Lit Beat
SPECIAL EVENTS
Pam Chun, author of "The Money Dragon," speaks at 11:30 a.m. today at a meeting of the Organization of Chinese American Women, Hee Hing Restaurant, 449 Kapahulu Ave. $14 per person. Contact Vivian Young at 488-4947.
"SOFA TALKS: Using Storytelling to Help Young People With Loss and Grief," 1 to 2:30 p.m. today, University of Hawai'i-Manoa, Sakamaki C103. Free. Registration: 479-7645 or www.whenisnow.org.
Open-Mic and Poetry Slam, 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Coffeeline Campus Coffeehouse, 1820 University Ave. Registration 6:30 p.m. General admission $4, admission and registration for open mike $3, admission and registration for poetry slam $2. Cash prizes. Information: 676-0911.
"Chicken Skin For Kids," storytelling, 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, The Haunt, 2634 S. King St. Recommended ages: 8 to 12 years. Admission $3 for children, $5 for adults. Reservations recommended: 943-0371.
"Obake Tales of The Undead," storytelling; 8 to 9 p.m. Saturday, The Haunt, 2634 S. King St. Recommended age: adult. Admission $10. Reservations required: 943-0371.
FOR WRITERS
"Fleshing out The Skeletons in the Closet," research seminar by author Pam Chun noon to 1:15 p.m. Thursday, University of Hawai'i-Manoa, Center for Chinese Studies, Tokioka Room. Free, public welcome.
Bamboo Ridge Writers Institute, free reception and reading , 7 p.m. Friday, University of Hawai'i-Manoa Campus Center Ballroom. Panels, open-mike readings and workshops by Lee Cataluna, Victoria Kneubuhl, Chris McKinney, Ian McMillan and Lois-Ann Yamanaka, 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Saturday, UH Campus Center; registration $75, student registration $40, master workshop $50 additional, bento lunch $5. 626-1481.
SIGNINGS/READINGS
Mark and Diane Button, co-authors of "The Letter Box," signing today: noon at Borders, Ward Centre, 2 p.m. at Borders, Waikele.
Jean Watanabe Hee, author of "Hawaii's Best Mochi Recipes" and "Hawaii's Best Local Desserts" and "Hawaii's Best Local Dishes," 2 p.m. today, Borders, Ward Centre.
Kent Keith, author of "Anyway: The Paradoxical Commandments," signing 3 to 4 p.m. today, Waldenbooks, Kahala Mall.
Robert Barclay, author of "Melal," reading and signing, noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, University of Hawai'i-Manoa Bookstore. 956-4338.
Gary Dias, author of "Honolulu Cop: Reflections on a Career with HPD," 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Bestsellers, 1001 Bishop St., Pauahi Tower.
Rodney Morales, author of "When The Shark Bites," 7:30 p.m. Thursday, University of Hawai'i-Manoa, Korean Studies Auditorium.
Deborah Turrell Atkinson, author of "Primitive Secrets," 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Bestsellers, 1001 Bishop St., Pauahi Tower.
Jodi Fukumoto, author of "The Guide to Hawaiian Style Money Folds," signing and demonstration, noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, Waldenbooks, Kahala Mall.
Carmen Geshell, author of "Muffin's Makapu'u Adventure," will do signing for the children's book and accompanying music, "The Colors of a Rainbow." Muffin will appear also. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Waldenbooks, Mililani Town Center.
