and himself were brought up by his parents. The guidance of his Christian faith makes up the second part of the book and involves some of his malanga, preaching, but in Tongan. It also includes some guidelines for those who want to write or prepare sermons. Finally, the last section of the book contains many of his poetry works.