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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, May 25, 2003

Lit Beat

SPECIAL EVENTS

"Plany Planny Poets 2," with Da Legion of Super Poets vs. da forces of C.L.I.C.H.E. and poetry readings presented by Hybolics, 7 p.m. Friday, Borders, Ward Centre; free. 366-1272.

Spring Cleaning Book sale, large selection of children's books, cookbooks, videos, CDs, fiction and more, proceeds will help buy Chinese-language materials, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Liliha Public Library; most books $1 to $5. 587-7577.

SIGNINGS/READINGS

Jerome Hagen, retired Marines brigadier general and author of "War in the Pacific, 2nd edition," signs his book, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. today, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, USS Arizona Memorial Bookstore; proceeds will benefit the Arizona Memorial Museum Association. 422-5664.

Stuart Coleman, author of "Eddie Would Go," talks story and signs his book, 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Hawai'i & Pacific Section, state library; free. 586-3535.

FOR WRITERS

Aloha Performing Arts Company requests scripts for its 10th annual Original Play Festival, held Aug. 18-23 in Kealakekua, Big Island. Plays selected will be performed as stage readings with minimal rehearsal and simple presentation. Call for additional requirements: (808) 322-9924. Deadline is Friday.

"Writing Mo' Bettah together," a series of Master Workshops Online writer's workshops sponsored by Bamboo Ridge Press. The first class series, with one-on-one interaction via the Internet with instructor Nora Okja Keller, begins in early June. Workshop fee is $100. Download application form from www.bambooridge.com or call 626-1481.

Beginning to write for children, a workshop led by Elaine Masters on the basics of writing picture and chapter books and getting them published with advice on business taxes and deductions from Don Masters, sponsored by the Society of Childrens Book Writers and Illustrators, 9-11:30 a.m. June 7, 322 Aoloa St., Kailua; $15 for SCBWI members, $20 nonmembers. Call for registration information: 926-0115.

"Talk story" Breakfast, two informal sessions with award-winning authors/illustrators, sponsored by the Society of Childrens Book Writers and Illustrators, 9-11 a.m. June 20 with David Shannon, author of the "David" books and 9:30-11:30 June 28 with Allen Say, author of "The Sign Painter," and other children's books. Cost is $30 for SCBWI members, $40 nonmembers. Sign-up deadline is June 6; e-mail cowing@aloha.net.

Honolulu Theatre for youth and kumu kahua Theatre, seeks stories and songs for the annual "Christmas Talk Story." Scripts which are dramatically active, written from a child's perspective and told in the first person, and are between 350 and 700 words are acceptable. Call 839-9885, ext. 17 for more information. Deadline is July 1.

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.

READING GROUPS

Young Reader's Discussion Group, discuss plans for the summer reading program and pick up a reading journal, 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall. 737-3323.

Book to Film, discussion of "From Hell," by Eddie Campbell and Alan Moore, 7 p.m. Tuesday7, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall. 737-3323.

Contemporary Fiction, discussion of "The Eyre Affair" by Jasper Fforde, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall. 737-3323.

Home Schooling Chat, discussion of Linda Dobson's "The Ultimate Book of Homeschooling Ideas," 7 p.m. Thursday, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall. 737-3323.

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.

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

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