Lit Beat

SIGNINGS

David R. Lusk, author of "A Man of War," signs his book, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Bestsellers, Pauahi Tower. 528-2378.

FOR WRITERS

Roger Morales, novelist and an associate professor of English at UH-Manoa, speaks at a meeting of the Honolulu Chapter of the National Writers Association, 7 p.m. Aug. 4, Kapuna I, 1015 N. School St.; free. 845-9585.

Writing Mo' Bettah together, online writer's workshops sponsored by Bamboo Ridge Press. Workshop fee is $100. Download application form from www.bambooridge.com or call 626-1481.

Hybolics calls for submissions of poetry, prose, songs, artwork, comics or essays for the upcoming Gen X Local issue. Mail submissions with a self-addressed stamped envelope to Hybolics Inc., attn. Gen X Local Anthology, P.O. Box 3016, 'Aiea, HI 96701. Deadline is Aug. 31.

The Hawai'i Review, UH-Manoa's literary journal, seeks prose and poetry from Hawai'i residents, both students and nonstudents, for an upcoming issue. Maximum length is 7,000 words for prose and 500 lines for poetry. For additional requirements, call 956-3030 or e-mail hi-review@hawaii.edu. Deadline is Sept. 15.

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.

FOR KEIKI

Keiki Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 11 a.m. Saturdays, Borders, Waikele. 676-6699.

Craft and Storytime, 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall. 737-3323.

Story Time in The Garden, for ages 3 to 5, with nature craft and visit to a tree in the garden, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Friday, Foster Botanical Garden. Free. Registration: 522-7064.

Keiki Storytime, 11 a.m. Saturdays, Children's Amphitheater, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.

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