SPECIAL EVENTS

Booksale, pocketbooks three for 50 cents and other items at low prices, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. today, Pearl City Public Library; sponsored by the Friends of Pearl City Library; free. 453-6566.

"Naked Words," Bridget Gray performs a selection of her poems, short stories and monologues on racism, gender stereotypes, abuse, sexuality and love, 4:30 p.m. today, The ARTS at Marks Garage; $10 general, $8 students. www.girlfesthawaii.org, 550-8457.

The 2006 Cades Awards for Literature, nominees can be poets, playwrights, novelists, essayists or others associated with the literary arts in Hawai'i. Previous winners are not eligible. Send nominations and supporting material by Jan. 31, 2007 to Cades Award, Box 11213, Honolulu, HI 96828. 263-5627.

Youth Speaks Hawai'i, free slam poetry workshops, hosted by Kealoha, TravisT, Melvin, Darron, and Lyz, 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, The ARTS at Marks Garage. 387-9664.

Youth Speaks Hawai'i, open-mike slam reserved for poets between the ages of 13-19, 3 p.m. Saturday, The ARTS at Marks Garage; free. 387-9664, www.hawaiislam.com.

BOOK SIGNING

Dean Okimoto, Joan Namkoong and Abigail Langlas offer samples of recipes from their book, "The Hawai'i Farmers Market Cookbook," and sign copies, noon-1 p.m. Sunday, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Ward Warehouse; a portion of book sale proceeds will go to the Hawai'i Farm Bureau Federation. 596-8885.

Kimberly Jackson signs "Humu's Search for a Rainbow" and "Humu: The Little Fish Who Wished Away His Colors," noon-1:30 p.m. Monday, Kona Stories Bookstore, Kona, Big Island. (808) 324-0350.

Roberta Wong signs "Hawaiian Lei in Crochet" and "Fancy Hawaiian Lei in Crochet," noon-3:00 p.m. Saturday, Kona Stories Bookstore, Kona, Big Island. (808) 324-0350.

Celine Pi'ilani Nelsen signs "No Matter What!" 2 p.m. Saturday, Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana. 949-7307.

Eddie Sherman signs "Frank, Sammy, Marlon & Me," 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Barnes & Noble, Kahala. 737-3323.

Book Launch, Partners in Development Foundation introduces "Kai the 'Opihi Gets the Point" and Tutu's Books, based on songs from the CD, "Na Mele O Tutu," 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Ward Warehouse. 596-8885.

READING GROUP

Sisters in Crime, for those who read or write mystery stories, 7 p.m. Wednesday, McCully Public Library; free.

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.

Preschool Craft & Storytime, 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Barnes & Noble, Kahala (737-3323); and Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana (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 younger 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.

Saturday Storytime, 11 a.m. Saturdays, Barnes & Noble, Kahala. 737-3323

"Winnie the Pooh Day," special storytime and crafts, 11 a.m. Saturdays, Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana. 949-7307.

Wally Amos Reads to Kids, Amos reads his children's books and gives out samples of fresh-baked cookies, 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Chip & Cookie Store, Kailua; free. 261-1811.

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