SPECIAL EVENTS

Booksale, fiction books 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.

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 Wednesday 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.

"Chinese Storytelling," Vicky Dworkin share tales and photographs from Northern China, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Kahuku Public & School Library. 293-8935.

re: Verses, presentations from Eliel Lucero, Paula Fuga, Dar'ron Cambra, Daya and hosted by Brenda Kwon and TravisT, followed by music from DJ Mr. Nick, 8 p.m. Wednesday (doors open 7 p.m.), The ARTS at Marks Garage; $5. 753-4661.

First Thursday Poetry Slam, with host Kealoha, competition begins 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Ala Moana hotel's Hawaiian Hut; $3 before and $5 after 8:30 p.m. www.hawaiislam.com, 387-9664.

"Chinese Astrology and Feng Shui in the Year of the Boar," author Alan S.F. Lum discusses what to expect globally in 2007, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Hawai'i State Library's main lobby; free. 586-3527.

BOOK SIGNING

Katherine Kama'ema'e Smith, author of "The Love Remains," talks about her work, 4 p.m. today, Molokai Ranch's Great Room; free. Also, Smith signs her book, 11:30 a.m. Friday, Borders Express, Windward Mall, Kane'ohe (235-8044); noon Saturday, Borders, Waikele (676-6699) and noon Feb. 4, Borders, Pearlridge (487-1818).

Tsukasa Matsueda signs "Issei, A Shadow Generation Rooted in Japanese Values, Planted on American Soil," 3:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i, first-floor Gallery Theater; admission is free, copies of the book may be purchased at $15.60 for JCCH members, $18.30 for nonmembers. 945-7633, www.jcch.com.

Chip Hughes, author of "Wipeout!" and "Murder on Molokai," signs his works, noon-1 p.m. Saturday, Borders, Pearlridge; 487-1818. Also, 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.

Dennis Brooks signs "Atlantis Conspiracy," 2 p.m. Saturday, Barnes & Noble, Kahala. 737-3323

Dr. Louis LaGrand signs "Love Lives On: Learning From the Extraordinary Encounters of the Bereaved," 2 p.m. Saturday, Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana. 949-7307.

FOR WRITERS

The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, Hawai'i chapter, holds its annual conference, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. March 3, Ala Moana hotel; $85 for SCBWI members, $95 for nonmembers. Deadline for registration is Feb. 23. Writers may submit manuscripts for critique by Jane O'Connor and Cheryl Zack with their registration forms no later than Saturday; critiques $30 for members, $40 for nonmembers in addition to registration fees. www.geocities.com/scbwihawaii/events.html, 728-8109.

Bamboo Ridge Press seeks poetry and prose for the Journal of Hawai'i Literature and Arts, issue 91, to be published later this year. Submit copies of your work (manuscripts cannot be returned), up to 12 pages of poetry or 25 pages of prose to: Bamboo Ridge Press, P.O. Box 61781, Honolulu, HI 96839. Deadline is Feb. 15.

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) and Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana (949-7307).

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.