Lit Beat
SPECIAL EVENTS
The Twelve Essentials of Book Maintenance, basic techniques of book preservation and repair, taught by Rob Lucas, noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Hawaiian and Pacific Reading Room, Hawai'i State Library, King and Punchbowl; free. 586-3500.
Poetry Reading, original works by young local residents ages 12 and older, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Mililani Public Library; free. 627-7470.
Poetry Festival 2003, showcase of Hawaiian poetry in many genres, sponsored by Hawai'i Pacific University and Bamboo Ridge Press, 1-4 p.m. Saturday, HPU Hawai'i Loa campus, Kane'ohe; free. 626-1481, 544-0809.
SIGNINGS/READINGS
James B. Levine, author of "The Privilege of Parenting," signs his book 12:30-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Bestsellers, downtown Honolulu. 528-2378.
Luryier "Pop" Diamond, author and photographer of "Images of Aloha: 50 Years of the Kamehameha Schools 'Ohana," signs his book 12:30-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Na Mea Hawai'i, Fort Street Mall, 548-2665; also 1-2 p.m. Friday, Native Books & Beautiful Things, Ward Warehouse. 596-8885.
Pam Chun, author of "The Money Dragon," signs her book, now available in paperback, 12:30 p.m.-1:30 Friday, Bestsellers, downtown Honolulu. 528-2378.
Roberta Wong, author of "Hawaiian Lei in Crochet," autographs her book and demonstrates her technique, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Ben Franklin, Enchanted Lake. 261-4621; also 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Ben Franklin, Market City. 735-4211.
FOR WRITERS
The Publishing industry as a business, a publishing salon, with Cristina Salat, on how the book industry works, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Volcano Art Center, Big Island; $20. (808) 967-8222.
Honolulu Theatre for youth and kumu kahua Theatre seek stories and songs for the annual "Christmas Talk Story." Scripts that are dramatically active, written from a child's perspective,told in the first person and 350 to 700 words long are acceptable. Deadline is July 1. Call 839-9885, ext. 17, for more information.
Lee A. Tonouchi, a pidgin writer and activist, is seeking submissions for his "Da Kine Dictionary." Obtain submission forms for pidgin words at www.dakinedictionary.com or 734-7159, ext. 21.
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