Lit Beat
Advertiser Staff
SPECIAL EVENTS
Book Sale, pocketbooks 3 for 50 cents, plus other items at discounted prices offered by the Friends of Pearl City Library, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. today, Pearl City Library; free admission. 453-6566.
Borders Educator Week, meet local author, illustrator and teacher Judi Riley to talk story about the Hawaiian Islands and its endangered species, noon-1 p.m. today, Borders, Maui Marketplace, Kahului, Maui, (808) 877-6160; also, 2-3 p.m. today, Borders Express, Cannery Mall, Lahaina, Maui, (808) 667-6172; free.
18th annual Talk Story Festival, featuring Hawai'i and Mainland storytellers with tales and tunes, 5:30-8 p.m. today Ala Moana Beach Park, McCoy Pavilion auditorium; also, storytelling workshop, 1-4 p.m. today in the auditorium; free. www.honoluluparks.com.
Teen Read Week is celebrated with a series of free storytelling events at selected O'ahu and Neighbor Island libraries, Monday through Saturday. Call your local library for possible day and time.
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. www.hawaiipublicradio.org/alohashorts.htm.
Talk Story Radio, weekly radio show, hosted by Jeff Gere, 5:30 p.m. Mondays on Hawaii Public Radio station KIPO 89.3 FM, 7 p.m. Thursdays on KTUH 90.3 FM. This week, "Living Beyond the Grave," with Katy Rydell tells "Worm," Sandra MacLees tells "The Weeping Maiden," and Alton Chung tells "Jinkiniki." www.talkstoryradio.com.
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.
Gary Pak, "Researching My Novel in Korea," 3-4:40 p.m. Thursday, UH-Manoa Kuykendall 410; free. 956-3774.
Fall Common Book Events, community reading of, and seminars on, Thomas Friedman's "The World is Flat," and Barbara Ehrenreich's "Nickel and Dimed." Windward residents are encouraged to read the books and attend the public lectures beginning with "Living in a Flat World," a talk by IT analyst Peter Kay, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Windward Community College's Hale 'Akoakoa, room 101; free. 235-7340.
Book Sale, used books, CDs and videos at bargain prices, offered by The Friends of Hawai'i Kai Public Library, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Hawai'i Kai Public Library; free admission. 397-5833.
"Boris Pasternak: Personality Against the System," talk by Peter Hoffenberg in the Biography Brown-Bay series, noon-1:15 p.m. Saturday, UH-Manoa, Henke Hall 325; free. 956-3774.
BOOK SIGNINGS
Patricia Laurel signs "Only If You Can Find Me," noon-1 p.m. today, Borders, Waikele, 676-6699; also, 2-3 p.m. today, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.
Gerald Kinro signs "Inu Gami," noon today, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.
Joan Namkoong signs "The Hawai'i Farmers Market Cookbook," noon-1 p.m. today, Borders, Hilo.
Don Robinson signs "Mr. Miyataki's Marvelous Machine," "Kamehameha: The Boy Who Became a Warrior King" and "The Hawaiian Dot-to-Dot Book," 11 a.m.-noon Saturday, Barnes & Noble, Kahala. 737-3323.
Roberta Wong signs "Hawaiian Lei in Crochet" and "Fancy Hawaiian Lei in Crochet," 11 a.m.-noon Saturday; also, Kristi Petosa-Sigel signs "Magic Moon Dreams" and "A Butterfly Tale," noon-1 p.m. Saturday, Don Quijote, Kaheka. 349-8221.
FOR WRITERS
Writers', Poets' and Playwrights' Group, share your work and discuss writing, 6 p.m. today, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.
Young Minds II: How to Sell Your Children's book, workshop led by Cristina Salat sharing information on the publishing industry and how to market your work, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Volcano Art Center, Big Island; $55. (808) 967-8222.
O'ahu Arts Center seeks entries in fiction, nonfiction and poetry for its third annual writing contest for cash awards. One entry per category, $10 per entry. Prospectus: www.oahuartscenter.org, 848-7632. Deadline is Nov. 10.
2006 Kumu Kahua Theatre/UHM Theatre Department Playwriting Contest, entries must be postmarked no later than Jan. 2, 2007, to qualify. 536-4222 or www.kumukahua.org.
READING GROUPS
Coffee Talk Book Group discusses Alice Kimberly's "The Ghost and Mrs. McClure," 7 p.m. Tuesday, Barnes & Noble, Kahala. 737-3323.
Magic Tree House Book Club to discuss "Midnight on the Moon" and "Dolphins at Daybreak," 6 p.m. Thursday, Barnes & Noble, Kahala. 737-3323.
Manga Book Group, discussion of "Air Gear, Volume 1," 6 p.m. Friday, Barnes & Noble, Kahala. 737-3323.
FOR KEIKI
Tiny Tales for Tiny Tots, stories, fingerplays, songs and a craft to take home, for 4 and younger, 9-9:45 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.
Pre-School Storytime and Activities, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Waipahu Public Library; free. 675-0358.
Preschool Craft & Storytime, 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall (737-3323) and Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana Center (949-7307).
Read Me a Story, books read by volunteer storytellers, 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Keiki Reading Room in Gallery 31 (lower level of Banyan Court); for 12 and under and their parents; free for children, included with admission price of $7 for parents. 532-8700.
Keiki Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.
Pre-School Storytime, stories read aloud, sing-along songs and a simple craft, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Wahiawa Public Library. 622-6345. Also, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Liliha Public Library. 587-7577.
Saturday Storytime, 1 a.m. Saturdays, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall. 737-3323
Saturday Morning Storytime, 11 a.m. Saturdays, Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana Center. 949-7307.
Send announcements, with contact name and phone number, to Lit Beat, Island Life, The Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Lit Beat" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.
Correction: Nora Okja Keller will not be reading from her works Friday. A previous version of this calendar listing was incorrect.
