SPECIAL EVENTS

Library Book Sale, all books and videos at reduced prices, sponsored by Friends of the Pearl City Library, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. today, Pearl City Public Library; free admission. 453-6566.

17th annual Talk Story Festival, continues with Food for Thought Tales and presentation of the Tusitala Award for Lifetime Achievement in Storytelling to Nona Beamer, 7-9:30 p.m. today, McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Beach Park; free. Also, Storytelling Workshop, 1-4 p.m. today, McCoy Pavilion; free. www.honoluluparks .com, 692-5751.

Lisa Linn Kanae shares "Sista Stories," 3:30-5 p.m. today, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i Ward Warehouse; free, a Pidgin Line-Up event. 596-8885.

Aloha Shorts, weekly radio show with readings of short stories from local authors, 5 p.m. Mondays, on Hawaii Public Radio station KIPO 89.3 with host Cedric Yamanaka. This week, Randy Otaka reads "Chan Tui" with music by Coconut Joe, "All About Love." www.hawaiipublicradio.org /alohashorts.htm.

Talk Story Radio, weekly radio show with local storytellers, 5:30 p.m. Mondays, on Hawaii Public Radio station KIPO 89.3 with host Jeff Gere. This week, Marie Solomon shares "Nightmarchers." www.talkstoryradio .com.

"Gonna Getcha — Deep Night Creepers," spooky tales presented by Alton Chung, 4:30 p.m. Monday, Kalihi-Palama Public Library; free, part of Teen Read Week. Also, 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Waikiki-Kapahulu Public Library; 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, 'Aina Haina Public Library; 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, 'Ewa Beach Public Library; 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Kapolei Public Library. Call the library for details.

Bamboo Ridge Tales, storytelling by Eric Mita and Janice Terukina, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Wahiawa Public Library; free, part of Teen Read Week. 622-6345. Also, 3 p.m. Saturday, Liliha Public Library. 587-7577.

Barnes & Noble Ala Moana Preview Night, entertainment, keiki storytime with costumed characters, 6-9 p.m. Tuesday; a portion of first-night sales will be donated to Read To Me International. Also, Grand Opening with a Hawaiian blessing, 8 a.m. Wednesday; free. 949-7307.

"Home-Fried Tales," presented by storyteller Lyn Ford, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Manoa Public Library; free, part of Teen Read Week. 988-0459.

Youth Speaks Hawaii Poetry Slam, open mike for poets ages 13-19, 3:30-5 p.m. Saturday, The ARTS at Marks Garage; slam sign-up at 3 p.m.; free. 521-2903.

Poetry Slam Workshop for Teens, ongoing Youth Speaks Hawai'i workshops in written and spoken word for students ages 13-19, working with members of the HawaiiSlam team, 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, The ARTS at Marks Garage; free. 387-9664

Six Pacific Poets Rock the Hale, Albert Wendt, Caroline Sinavaiana, Anne Kennedy, Ku'ualoha Ho'omanawanui, Brandy McDougal and Tusiata Avia read from their works, 3 p.m. Thursday, UH-Manoa, Kuykendall 410; free. 956-7700.

SIGNINGS/READINGS

Nona Beamer discusses and signs her children's book "Pua Polu: The Pretty Blue Hawaiian Flower," 11 a.m.-noon today, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Ward Warehouse. 596-8885.

David Liittschwager and Susan Middleton discuss and sign their book "Archipelago," noon today, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.

Marion Coste signs "The Hawaiian Bat — 'Ope'ape'a," 2 p.m. today, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995. Also, with the illustrator, Pearl Maxner, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Volcano Art Center, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Big Island. (808) 967-7565.

Laurie Ide signs "Seahorse Treasures," 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Bestsellers, Bishop Square. 528-2378. Also, noon-1 p.m. Saturday, Navy Exchange, Mall at Pearl Harbor. 423-3344.

Mary Philpotts McGrath, co-editor of "Hawai'i: A Sense of Place," signs her work, 12:30 p.m. Friday, Bestsellers, Bishop Square. 528-2378. Also, 1-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Macy's Ala Moana, special events room, third floor. 941-2345.

Jeff Langcaon signs "Grandpa's Magic Banyan Tree," noon-1 p.m. Saturday, Navy Exchange, Mall at Pearl Harbor. 423-3344.

Margaret Steele, author of "Wuz Da Nite Befo'," noon-1 p.m. Saturday, Navy Exchange, Mall at Pearl Harbor. 423-3344.

Carmen Geshell, author of the children's book "Muffin's Makapu'u Adventure," signs her book, with an appearance by Muffin, 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Navy Exchange, Mall at Pearl Harbor. 423-3344.

Carol Firenze discusses and signs "The Passionate Olive," 2 p.m. Saturday, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.

FOR WRITERS

Writers', Poets' and Playwrights' Group, group discussion for authors, 6 p.m. today, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.

Building Your Book Brick by Brick, Kathleen Duey talks on how to write a novel, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 3, Makiki Recreation Center; sponsored by the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators' Hawai'i chapter; $35 ($25 for members). 377-5651. Registration deadline is Oct. 28.

Bamboo Ridge Press calls for submissions to the Bamboo Ridge, Journal of Hawai'i Literature and Arts, issue #89, to be released in 2006. Submit up to 12 pages of poetry or 25 pages of double-spaced prose with SASE to Bamboo Ridge Press, P.O. Box 61781, Honolulu, HI 96839-1781. Send copies, not originals, as manuscripts cannot be returned. Deadline is Oct. 31. 626-1481.

Second annual Writing Contest, O'ahu Arts Center seeks submissions in fiction, nonfiction and poetry from Hawai'i residents; $10 fee per entry (one entry per category). Prospectus available at ez@hawaii.rr.com or 627-1079. Deadline is Nov. 15.

The Hawai'i Review, the University of Hawai'i student-run literary and fine-arts journal, calls for submissions of poetry, fiction and creative non-fiction from current graduate and undergraduate students for the spring issue. Guidelines: 956-3030, hireview @hawaii.edu. Deadline is Dec. 31.

FOR KEIKI

Exhibit of Children's Science Books, over 200 titles from some of the best book publishers, through Oct. 19, Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library. 831-6831.

Toddler Storytime, for ages 2-3, 10 a.m. Mondays, Kapolei Public Library. 693-7050.

Tiny Tales for Tiny Tots, stories, fingerplays, songs and a craft to take home, for keiki 4 and younger, 99:45 a.m. and 10:30-11:15 a.m. Tuesdays, Kalihi-Palama Public Library. 832-3466.

Keiki Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 11 a.m. Saturdays, Borders, Waikele. 676-6699.

Preschool Craft & Storytime, 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall. 737-3323.

Preschool Storytime, for ages 3-4 years, 10 a.m. Thursdays, Kapolei Public Library. 693-7050.

Saturday Storytimes, 10 a.m. Saturdays, Kapolei Public Library. 693-7050.

Keiki Storytime, 11 a.m. Saturdays, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.

Send announcements, with contact name and phone number, to Lit Beat, Island Life, The Hono-lulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Lit Beat" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.