Litbeat

SPECIAL EVENTS

Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday through July 13, McKinley High School cafeteria; fiction and records half price July 8, senior discounts July 9, members discount day July 10, Library card day July 11 (25 percent discount), general half-price day July 12, 50 cents day July 13.

Rainbow Pigeons with multi-colored feathers to be released by Doug Beter 3 p.m. Wednesday, Pearl City Library, 1138 Waimano Home Road; free. 453-6566.

"Stories of Children, Wise, Bold and Foolish," by librarian, Vicky Dworkin, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Liliha Public Library, 1515 Liliha St.; aimed toward ages 7-12; free. 587-7577.

FOR WRITERS

Maui Writers Conference, five days of workshops, keynote and panel presentations and more, scheduled for Aug. 29-Sept. 2, Outrigger Wailea Resort; also intensive classes at the Maui Writers Retreat, Aug. 23-28 available for an additional fee. Call for brochure: (808) 879-0061 or visit mauiwriters.com.

SIGNINGS/READINGS

Saleem Ahmed, author of forthcoming book, "Beyond Veil and Holy War," discussing whether Islam is a sexist religion, whether it promotes terrorism and why some Muslims hate America, 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Luke Auditorium, Wo Center, Punahou School, Makiki; cultural dancing to follow; free. 371-9360.